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Devers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 7-6 win over the Rangers.

Devers' blast, one of five Boston hit on the night, tied the game in the fifth inning. He's recorded an RBI in each of the last three games and is now tied for the team lead with 44 RBI. Devers has primarily hit fourth or fifth since the middle of May which has been a boon to his run production, as he's knocked in 21 runs over his last 21 games.

Moncada (back) said he's hoping to return Saturday or Sunday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Moncada is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game due to a mid-back strain. While it doesn't sound like the issue will force the third baseman onto the injured list, it will keep him on the bench for at least one more game. Jose Rondon is starting at the hot corner in his stead Thursday.

Moncada (back) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.

Moncada is set to miss a second consecutive game as he continues to nurse a mid-back strain that he suffered earlier in the week. It remains to be seen whether the issue will force the third baseman onto the injured list; he's set to be further evaluated Thursday. Jose Rondon is starting at third base and hitting seventh in place of Moncada in this one.

Candelario (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Candelario has missed a week due to left shoulder inflammation. It's possible he returns to Detroit when first eligible Friday against Cleveland.

Moncada is dealing with a mid-back strain and will be re-evaluated Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Moncada isn't starting Tuesday against Washington and evidently won't be appearing off the bench either. His injury was originally referred to as upper-back tightness, so it's potentially worrisome that it's now being called a strain. A clearer picture of his return timetable should emerge Thursday. Jose Rondon would be in line for a starting role at third base should Moncada be forced to miss an extended period.

Moncada (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Moncada didn't appear to be particularly worried about the upper-back tightness that forced him to leave Monday's contest, but he'll sit for at least one game. The White Sox have an off day Wednesday, so he'll wind up getting at least two days to rest. Jose Rondon starts at third base.

Urshela went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and four RBI as the Yankees won the first game of a doubleheader against the Mets on Tuesday.

Urshela tied the game with his fifth homer, a two-run blast in the third inning, and also drove in runs on a single in the fifth and a double in the seventh. The 27-year-old has been outstanding this season, contributing a .320/.374/.479 slash line over 169 at-bats.

Moncada downplayed his upper-back injury when discussing the matter with reporters after Monday's 12-1 loss, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The Nationals only held a two-run lead when Moncada departed with the injury in the top of the seventh, so his removal wasn't a byproduct of the blowout. Nonetheless, Moncada's comments suggest the back issue is more of a day-to-day concern rather than something that will likely require a trip to the injured list. There's still a decent possibility the White Sox hold him out of Tuesday's series finale, thereby affording him two days of rest due to Wednesday's off day.

Moncada left Monday's game against Washington due to upper-back tightness. He recorded a base hit in one of his three plate appearances before departing.

Moncada will be considered day-to-day moving forward after exiting Monday's contest. Jose Rondon could see time at the hot corner until Moncada returns to health.

Moncada was removed from Monday's game against the Nationals due to an apparent back injury, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

Immediately after coming out of the game, Moncada was spotted having his back checked out by the medical staff. The extent of the issue is not yet known.