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Mondesi is slashing .250/.325/.306 over nine games since being demoted to Triple-A Omaha.

Mondesi was one of the first dominoes to fall in what looks to be a major collapse for the organization in 2017. After the 21-year-old was a surprising choice to make the Opening Day roster, he was sent back to the minors just two weeks into the MLB campaign. With a fire sale likely ahead, the Royals will probably give Mondesi another call-up this summer, but even so, the second baseman is only worth a roster spot in dynasty leagues.

Cecchini will be recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday, Matt Ehalt of The Record reports.

This will mark Cecchini's second stint with the big-league club, as the 2012 first-rounder went 2-for-6 with two doubles and two RBI in four games with the Mets last season. The 23-year-old currently owns a .254/.316/.369 triple slash with nine RBI and is 3-for-3 in steal attempts through 30 games with Las Vegas. A corresponding roster move should be announced once the move is official, with the likeliest transactions to be Adam Wilk (who was recalled for Sunday's spot start) getting demoted or Asdrubal Cabrera (thumb) getting placed on the disabled list to clear room.

Baez went 2-for-8 with a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's 18-inning win against the Yankees.

Baez got off to a slow start, but he's picked it up a bit of late, as three of his four homers on the season have come in May. He's also added 12 RBI in 97 plate appearances as Chicago's super-utility man. The power is certainly real, but unless Baez drops his 26.8 percent strikeout rate, his average isn't likely to help fantasy owners much. His power and positional flexibility are his greatest assets.

Baez is starting at second base and batting ninth in Sunday night's game against the Yankees.

Manager Joe Maddon has starting pitcher Jon Lester hitting eighth, so Baez slots in at the bottom of the order, while Ben Zobrist is in right field and batting cleanup. Baez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored on Saturday.

Rojas exited Sunday's game against the Mets early with right thumb soreness.

Rojas appeared to injure his thumb while making an awkward cut during a first inning at-bat. He was replaced by Martin Prado at third base to open the second inning. It doesn't sound like the injury is too concerning as the Marlins have officially listed Rojas as day-to-day.

Crawford (groin) will play a minor-league rehab game with Double-A Richmond on Monday with hopes of being activated from the disabled list Tuesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Crawford had hoped to be activated from the disabled list this weekend, but soggy field conditions made it difficult for him to test his injured groin on the basepaths. If everything goes well during his rehab assignment Monday, the veteran shortstop could rejoin the major-league squad Tuesday in New York.

Owings (illness) is playing second base and batting fifth in the lineup during Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Owings was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup due to an undisclosed illness. The versatile 25-year-old is apparently feeling better Sunday as he'll slot back into the heart of the Diamondbacks' batting order.

Bogaerts has hit in 10 straight games after going 3-for-6 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Twins.

Bogaerts batted third Saturday but has also hit leadoff (nine games), fifth (four games and sixth (10 games). And he's hit no matter where he's placed in the order. What he hasn't done much of in 2017 is hit for power. He hasn't hit a home run yet and just four of his 33 hits have gone for extra bases. His 21-homer season in 2016 suggested a new normal for the shortstop, but that may not necessarily be the case.

Anderson is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles.

Anderson was bumped down to seventh in the order Saturday, and despite collecting a base hit to bring his season average up to a meager .209, the young shortstop will get the day off. According to Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune, manager Rick Renteria gave him the day off to deal with a personal loss. Tyler Saladino will get the starting nod in his stead.

Crawford is hitting .159/.282/.193 with two stolen bases in 88 at-bats for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Crawford had a terrible month of April but has bounced back this month with a .250/.400/.250 slash line in 12 at-bats. The young shortstop is striking out more this season, but he is also showing a better eye at the plate than his first taste of Triple-A last season. His .215 BABIP also suggests he has been a bit unlucky. Crawford will likely turn things around, but it is clear he is not going to be earning an early promotion to the majors this season. The Phillies are likely going to want to see sustained success at Triple-A before considering him for a role in the majors.