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  • Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton: Starting rehab assignment Tuesday

    Stanton (elbows) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday.

    Stanton had been working out at the Yankees' spring training complex in Florida, and after a pitstop in New York to get a final evaluation, he's been cleared for rehab games. The expectation is that he will be ready for activation within the next week or so, although the Yankees have not revealed an exact target date for Stanton's season debut. The designated hitter is coming back from tennis elbow in both arms.

  • Ivan Herrera DH | STL

    Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Homers in loss

    Herrera went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in an extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays on Monday.

    Herrera looked like he could end up as the hero when he smacked a three-run shot in the eighth inning to give the Cardinals a one-run lead, but Toronto ended up pulling out the win in 10 innings. Nonetheless, it was a promising performance by the backstop, who has notched multiple hits in back-to-back games. That could be a sign that Herrera is turning things around, as before the pair of contests he was mired in a 9-for-53 slump over a 15-game span.

  • Jorge Soler RF | LAA

    Angels' Jorge Soler: Not in Monday's lineup

    Soler (groin) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.

    Soler aggravated a groin injury over the weekend and will miss a second straight start. He had been set to undergo additional testing Monday, and the results of that exam haven't been divulged. The Angels will need to clear a roster spot once LaMonte Wade reports to the team, which could come as soon as Tuesday. It's possible Soler going on the 10-day injured list will be that roster move, but for now he is considered day-to-day.

  • Jorge Polanco DH | SEA

    Mariners' Jorge Polanco: Rare multi-hit game Sunday

    Polanco went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Angels.

    It was Polanco's first multi-hit game since April 29, as he's been stuck in a deep slump at the plate for over a month now. Over his last 31 games, the veteran infielder is batting .163 (16-for-98) with one home run, three doubles and six RBI. Polanco remains limited as a designated hitter and left-handed batter due to a side injury from earlier this year, as he routinely starts on the bench versus southpaws and last appeared defensively back on May 6, and it's fair to wonder if the issue is hampering his performance at the dish in any way.

  • Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD

    Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Fine after HBP, live BP postponed

    Ohtani (foot/elbow) is expected to be fine after being hit by a pitch in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Cardinals, but the team will postpone his upcoming live BP session until Tuesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

    Ohtani was struck in the left foot by an 86.7 mph sweeper from reliever Matt Svanson in the top of the eighth inning, ultimately remaining in the game. The 30-year-old was set to face live hitters Monday as he continues to work his way back to the mound in 2025, but that session will now be pushed back another day. Ohtani's foot doesn't seem to be an issue, so he can be considered a full go ahead of Monday's series opener with the Padres in San Diego.

  • Ryan O'Hearn 1B | SD

    Orioles' Ryan O'Hearn: Out of Sunday's lineup

    O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

    The absence ends a run of 24 straight starts for O'Hearn, who batted .330 (30-for-91) with four doubles, two homers, two steals, 10 RBI and 11 runs during that stretch. The 31-year-old is seeing more playing time against lefties this year compared to previous seasons, but his solid .263 average versus southpaws is undercut a bit by a .316 slugging percentage. Still, O'Hearn has been incredibly productive overall in 2025 with nine homers and a .316/.397/.500 slash line through 54 games.

  • Yandy Diaz DH | TB

    Rays' Yandy Diaz: Powers offense in win

    Diaz went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Marlins.

    Diaz got the Rays on the board in the fifth inning, driving a two-out, opposite-field blast off Valente Bellozo to tie the game 2-2. It's the ninth homer of the year for Diaz, who's gone 10-for-27 (.370) over his last seven games. He's slashing .248/.297/.413 with 25 runs scored, 36 RBI and three steals across 263 plate appearances this season.

  • Jorge Soler RF | LAA

    Angels' Jorge Soler: Set for additional testing

    Soler, who is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, is going to get more tests Monday on his injured groin, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Soler first hurt his groin Wednesday against Boston but was back in the lineup Friday. However, the veteran slugger exited during the first inning Saturday due to a flare-up of the issue and remains on the bench for the series finale versus Seattle. Soler said Sunday that he doesn't know if he'll need to go on the IL, so Monday's tests should give a better idea of the severity of the issue.

  • Kyle Manzardo DH | CLE

    Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: Taking seat against lefty

    Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    With southpaw Brandon Walter on the hill for the Astros, Manzardo will hit the bench for the series finale. Though he's produced a .206/.300/.647 slash line (155 wRC+) over 40 plate appearances versus lefties this season, Manzardo could have to settle for a strong-side platoon role at designated hitter with David Fry now off the IL.

  • Jorge Soler RF | LAA

    Angels' Jorge Soler: Groin issue resurfaces

    Soler was removed from Saturday's game against the Mariners due to groin tightness.

    Soler exited Wednesday's contest versus the Red Sox with groin tightness before returning to the lineup Friday, but he appears to have aggravated the injury Saturday. The Angels will likely exercise more caution after the second occurrence of the injury, and the veteran slugger should be considered day-to-day until the severity of the issue is disclosed.

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