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Escobar is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the A's, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

He will sit for the second time in eight games since his return from a groin injury, as Eduardo Nunez takes over at shortstop. Escobar should continue to play regularly for Minnesota, but he's still without a home run through 34 games after launching 12 homers in 127 games a year ago.

Segura went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI Tuesday against Houston.

The leadoff man only recorded one hit, but he made it count as it was a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning. Segura has recorded hits in three straight games, and his average remains above the .300 mark even though he's hit only .186 over the past 10 games. As long as he makes contact, he will be fine.

Duffy (wrist) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves.

Duffy was removed from Monday's game after taking a pitch off the wrist. While X-rays returned negative, Duffy will sit out Tuesday while dealing with residual soreness and swelling, and he should continue to be considered day-to-day. Conor Gillaspie will get the nod at third base Tuesday.

Suarez went 2-for-5 with a single and homer Monday against the Rockies, the homer being his first since May 18.

It's a testament to how well he hit in April that he's still slugging .408 despite a lengthy slump. He still struck out two more times Monday, giving him a disturbing 53 strikeouts in 184 at-bats.

The Phillies will have to activate Asche (oblique) from the disabled list by Thursday, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.

Asche, who homered for the second straight game Monday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, will have reached the maximum duration for a rehab assignment Thursday. He missed all of spring training and the first two months of the regular season with an oblique injury. He will enter the mix for playing time in left field once he comes off the disabled list.

Plouffe (knee) entered Monday's loss to Oakland as a pinch runner and later fouled out in his only at-bat.

Plouffe had missed three games with a sprained MCL, but it didn't appear to be an issue when he ran the bases or played third base. He's expected to return to the starting lineup Tuesday.

X-rays on Duffy's left hand/wrist came back negative, and the infielder is day-to-day, Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Duffy had to leave Monday's game after getting hit with a pitch, and the Giants wasted no time sending him for further evaluation. The outcome was really the best-case scenario for San Francisco, as no serious damage was revealed, and the third baseman was diagnosed with a contusion. He may still need to rest a game or two while he gets his grip strength back, but an extended absence doesn't appear to be in play.

Duffy will get an X-ray on his left wrist, Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Duffy had to be removed from Monday's game in the sixth inning after being struck in the hand/wrist area with a pitch, and the team will waste no time getting a diagnosis. Look for an update from the Giants as soon as the results are made available.

Duffy was removed from Monday's game after he was hit in the left hand/wrist with a pitch, Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Duffy stayed in the game to run the bases, but was replaced by Kelby Tomlinson the next inning at third base. Consider Duffy day-to-day until the team releases additional information.

Plouffe (knee) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

Plouffe will sit out for the third day in a row due to the knee injury he suffered Friday. He is available off the bench Monday, however, so it seems he may not be sidelined much longer.