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Villar went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers.

Villar drew the start at first base in this contest, his third start in the last four games since he was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. He had gone 0-for-7 since the call-up before delivering a third-inning single and a two-run blast in the fourth. The 25-year-old infielder's had some trouble translating his success from the minors to the majors, as he's slashing just .181/.326/.319 with two homers, nine RBI, 10 runs scored, two doubles and a triple through 89 big-league plate appearances.

Andrus went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in a 3-2 win over Seattle on Monday.

Andrus was slotted in the leadoff slot for the sixth straight contest and served as a catalyst for the offense, producing two of Chicago's three extra-base hits. His two-run homer off Marco Gonzales in the third inning proved to be the winning hit in the low-scoring affair. Andrus has hit safely in nine straight games, batting .405 (15-for-37) with three homers and nine RBI over that stretch.

Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a stolen base in Monday's 7-4 win over the Dodgers.

Estrada extended his hitting streak to nine games with a fourth-inning solo shot. During that span, he's gone 11-for-30 (.367) with a homer, a double, four RBI and four runs scored. While the lack of counting stats is a downside, Estrada continues to serve as the Giants' primary second baseman and occasional shortstop and left fielder. He's slashing .264/.322/.410 with 12 homers, 17 steals, 53 RBI and 59 runs scored through 115 contests.

Rengifo went 4-for-5 with a triple, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 10-0 win over the Tigers.

Rengifo delivered an RBI single in the first inning to open the scoring. Over his last 25 games, the infielder has hit .276 (29-for-105) with six home runs, a triple, four doubles, 17 RBI and 12 runs scored. He's cemented himself in the heart of the Angels' order, often hitting fourth behind Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, which typically is a fruitful position. Rengifo is slashing .273/.304/.433 with 11 homers, 40 RBI, 35 runs scored, five stolen bases, four triples and 19 doubles through 100 contests.

Massey went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Guardians.

Massey has started to cool off at the plate, going 0-for-6 in his last two contests after a four-game hitting streak. He was still able to log his third walk in four games Monday before stealing second and scoring on a Drew Waters home run in the fifth inning. Massey is up to three steals to go with one homer, nine RBI, nine runs scored, six doubles and a triple while maintaining a .265/.354/.378 slash line through 114 plate appearances.

Hernandez agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract extension Monday that will keep him in Boston for the 2023 season, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Hernandez, who just turned 31, is having a bit of a down year while also missing time with a hip injury. However, his strong play in center field and ability to play the infield when necessary is part of what appeals to Boston. Hernandez is hitting .222/.287/.359 with six home runs, zero steals and 0.3 fWAR in 67 games on the final year of a two-year, $14 million contract.

Lux (back) will not return until Friday in San Diego, at the earliest, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

He is recovering from a cortisone injection that he had Saturday, so the Dodgers will hold him out for this three-game series and then re-evaluate him after Thursday's off day. Mookie Betts is starting at second base Monday while Trayce Thompson gets extra work in the outfield.

Brujan was spiked in Monday's game against the Red Sox but he should be OK, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

He appeared as a pinch hitter and was then spiked and exited the game after one plate appearance. It sounds like he is at-worst day-to-day, and given that Brujan is a bench player, an absence from the lineup wouldn't necessarily mean he is injured. He has yet to start a game since getting recalled on Aug. 31.

Drury was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Monday.

Drury exited Friday's game with a head injury and we now have confirmation that he suffered a concussion. He will miss the full series against Arizona to start the week and will be eligible to return this weekend against the Dodgers.

Espinal isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Espinal returned to the lineup for Monday's matinee and went 0-for-3 with a run and a walk. Cavan Biggio is taking over at the keystone and batting sixth during Game 2.