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LeMahieu went 2-for-5 with a run scored Sunday in the Yankees' 10-3 win over the White Sox.

LeMahieu has compiled seven multi-hit games thus far in June, racking up eight runs and nine RBI across 14 starts. Though the Yankees have bolstered their offense with the acquisition of Edwin Encarnacion and will soon get star outfielders Giancarlo Stanton (shoulder) and Aaron Judge (oblique) back from the injured list, LeMahieu's role as the team's everyday leadoff man looks fairly secure.

Manager David Bell said after Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rangers that Senzel (eye) was available off the bench, the Associated Press reports.

The Reds already pushed their lead to eight runs after five innings, so there wasn't a pressing need for the team to turn to Senzel as a late-inning pinch hitter in a non-competitive game. In any event, Bell's comments verify that the laceration Senzel suffered above his left eyelid Saturday is merely a day-to-day concern. Senzel should have a good chance at rejoining the lineup for the team's first game of the week Monday against the Astros.

Vargas went 3-for-5 with a run and an RBI in Sunday's 15-5 loss to the Nationals.

Vargas wrapped up the weekend series with multi-hit efforts in back-to-back games, a development that could help him reclaim a regular role in the Arizona lineup. He's effectively been vying for one spot in the everyday lineup with Jarrod Dyson, with Ketel Marte typically bouncing between second base and the outfield depending on whether Dyson or Vargas receives a start.

McMahon went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI and three runs Sunday in the Rockies' 14-13 loss to the Padres.

McMahon was one of several Rockies to post gaudy box-score numbers during a series in which the two clubs combined to tally 92 runs, a modern-era record for a four-game set. He started in each of those contests, going 9-for-19 with four RBI and three runs. With Garrett Hampson now back in the minors, the Rockies are without a true righty-hitting backup at second base, so McMahon looks like he'll be a full-time regular in the lineup for the time being rather than a large-side platoon player.

Donaldson went 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run in Sunday's rout of the Phillies.

He's now homered in three straight games and four of the last six. Donaldson has boosted his slash line to .252/.360/.471 with the hot streak, and if the 33-year-old can stay healthy he could be headed for a big summer.

Rendon went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's rout of the Diamondbacks.

The long ball was his 16th of the year and fifth in the last seven games. Rendon is slashing .340/.400/.698 so far in June as he marches toward a career-best season and a big payday in free agency.

Newman went 3-for-5 with a stolen base in a 5-4 victory against the Marlins on Sunday.

The 25-year-old is flourishing in the leadoff spot. He's currently on a seven-game hitting streak; during that stretch, his average has risen 20 points, and he's swiped three bags. Newman isn't hitting for much power, but he can supply average and the occasional stolen base to owners as long as he remains in the leadoff spot. Newman is batting .315 with 12 extra-base hits, 19 RBI, 15 runs and four stolen bases in 149 at-bats this season.

Moncada (back) should be ready to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Moncada was forced to leave Sunday's matchup with the Yankees due to upper-back tightness, the second time he's had to leave a game in the last week. Luckily, the White Sox benefit from an off day Monday, and skipper Rick Renteria expects his starting third basemen to rejoin the starting nine for the series opener.

Moncada was removed from Sunday's game against the Yankees with upper-back tightness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Moncada was held out for the previous four games after suffering the back strain Monday, and he was unable to make it through Sunday's game after being re-inserted into the lineup. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, but a trip to the injured list seems possible given he's been battling the back issue for most of the week.

Moncada (back) will start at third base and bat sixth Sunday against the Yankees.

Moncada had been sidelined for the previous four games with a strained back but made enough progress in his recovery over the past few days to avoid a trip to the injured list. The White Sox's decision to deploy Moncada in the field rather than at designated hitter suggests the team is comfortable with where he's at on the health front, so fantasy managers who were anxiously awaiting his return to the lineup shouldn't hesitate to activate him.