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Ozuna went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Phillies.

It was Ozuna's first multi-hit performance since July 3, and he slashed a sluggish .179/.246/.339 in 15 games between those efforts. The 31-year-old hasn't been able to put together any extended hot streaks yet this season, but unless Atlanta makes a major addition at the trade deadline, Ozuna's playing time seems secure with Adam Duvall (wrist) done for the year.

Ohtani suffered a bruise above his knee during Monday's game against the Royals, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Ohtani fouled a ball off his leg during Monday's matchup, and while he said after the game that he's fine to play Tuesday, his status will be worth watching leading up to first pitch. The Angels will re-evaluate the two-way star Tuesday morning, per Fletcher.

Cabrera went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 12-4 win over the Padres.

Cabrera went deep in the sixth inning for his fourth home run of the season and 506th of his storied career. The veteran is now batting .284 this year, and while his power has largely vanished, he's still hitting in the middle of Detroit's order most days. Cabrera will have modest fantasy value as long as he keeps hitting and stays healthy.

Turner (abdomen) felt better while taking part in pregame activities Monday and could return to the lineup either Tuesday or Wednesday against the Nationals, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Manager Dave Roberts stated earlier in the day that it was possible Turner could end up on the injured list, but after doing some work in pregame Monday, he appears to have changed the skipper's mind. Turner will continue to be labeled day-to-day moving forward.

Alvarez (hand) is in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's.

A sore right hand prevented Alvarez from starting Sunday's game, but it will not cost him any further action. He will serve as the designated hitter and hit third in Houston's batting order.

Turner (abdomen) isn't starting Monday's game against the Nationals, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Turner is out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with an abdominal injury, and manager Dave Roberts said Monday that the 37-year-old could require an IL stint. Jake Lamb is serving as the designated hitter while Trayce Thompson starts in left field Monday.

Lewis isn't starting Monday against Texas.

Lewis is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-7 with a run, three walks and a strikeout over the last three matchups. Sam Haggerty is starting in right field and batting ninth.

Winker (ankle) isn't starting Monday against the Rangers.

Winker sprained his right ankle during Sunday's loss to Houston and is day-to-day, but he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Adam Frazier is shifting to left field while Abraham Toro starts at second base.

Harper wasn't cleared Monday to have pins removed from his surgically repaired left thumb and will be re-evaluated in one week, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Harper will meet with his surgeon next Monday with the hope that he's shown enough healing from the procedure to have the pins removed. If that ends up being the case, Harper could be cleared to resume light baseball activities, but the reigning National League MVP still looks to be several weeks away from returning from the 10-day injured list. The fact that the Phillies haven't yet moved Harper to the 60-day IL keeps a return before the final week of August in play.

Martinez (back) is out of the lineup Monday versus the Guardians, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Martinez will miss a fourth straight game while nursing back spasms Monday. He remains day-to-day, but manager Alex Cora said Martinez could be available off the bench for the series opener in a pinch-hitting capacity, per Alex Speier of The Boston Globe. Rob Refsnyder will start at designated hitter and bat second in the series opener.