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Diaz will start at second base and will bat eighth in Monday's game against the Phillies, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Since opting back in for the 2020 season and being reinstated from the Marlins' restricted list Sept. 10, Diaz has picked up four starts in seven games. Though Miguel Rojas and Jazz Chisholm look to be the Marlins' primary starters in the middle infield, manager Don Mattingly will continue to get creative to at least find part-time work for Diaz, who has gone 4-for-21 at the dish so far this season.

Albies went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Sunday's win over the Nationals.

His sixth-inning blast off Max Scherzer proved to be the game-winning hit in an 8-4 victory. Albies has been on fire since coming off the IL, hitting .364 (8-for-22) with a double, two homers, three steals, five RBI and seven runs over his last five games.

Rosario could be moved to center field in 2021, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

The Mets briefly considered moving Rosario to the outfield last year, but the idea could get a more serious look this offseason with Andres Gimenez making a strong case, both offensively and defensively, that he's a better -- or at least a more reliable -- option at shortstop. Rosario is still only 24, so the team isn't going to give up on him just yet, but his future looks a lot more uncertain than it did during his strong second half in 2019.

Merrifield went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and one run scored Sunday against the Pirates.

Merrifield had a strong day atop the Royals order, reaching base in all but one plate appearance. He's now delivered five multi-hit performances in his last six starts, smacking two homers, driving in seven and scoring seven runs in the process. Overall, he's had a strong campaign, hitting .273/.327/.464 across 211 plate appearances.

McNeil left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays with gastrointestinal discomfort, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McNeil was replaced defensively in the bottom of the fourth inning as a result of the issue. The Mets have a day off Monday, and it's unclear whether he'll be ready to return to action Tuesday.

Lux is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Lux will return to the bench after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts while serving as the designated hitter Saturday. Chris Taylor receives the start at second base for Los Angeles in the series finale.

Gimenez is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Gimenez is riding a seven-game hit streak and is 10-for-27 during that stretch, but he finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Amed Rosario starts at shortstop Sunday for the Mets.

Rengifo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

With David Fletcher (ankle) returning from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Rengifo will head to the bench for a second straight game. He'll remain the Angels' top reserve in the middle infield, but he won't be in store for regular action over the final two weeks of the regular season unless Fletcher or Andrelton Simmons miss time.

Biggio is getting his first big-league start at third base while leading off Sunday against the Mets.

He has played all three outfield spots this season in addition to second base and now third base. Travis Shaw is taking a seat in this one, and it's possible Biggio will get some more starts at third with Jonathan Villar starting at second base going forward.

Lowe is not in Sunday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Manager Kevin Cash said it is just a routine day off for Lowe. Hunter Renfroe will start in right field and bat fifth with lefty Martin Perez on the mound for Boston.