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Bae went 1-for-4 with two RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base in Monday's 14-3 win over the Rockies.

The Pirates scored six runs in the second inning of a blowout win, and Bae contributed to the rally with a bunt single that drove in one. He then proceeded to steal third base to tally his fifth stolen bag of the season. Though Pittsburgh shifts its lineup considerably when a lefty is on the mound, Bae has been a consistence presence in the batting order regardless of handedness and has an everyday role on the team. Through 55 plate appearances, he has chipped in 10 runs scored and eight RBI despite hitting just .220/.278/.380.

Dubon went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Monday against the Blue Jays.

Dubon led off the bottom half of the first inning with a single, and he ultimately came around to score as the Astros put up seven runs in the frame. He hit atop the order for the third consecutive game, though that's likely to be a short-term role only so long as Chas McCormick (eye) is sidelined. On the other hand, Dubon has started eight consecutive contests at second base and appears to be the preferred option at the position in Jose Altuve's (thumb) absence. Dubon has taken advantage of his opportunity early on by reaching base at a .357 clip and scoring 10 runs across 56 plate appearances.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals.

Marte delivered Josh Rojas, who had doubled to lead off the game, then gave the Diamondbacks a 2-1 lead in the seventh with his second homer of the season. His bat came around during the second full week of baseball, as Marte has batted .296 (8-for-29) with four extra-base hits over the last seven games.

Turang went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-2 win against Seattle.

Turang began the game on the bench with lefty Chris Flexen on the mound for Seattle, but the rookie got a chance to hit for Owen Miller in the seventh inning. Turang came through with a solo homer for his second career long ball. He's holding his own in the majors thus far as the Brewers' primary second baseman, slashing .283/.340/.435 with seven runs, six RBI and three steals over 16 games.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with an RBI, three runs scored, a stolen base and a walk in Monday's 10-1 win over Oakland.

Hoerner singled in a run and scored during the Cubs' four-run sixth inning. He crossed home three times in the big win, bringing him to 16 runs scored with an MLB-leading nine steals through 15 games. Hoerner posted his eighth multi-hit game and improved his slash line to .338/.394/.385.

Mathias went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and one RBI in Monday's 14-3 win over the Rockies.

Mathias was in a 1-for-15 skid to begin his Pirates career before knocking four singles Monday. He's made six appearances - all at second base - since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on April 10. The 28-year-old is now hitting .250 at the MLB level this season.

Turang is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Turang will take a seat on the bench to begin the series in Seattle after going 1-for-4 against the Padres on Sunday. Owen Miller will handle second base duties against Chris Flexen and the Mariners while hitting eighth.

The Mariners placed Haggerty on the 7-day concussion injured list Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Haggerty crashed on his head while diving for a ball during Friday's game against the Rockies and hasn't been in the lineup since. Marco Gonzales will take his place on the roster after being reinstated from the paternity list.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after Monday's 5-4 loss to the Angels that Arroyo dealt with lower-body cramping during the contest and is being evaluated, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

With the benefit of a lengthy rain delay, Arroyo was able to stay in the game and finished the day with an 0-for-3 showing in three at-bats before being lifted for a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth. The 27-year-old has struggled to a .160 average over his first 50 at-bats of the 2023 season.

Espinal is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

Espinal had started in four of the past five games, but playing time could be harder to come by in the future while Toronto has all of its key position players at full strength. Moreover, Espinal hasn't helped his case for continuing to earn more work in the infield over the likes of Whit Merrifield and Cavan Biggio by getting off to a miserable start to the season at the plate. Through 33 plate appearances this season, the 2022 All-Star is slashing .065/.121/.065.