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  • Josh Rojas 3B | KC

    Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas: Takes seat Monday

    Rojas isn't in Arizona's lineup Monday against the Dodgers.

    The lefty-hitting Rojas will take a seat Monday with lefty-throwing Tyler Anderson on the bump for Los Angeles. Emmanuel Rivera will take over third base in his absence and bat fifth in the order.

  • Luis Guillorme 3B | HOU

    Mets' Luis Guillorme: Rejoins active roster

    The Mets reinstated Guillorme (groin) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

    Guillorme had been on the IL with a strained groin since Aug. 15. Having hit .283/.355/.357 and provided solid defense around the infield this season, the 27-year-old should get plenty of playing time for the remainder of the season, especially while Starling Marte (finger) is out of the lineup.

  • Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC

    Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Not in Monday's lineup

    Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Monday against the Mets.

    Hoerner was removed from Sunday's game against the Giants due to right triceps soreness and will be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Christopher Morel will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

  • Reds' Jonathan India: Takes seat after five-strikeout day

    India is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

    India is still locked in as an everyday player for the Reds, but he'll get a day to clear his head after he went 0-for-5 with five strikeouts in Sunday's 7-6 loss to Milwaukee. Alejo Lopez, who reached base in all four of his plate appearances while producing two extra-base hits in that same game Sunday, will check in at second base in place of India in Monday's series opener.

  • Thairo Estrada 2B | BAL

    Giants' Thairo Estrada: Homers, swipes bag

    Estrada went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a stolen base, and he was caught stealing in a 4-2 win against the Cubs on Sunday.

    Estrada stole second after reaching on a fielder's choice in the second inning, singled home a run and was caught stealing in the fourth and connected on a go-ahead solo shot in the seventh. The successful performance snapped a three-game hitless stretch for the 26-year-old, who's slashing .259/.317/.406 with 13 home runs, 61 runs, 55 RBI and 18 stolen bases across 121 games.

  • Nico Hoerner 2B | CHC

    Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Exits with triceps injury

    Hoerner was removed from Sunday's game against the Giants in the top of the sixth inning due to right triceps tightness, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Hoerner went 2-for-2 with a double to begin Sunday's matchup, but he was replaced defensively to begin the sixth inning. It's not yet clear whether the 25-year-old will be available for Monday's series opener against the Mets.

  • Jeff McNeil 2B | ATH

    Mets' Jeff McNeil: Steals fourth base

    McNeil went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, an RBI, a walk and a stolen base in a 9-3 win Sunday in Miami.

    McNeil singled, stole second base and scored in the second and drove in a run in the third with another single. It was his fourth stolen base in as many attempts this year. In his last 19 contests, he has put nearly every ball in play, walking just four times and striking out only three times in 78 plate appearances. He continues to get on base regularly and is hitting .390/.417/.558 since July 30.

  • Padres' Brandon Drury: Likely out until at least Thursday

    Drury (concussion) is expected to be sidelined until at least Thursday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Manager Bob Melvin recently expressed optimism that Drury would be able to return as early as Tuesday against the Mariners, but he'll likely remain out for at least a few more days as he continues to recover from a concussion. The 30-year-old has been on the injured list since Sept. 5, and it's not yet clear whether he'll have a brief rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Padres.

  • Gavin Lux SS | TB

    Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Likely out until next weekend

    Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Lux (back) will take live at-bats at the Dodgers' spring training facility in Arizona over the next few days before potentially rejoining the lineup at some point during next weekend's series in San Francisco, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

    Even though Lux hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 1 due to his lingering back issue, the Dodgers seemingly have no inclination to move him to the 10-day injured list. Despite having not played in more than a week, Lux at least seems to be progressing well from the cortisone injection he recently received to alleviate pain in his back. He took part in pregame drills Saturday and will continue to ramp up at the team's facility in Arizona while the Dodgers are nearby at Chase Field for their upcoming three-game set with the Diamondbacks at Chase Field that begins Monday. Lux doesn't sound like he'll be available off the bench in Arizona, but he should be ready to go by next weekend if he avoids any setbacks during the ramp-up process.

  • Gavin Lux SS | TB

    Dodgers' Gavin Lux: Remains out Sunday

    Lux (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game in San Diego.

    The Dodgers continue to delay Lux's return to the lineup, and if not for the roster expanding to 28 men in September, he might have already landed on the injured list. Lux will remain out of the starting nine for the ninth consecutive contest, but after taking part in pregame drills Saturday, he looks like he could draw back into the lineup at some point during the Dodgers' three-game series in Arizona that begins Monday. Chris Taylor will replace Lux at the keystone once again Sunday.

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