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  • Matt Reynolds 3B | CIN

    Reds' Matt Reynolds: Sitting out Monday

    Reynolds is not in the starting lineup for Monday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

    Reynolds will take a seat after starting six straight games, going 7-for-20 with a solo home run, two runs and a stolen base in those contests. Alejo Lopez is starting at second base and batting eighth in Monday's series opener.

  • Mike Moustakas 3B | CHW

    Reds' Mike Moustakas: Placed on IL

    The Reds placed Moustakas on the injured list Monday without a designation, implying that his absence is COVID-19-related.

    It's unclear whether Moustakas tested positive for the virus or was placed on the IL as a precaution, but he'll be unable to join the Reds until he's deemed asymptomatic. TJ Friedl was recalled from Triple-A Louisville to fill Moustakas' spot on the roster.

  • Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN

    Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Taking over as leadoff hitter

    Hayes went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

    Hayes has led off for the Pirates against lefties all season, and he's hit atop the order in four consecutive games against righties. It's been a small sample, but he's excelled in the role to this point by going 4-for-16 with four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base. The power production still hasn't been there for Hayes, but he's maintained a .289 batting average and swiped seven bases across 206 plate appearances for the season.

  • Orioles' Gunnar Henderson: Climbs to Triple-A

    The Orioles promoted Henderson from Double-A Bowie to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

    He'll be joined in Norfolk by fellow infield prospect Jordan Westburg, who also received a promotion from Bowie on Monday. The 20-year-old Henderson was slashing .312/.452/.573 with eight home runs and 12 stolen bases in 208 plate appearances at Bowie this season.

  • Isaac Paredes 3B | HOU

    Rays' Isaac Paredes: Slugs fourth homer

    Paredes went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday against the White Sox.

    Paredes led off the fifth frame with his fourth home run of the season. He's hit just .161 across his last 10 games, yet has slugged .419 while also collecting six RBI and four runs scored. Paredes figures to maintain increased playing time due to the absences of Wander Franco (quadriceps) and Brandon Lowe (back), but he will also compete with Vidal Brujan and Taylor Walls to be in the lineup.

  • Taylor Walls SS | TB

    Rays' Taylor Walls: One knock in return

    Walls went 1-for-4 on Sunday against the White Sox.

    Walls returned from a three-game absence that was caused by a calf issue and hit ninth while starting at shortstop. With Wander Franco (quadriceps) and Brandon Lowe (back) sidelined, Walls should continue to get considerable playing time. However, he'll need to hit better to hold off Isaac Paredes, as Walls has hit just .087 with one RBI and three runs scored across his last 15 games.

  • Jake Burger 1B | TEX

    White Sox's Jake Burger: Displays more power

    Burger went 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Rays.

    Burger entered the starting lineup in place of Yoan Moncada, who was out for rest. Burger took advantage and drove in both his runs in the first frame on a ground rule double. He has delivered four extra-base hits in his last four starts and is seemingly challenging Gavin Sheets for playing time as designated hitter.

  • Tigers' Jeimer Candelario: May be headed to IL

    The Tigers will make a determination about whether Candelario (shoulder) needs to be placed on the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

    Manager A.J. Hinch said Candelario felt his shoulder shift when he dove and hit the ground before exiting Sunday's game. Hinch added that he doesn't want to play with a limited roster, so it sounds like an IL stint for Candelario is likely, although he will get a "battery of tests" before then, according to Hinch. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, that decision may not be made until Tuesday, as the Tigers are off Monday.

  • Nick Senzel 3B | LAD

    Reds' Nick Senzel: Swipes first bag

    Senzel went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 5-4 loss Sunday against Washington.

    Senzel led off the bottom of the first with a single and later stole second and scored. The center fielder has gotten off to a great start in June, hitting safely in all five games while going 7-for-23 with four runs scored. It was the first time in three attempts that the 26-year-old successfully swiped a bag. Senzel continues to display little power at the big-league level with just four extra-base hits in 117 plate appearances this season.

  • Matt Chapman 3B | SF

    Blue Jays' Matt Chapman: Knocks seventh home run

    Chapman went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-6 loss to Minnesota.

    Chapman hammered a solo shot in the seventh inning and scored a second run on Santiago Espinal's homer in the ninth. His 415-foot blast ended a 15-game homerless drought; he hit .245 with just four RBI during that span. On the year, Chapman is now slashing .215/.307/.373 with 14 extra-base hits through 52 contests.

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