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Davis will serve as the Mets' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Davis will crack the lineup for only the second time in six games, with both of those assignments coming against left-handed starting pitchers. Luis Guillorme and Dominic Smith are on the bench Tuesday, but both appear to be higher priorities than Davis for manager Buck Showalter when it comes to filling out the final spot of the Mets' everyday lineup.

Devers is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Though shortstop Xander Bogaerts (thigh) is back in the lineup after a one-game absence, Christian Arroyo will maintain a spot on the left side of the infield while he fills in for the lefty-hitting Devers, who appears to be getting some routine maintenance with Tampa Bay bringing a lefty (Jeffrey Springs) to the hill. Devers isn't in any danger of falling into a platoon at third base, but manager Alex Cora may have viewed the lefty-on-lefty matchup as reason enough to give the 25-year-old some rest following a string of 10 consecutive starts. Devers should be back in action for Wednesday's series finale.

Toro went 2-for-3 with a run-scoring infield single, an RBI double and two walks in a win over the Padres on Monday.

Toro's busy day on the basepaths extended what has been a strong stretch at the plate for the 25-year-old, who now boasts a .333 average and .922 OPS over the 30 plate appearances he's logged in his last eight games. The 25-year-old has an impressively modest 16.0 percent strikeout rate on the campaign, but an atypically low .192 BABIP has certainly played a part in his ugly .187/.236/.338 season line. Toro has started each of the past seven contests and should have a lock on a near-everyday role while Jesse Winker serves the final five games of his suspension and while Kyle Lewis (concussion) remains on the 7-day injured list.

Senzel went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Mets.

The 27-year-old took Drew Smith deep in the seventh inning, providing the Reds with their last gasp of offense on the night and Senzel with only his second homer in 53 games. He's locked in right now though, batting .432 (16-for-37) over his last 11 games with three steals, six RBI and eight runs, and Cincinnati will continue to give him plenty of playing time as the 2016 first-round pick tries to put together his long-awaited breakout.

Kennedy went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 8-3 win over San Francisco.

Kennedy's first-inning single plated two runners and tied the game after the Giants grabbed a lead in the top of the frame. While the Diamondbacks play it safe with Ketel Marte -- he's served as the designated hitter since sustaining a hamstring injury two weeks ago -- Kennedy has become the primary second baseman, making eight consecutive starts. Since joining Arizona mid-June, Kennedy has driven in 10 runs over 14 games.

Bride (shoulder) took part in pregame sprints before Monday's game against the Blue Jays, but a return from the injured list in the minimum amount of time is still "not realistic," according to manager Mark Kotsay, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Bride hit the injured list Tuesday, and he received a cortisone injection to remove fluid from his strained shoulder a day later. The rookie would be eligible to first return July 6, but Kotsay cast significant doubt on that possibility because of the time the cortisone injection takes to have full effect. The Athletics skipper also noted a rehab assignment remains a possibility for Bride depending how his recovery continues to unfold.

Muncy is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Muncy went just 4-for-33 (.121) over his last 10 games, so he will get a chance to clear his head. Mookie Betts will start at second base Monday, and Hanser Alberto will get the nod at third.

McMahon is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

McMahon has been getting some starts against left-handers, but that will not be the case Monday, as manager Bud Black will start nine right-handed hitters against Dodgers lefty Julio Urias. Garrett Hampson will garner a start in McMahon's place.

Candelario is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Candelario went 0-for-4 in the first game of Monday's twin bill, so he will open the second contest on the bench. Harold Castro will man the hot corner in Candelario's place.

Farmer (hand) "likely won't start in the next couple days," according to Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer.

Farmer remains on the active roster for now, but he was spotted wearing a soft cast on his injured hand, and it appears he will miss more time. Matt Reynolds will likely serve as Cincinnati's top shortstop until Farmer is ready to return.