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Mendick started at second base and went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Monday's 5-1 loss to Detroit.

Mendick's started seven straight and eight of the last nine games while the White Sox covered for the loss of shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) and second baseman Nick Madrigal (shoulder). Mendick and Leury Garcia, who sustained a hand injury and left Monday's game, have been manning the middle infield. Mendick's performed well during this run, going 10-for-27 with three runs and two extra-base hits in his eight starts. However, his presence could end soon; Anderson is expected back Tuesday. Mendick's playing time will depend on how Garcia, who opened the season as the team's starter at second base, checks out in his medical evaluation.

Kemp isn't starting Monday's game against the Angels.

Kemp will sit for the third time in the past five games after going 0-for-3 with a run, one walk and two strikeouts Sunday. Chad Pinder will start at second base and bat eighth.

The Yankees optioned Estrada to their alternate training site Monday.

Estrada has now been optioned to the Yankees' alternate site for the third time in five days. The 24-year-old utility man likely won't be in line for a long-term stay on the active roster in 2020 unless the Yankees are without one of DJ LeMahieu, Gio Urshela, Gleyber Torres or Tyler Wade for an extended period.

Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Yankees.

Lowe took James Paxton deep in the seventh inning for his third home run of the season. He later came around to score the game-winning run in the ninth inning after reaching base on a fielder's choice. Lowe posted a .242/.265/.409 line against southpaws last season, yet all three of the of his home runs have come against lefties to this point in the campaign. Overall, he's hitting .275/.351/.588 across 57 plate appearances.

Biggio went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday against the Red Sox.

Biggio took Nate Eovaldi deep in the third inning for his second home run of team's series against the Red Sox. Already at four long balls on the season, Biggio has shown improved power early on by maintaining a .231 ISO. He's struggled otherwise, hitting just .192/.276/.423 through 58 plate appearances, but also has a manageable 21 percent strikeout rate.

Rengifo will start at second base and bat ninth Sunday against the Rangers.

Since shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) was placed on the 10-day injured list July 28, Rengifo has emerged as the primary beneficiary. With David Fletcher stepping in at Simmons' position, Rengifo has taken over as the Angels' main second baseman -- he'll pick up his ninth start in 10 games Sunday. Despite the steady playing time, Rengifo has yet to heat up at the plate, as he's gotten off to a 4-for-28 start to the season.

Semien went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs overall in a win over the Astros on Saturday.

A forgettable start had his season slash line sitting at .179/.207/.232 two games ago, but Semien has come alive to an extent with a 4-for-11 tally over his last pair of contests. Saturday's home run was his first of the season, particularly noteworthy considering he slugged a career-high 33 homers in 2019. The veteran shortstop still has plenty of work to do -- his 31.9 percent strikeout rate is a career high, while his 2.9 percent walk rate is his lowest since his rookie 2013 campaign -- but his current surge may be an indication that he's beginning an ascension to his career norms.

Drury is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

As expected, Drury has faded into a reserve role since Travis Shaw (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list Tuesday. He'll be out of the starting nine for a fourth straight game.

Torres went a combined 2-for-6 with a run and a walk in Saturday's doubleheader versus Tampa Bay.

Torres entered Game 1 of the twinbill in an 0-for-24 skid, but he was able to notch a hit in each of the two contests Saturday. After a strong 2019 campaign, the 23-year-old is slashing .146/.212/.208 with only one home run in 52 plate appearances this season.

The Yankees recalled Estrada from their alternate training site Sunday.

One day after optioning Estrada, the Yankees will bring him back on the active roster with the team requiring a replacement for injured outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring). While Stanton's absence creates an everyday opening at designated hitter, Estrada isn't expected to be viewed as a solution there. Instead, the 24-year-old will fill a utility infield role while he's up with the club.