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The Indians optioned Chang to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Chang earned his first callup to the big leagues earlier in the weekend following Jose Ramirez's placement on the paternity list. After starting at third base Friday against the Orioles and going 0-for-3, Chang was back on the bench Saturday, ultimately coming on as a pinch hitter and striking out in his lone plate appearance. With Ramirez returning to the team ahead of the series finale, Chang will forfeit his spot on the active roster.

Bogaerts (calf) is in the starting lineup at shortstop and batting third Sunday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Bogaerts was removed from Saturday's game after experiencing cramping in both calves. The 92-degree heat and hard surface at London Stadium appears to have a played a role, per Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald.

Gordon was pulled from Saturday's loss at Houston with a minor quadriceps injury, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Gordon was removed for a pinch hitter in the fourth inning, but it's unclear when he actually sustained the injury. It's not believed to be a serious issue, but the 31-year-old could still be held out of the lineup Sunday with a scheduled off day awaiting Monday.

Bogaerts left Saturday's game against the Yankees with a left calf strain, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

He suffered the injury while rounding second base in the bottom of the seventh inning. Eduardo Nunez, who replaced him at shortstop, could see more playing time for however long Bogaerts is sidelined.

Bogaerts was pulled from Saturday's game against the Yankees in the bottom of the seventh inning after he suffered an apparent lower-body injury while rounding second base, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

He initially stayed in to run for himself with what seemed like a potential cramp but was subbed out in between the seventh and eighth innings. The exact nature of the injury is unclear. Eduardo Nunez replaced him at shortstop.

Mateo was selected to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The 24-year-old shortstop has been tormenting Triple-A arms all season with Las Vegas, and he headed into Friday night's action leading the Pacific Coast League in hits (108), triples (13) and total bases (187). Part of the 2017 deal with the Yankees that saw Sonny Gray shipped to New York, Mateo has bounced back from a rough initial foray in Triple-A a season ago to slash .314/.347/.542 with 42 extra-base hits (17 doubles, 13 triples, 12 home runs) and 58 RBI across 75 games thus far in 2019.

Franco, who was promoted to High-A Charlotte last Sunday, was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game on Friday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The elite prospect was one of three members of the Rays organization nominated to participate in the July 7 game, as both Brendan McKay, who's set for his first major-league start Saturday, and Ronaldo Hernandez also received nods. The 18-year-old largely earned the honor by slashing .318/.390/.506 with six home runs and 29 RBI for Low-A Bowling Green over 62 games earlier in the season, but it's worth noting he's now also gone 9-for-15 with a double, two home runs and five RBI over his first four games with the Stone Crabs.

Diaz (hamstring) took batting practice on the field Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

He may travel with the team to Colorado as he continues his rehab, but could also be sent to the team's spring training facility. It is unclear if he will need a rehab assignment before coming off the injured list.

Anderson (ankle) is expected to be sidelined about 4-to-6 weeks with a right high-ankle sprain, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The severity of the high-ankle sprain wasn't previously known, and now it looks as through Anderson is likely to miss the entirety of July. It's tough news for the 26-year-old, who's enjoying a career year with a .317/.342/.491 slash line and 11 homers in 70 games. Leury Garcia is set to make his second straight start at shortstop Friday, but he's unlikely to be the White Sox's lone answer at the position in Anderson's absence.

Mondesi (groin) will begin a rehab assigment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Saturday, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Mondesi will be eased back into game action, as he is expected to serve as the designated hitter Saturday. If all goes well in that contest, there's a good chance he is back in the field a day or two later. Manager Ned Yost said when Mondesi landed on the injured list that he did not expect him to be sidelined for an extended period, and with Mondesi already set to resume playing, it's looking that will indeed be the case.