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Donaldson (hamstring) isn't starting Monday's game against the White Sox.

Donaldson was able to return to action Thursday and Friday after he was held out of the lineup for five games due to a hamstring injury last week. However, the 35-year-old is apparently still dealing with the issue, as he'll now be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Luis Arraez will start at the hot corner while Trevor Larnach takes over in left field.

Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a double, two stolen bases and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over Detroit.

The third baseman scored the game's opening run after a first-inning double. In the seventh, Ramirez was a menace on the basepaths, stealing second and third after hitting a single. Despite battling elbow soreness, Ramirez has been productive when in the lineup lately. He's gone 12-for-45 (.267) with four home runs, eight RBI, seven runs scored and three stolen bases in his last 11 games.

Paredes (hip) took live batting practice Sunday against rehabbing left-hander Matthew Boyd (triceps) at the Tigers' spring training facility in Lakeland, Fla., Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Paredes was pulled off his rehab assignment at Triple-A Toledo last week after suffering a setback in his recovery from a strained right hip, but his ability to get back on the field to take swings suggests he hasn't been shut down entirely. The Tigers may want to see Paredes resume defensive drills in the field before sending him back out on the rehab assignment.

Chapman went 2-for-5 with a two-run double and a run in a win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Chapman's third-inning two-bagger extended the Athletics' lead to 6-2 and gave him a rare taste of offensive success in the second half of the season. The Gold Glove third baseman is still hitting just .164 in 19 games since the All-Star break, and Saturday's double was only his fourth extra-base hit over that span.

Moncada went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's win over the Cubs.

Moncada has recorded hits in the first two games of the series against the Cubs, but the infielder continues to be mired on a slump that has seen him go just 5-for-42 (.119) with 16 strikeouts over his last 11 contests. Moncada is hitting .256 with a .763 OPS on the season.

Manager Aaron Boone said he expects Urshela (hamstring) to be activated from the 10-day injured list when eligible Wednesday, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.

Urshela landed on the shelf at the start of August with the hamstring issue, but he's poised to rejoin the Yankees after missing the 10-day minimum. Rougned Odor should continue seeing time at the hot corner until Urshela is activated.

Urias is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays due to upper leg soreness, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Urias was unavailable for Saturday's contest due to the injury, though he's available off the bench Sunday. Richie Martin will make his second straight start at shortstop for the Orioles.

Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Astros.

The veteran third baseman missed five games with a hamstring injury last week before returning to the lineup Thursday and Friday, but he's now sitting out for the second straight contest. There's been no announcement of a setback, but it's clear he's still nursing the injury given the consecutive absences. Luis Arraez will shift to third base Sunday while Trevor Larnach starts in left field.

Bregman (quadriceps) started at third base and went 1-for-5 with a double and a walk for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

For the second day in a row, Bregman played in the field for nine innings, which is an indication he's nearing a return to Houston. The latest plan revealed by the team was that Bregman would remain with the Skeeters through the weekend before a decision is made about his next step. The Astros are off Monday, so Bregman could conceivably return Tuesday at home against Colorado.

Urias will sit Saturday against the Rays.

Urias sits for just the third time since he was called up back in late June. He owns a .300/.364/.427 slash line in 30 games over that stretch. Jorge Mateo and Richie Martin will be the middle infielders in his absence.