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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.

Urias is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

Urias started the past eight games but will take a seat Sunday after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts through the first two games of the series. Eric Sogard will start at third base and bat eighth in the series finale.

Torres is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.

He has been swinging a hot bat, going 6-for-13 with one home run and two doubles over his last four games. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop and bat ninth in his stead.

Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Pirates.

The 31-year-old continues to rock from the top of the Royals' batting order. Merrifield has four multi-hit performances in his last five games, going yard twice during that stretch, and on the season he's slashing .267/.316/.461 with nine homers, seven steals, 27 RBI and 28 runs in 47 games.