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Anderson went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, an additional run and a strikeout in a 9-3 victory over the Cubs on Sunday.

Anderson homered to lead off the game as part of a five-run first, singled and scored in the second and doubled in the eighth to reach base three times for the second time this month. The strong performance at the dish snapped a 2-for-18 mini-slump over Anderson's last four games, and the shortstop is now slashing .296/.327/.440 on the season.

Mets manager Luis Rojas announced following the team's 3-0 loss to the Phillies on Sunday that Baez is day-to-day after exiting the contest in the fifth inning with left hip tightness, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

When Baez limped back to the dugout after tweaking his hip during his second plate appearance of the afternoon, Rojas said he initially feared the 28-year-old could be dealing with an injury similar to the oblique issue that has kept Francisco Lindor sidelined for the past three weeks. Fortunately for Baez, team trainers are optimistic he's dealing with a lesser concern than Lindor, but that doesn't mean that Baez is out of the woods when it comes to a potential trip to the injured list. Baez will likely be re-evaluated following Monday's off day before the Mets make a formal decision on whether or not an IL stint will be necessary. With Luis Guillorme (hamstring) and Lindor both on the shelf, Jonathan Villar is the next man up for everyday duties at shortstop if Baez misses time.

Anderson is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Sunday against the Cubs, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Anderson was originally slated for an off day in the series finale, but the shortstop was able to convince manager Tony La Russa to add him to the starting nine. Leury Garcia was scheduled to start at shortstop but will now come off the bench.

Anderson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Anderson has a .500 OPS across his past 10 games and will receive a day off for the series finale versus the Cubs. Leury Garcia will take over at shortstop for the White Sox.

The Mets announced that Baez was removed in the fifth inning of Sunday's game due to left hip tightness, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Baez went 0-for-2 on the day before exiting following his at-bat in the top of the fifth when he appeared to tweak the hip in question. The Mets haven't provided an indication on Baez's status for the upcoming week, and he could undergo further testing before a determination is made on his availability for the three-game series versus the Nationals that begins Tuesday. Jonathan Villar moved over to shortstop after Baez's exit and would become the primary option at the position if Baez is forced to miss additional time.

Baez was removed in the fifth inning of Sunday's game against the Phillies due to an apparent side injury, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. He went hitless in two at-bats before departing.

The Mets will likely provide a firmer diagnosis of Baez's injury later Sunday, but the infielder looked to be grabbing at his side when he attempted to run out of the batter's box during a groundout in the top of the fifth inning, according to SportsNet New York. J.D. Davis came off the bench to replace Baez in the bottom of the fifth.

Adames is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Adames is getting his first day off since June 16, ending a streak of 43 consecutive starts during which he slashed an impressive .307/.395/.608 with 12 home runs, one stolen base, 34 runs and 31 RBI. Luis Urias is spelling Adames at shortstop.

Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Twins.

Diaz doubled off Caleb Thielbar in the eighth inning, driving in Carlos Correa and Kyle Tucker. In addition, he added a single in the second frame. The 30-year-old is batting .295 with three homers and 10 RBI over his last 10 games since coming off the injured list. On the season, he is slashing .283/.333/.472 with six long balls, 28 RBI and 21 runs scored in 171 plate appearances.

Bichette is not in the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox due to a pair of left shin contusions, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Bichette appeared to be receiving his first maintenance day of the season, but he's actually dealing with a minor injury. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day, and he'll have two days to recover before being at risk of missing more time thanks to Monday's scheduled off day. Marcus Semien will slide over to shortstop while Breyvic Valera starts at second base Sunday.

Wendle went 3-for-5 with four runs Saturday in the Rays' 12-3 win over the Orioles.

Since notching a season-high four hits July 24 in Cleveland, Wendle fell into a 3-for-21 slump at the plate over his subsequent six starts before his bat caught fire Saturday. Though Wendle is holding down a credible .774 OPS on the season, the Rays' infield logjam will likely continue to cost him at least a couple of starts per week. He'll remain in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, manning third base and batting sixth.