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Albies has been diagnosed with a fractured left foot after leaving Monday's game against the Nationals.

It's too early to know when Albies could be back in action, but he will undoubtedly require a trip to the injured list. Look for Orlando Arcia to step in at second base with Albies out of commission for the foreseeable future.

Albies was removed from Monday's game against Washington after suffering an undisclosed injury, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Albies fell down after hitting a grounder to shortstop and was unable to run down the line, but he did walk to the dugout under his own power. The nature of his injury is not yet clear.

India (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

It was initially reported that India would return from the injured list Tuesday, but the Reds made the move Monday night after he was able to go through pregame warmups without any issues. India is not listed in Monday's starting nine, but he would likely be available to pinch hit if called upon, and he figures to return to the lineup Tuesday for the second game of the series.

India (hamstring) is back with the team and is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game against Arizona, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

India has been out on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville for the past week, and it appears he's nearing activation. He hasn't sniffed the field since April 30 due to a right hamstring injury, but he should return as Cincinnati's everyday second baseman once he's officially cleared.

Polanco isn't starting Monday against the Mariners after dealing with back soreness Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Polanco went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's loss to the Rays. He's out of the lineup for the first time since May 26 during Monday's series opener against Seattle, and his absence is apparently due to an injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

Donovan will start at third base and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Pirates.

The recent returns of Tyler O'Neill and Dylan Carlson from the injured list leave Donovan without an everyday job in the outfield, but the 25-year-old has been able to maintain steady playing time while moving into more of a super-utility role. With Nolan Arenado handling designated-hitter duties Monday, Donovan will fill in at third base for what will be his fifth start in the last six games.

Polanco isn't starting Monday against Seattle.

Polanco will get a rare day off after he went 5-for-16 with a double, three runs, two RBI, four walks and four strikeouts over the last five games. Luis Arraez is shifting to the keystone while Jose Miranda starts at first base.

Frazier went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Red Sox on Sunday.

The veteran outfielder was one of the few Mariners to get into scoring position Sunday in what was ultimately a shutout loss. The steal was Frazier's second of the season after he posted a career-high 10 in 2021, but he's enduring a miserable June thus far with a .105 average (4-for-38) through 11 games.

Biggio will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Orioles.

Biggio will stay in the lineup for a fifth straight game after going 5-for-14 with two doubles, three walks, two runs and one RBI across the previous four contests. His increased playing time has coincided with Matt Chapman (wrist) missing three consecutive contests, so Biggio could be pushed into more of a utility role if Chapman is able to avoid a trip to the injured list.

Acuna owns a .299/.408/.598 slash line with seven homers, 10 steals and a 15:29 BB:K through 24 games for High-A Hickory this season.

He's been a man on a mission ever since returning from a hamstring injury he suffered in the season opener. The strikeout rate is a bit high at 28.2 percent, but Acuna's 14.6 percent walk rate makes the whiffs much more palatable -- as do his emerging power and above-average speed. Acuna has all the tools to be a rock-solid starting shortstop (and potential All-Star) in the big leagues, though it'll very likely take him another couple years to arrive.