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Moncada went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer and two runs in a 10-5 loss to the Rays on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old went a bit cold over the weekend, going 1-for-14 in the three games prior to Tuesday, but it's nice to see the youngster avoid a prolonged slump. He's had a strong start, hitting .326 with a .628 slugging percentage and 13 RBI this season. He also has three homers and 11 runs in 10 games.

Devers will start at third base and hit sixth Tuesday against the Blue Jays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Devers has previously batted sixth on two occasions this season, but both came against left-handed starting pitchers. Righty Matt Shoemaker is on the mound for Toronto in Boston's home opener, so Devers' drop in the lineup looks to be a byproduct of his early struggles rather than for matchup-related reasons. Devers may need to rebound from his 9-for-40 start to the campaign before reclaiming the spot in three hole he had previously occupied on a regular basis.

Moncada went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Rays.

Moncada's in a bit of slide after a productive start. He's 1-for-14 with five strikeouts over the last three games. It's nothing to be too concerned with unless the slide grows longer and becomes a full-fledged slump. Moncada's taken a more aggressive approach this season, swinging earlier in counts; his swing percentage is up to 46 percent, five points higher than in 2018.

The Rangers recalled Wisdom from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.

He'll be available off the bench in the Rangers' series finale against the Angels after assuming the active roster spot of Ronald Guzman (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Guzman's absence for at least the next week and a half creates an opening at first base, but it's unclear if Wisdom will get a legitimate look in a starting role or if he'll merely function as corner-infield depth during his time with the big club. Logan Forsythe will get the first crack at replacing Guzman in Sunday's contest, and outfielder Joey Gallo could be a solution at the position, too.

Ramirez went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and two stolen bases in a 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday.

The electric third baseman is off to a slow start in every category except stolen bases. In the last two games, he has posted three steals, giving him the team lead. Saturday was also Ramirez's second two-hit game of the year. In addition to the three steals, he is 5-for-27 (.185) with two doubles, one RBI and five runs through eight games this season.

Urshela was called up to the Yankees and signed to a major-league contract Saturday.

Thairo Estrada was sent back down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move, as Urshela will now head to the big club with shortstop Troy Tulowitzski (calf) on the injured list. The 27-year-old has a .225/.274/.315 slash line over 466 career at-bats at the big-league level with the Indians and Blue Jays, and he posted a .321/.345/.679 line for the Yankees over 28 at-bats in spring training.

Chapman (wrist) went 1-for-4 in a loss to the Astros on Friday.

After a one-game absence, Chapman was back at the hot corner and hitting second. The 25-year-old has been impressing with both the bat and glove thus far this season, as he's now reached safely in nine of the first 10 games he's suited up for.

Ramirez (foot) is hitting second Saturday against the Blue Jays, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

He suffered a foot contusion Thursday and sat Friday but is ready to get back at it against lefty Thomas Pannone.

Moncada went 2-for-4 with a double and four RBI in Friday's win over the Mariners.

Moncada plated a pair of runs in the first inning on a double to center and drove home two more in the seventh on a single to give his team a 9-8 lead. Following an impressive performance in the series opener, the 23-year-old third baseman is now 11-for-24 with two homers, 10 RBI and nine runs scored through six contests in 2019.

Chapman (wrist) is back in the lineup Friday against the Astros.

Chapman was on the bench for Thursday's game against Boston due to a sore wrist, but he was able to appear as a late-game defensive replacement. He'll bat second and play third base Friday.