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Devers went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Rays.

Devers walked off the field Tuesday with a .332 batting average, tying him for the AL lead with the Yankees' DJ LeMahieu. The 22-year-old third baseman is enjoying a breakout campaign and shows no signs of letting up. Since the beginning of May, Devers is slashing .344/.383/.647 over 75 games.

Moncada exited Tuesday's game against the Mets with right hamstring tightness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Moncada was able to leave the field under his own power and should be considered day-to-day. According to Van Schouwen, the 24-year-old was receiving attention from the athletic trainer prior to batting practice, so it looks as though he attempted to play through the issue. Ryan Goins has taken over at third base for the White Sox.

Candelario is not starting Tuesday against the Angels.

Candelario has gone 3-for-26 at the plate over his last seven games. Harold Castro starts at the hot corner in his absence.

LeMahieu is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

LeMahieu hasn't played since Friday while dealing with a low-grade groin strain. He's been considered day-to-day, but the fact that he's still not ready to go following Monday's scheduled off day is at least mildly concerning. LeMahieu himself doesn't appear to be particularly worried, however, as he expects to be back in action Wednesday, per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Gio Urshela starts at third base in his absence.

Duffy, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk in a win over the Blue Jays on Sunday, is 6-for-21 with two doubles, two RBI and two walks over his first five games since making his season debut July 23.

The oft-injured veteran has been thrust right into an everyday opportunity at third base with Yandy Diaz (foot) on the injured list. That he's been able to display solid timing at the plate after such a delayed season debut is certainly encouraging, and Duffy is making a strong early case to force manager Kevin Cash's hand to continue affording him steady playing time even when Diaz returns to health.

Devers went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two runs Saturday in the Red Sox's 9-5 win over the Yankees.

Devers has been a menace for the Yankees' pitching staff through the first three games of the series, totaling eight hits -- including five doubles and a home run -- over 15 at-bats. Boston's newly christened No. 2 hitter will stick in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale.

LeMahieu (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday night's game against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

LeMahieu is nursing a low-grade groin strain and believed he could play through the injury Sunday, but it's no real surprise to see the Yankees take a more cautious approach. The veteran infielder will now have two extra days to recover thanks to Monday's scheduled off day, and he hopes to be ready to roll by that time, per Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record. Gio Urshela receives another start at the hot corner in his place.

Peterson will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Angels, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

Peterson will make his third consecutive start, including his second in a row at the hot corner. The Orioles' decision to demote Rio Ruiz to Triple-A Norfolk opens up some playing time for Peterson, but if the 29-year-old's previous record at the major-league level is any indication, he'll likely fail to take advantage. Over 1,537 career plate appearances, Peterson owns a .229/.318/.329 line (77 wRC+).

Bregman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Since the Astros are wrapping up their series in St. Louis with a day game and have one fewer lineup spot than usual with no designated hitter available, manager AJ Hinch decided it was an optimal time to extend Bregman a breather. Aledmys Diaz will fill in at third base while Bregman bows out of the starting nine for the first time since July 12.

Duffy will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays haven't hesitated to usher Duffy back into the mix after he returned from the 60-day injured list Tuesday. He'll make his fifth consecutive start Sunday and looks poised to serve as the Rays' primary third baseman until Yandy Diaz (foot) makes it back from the IL.