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Shawn O'Malley SS | COL
Mariners' Shawn O'Malley: Playing through sore foot
O'Malley has a sore right foot after getting hit by a foul ball, but is available to play Tuesday, the Tacoma News Tribune reports.
The utilityman O'Malley got hit Saturday, but hasn't been needed the last couple games anyway. O'Malley's versatility allows the Mariners to carry 13 pitchers. He plays middle infield, third base, all three outfield spots and is the emergency catcher. He also switch hits and has speed on the basepaths. He starts a couple games a week.
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Tim Anderson 2B | LAA
White Sox's Tim Anderson: Another multi-hit game Monday
Anderson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in the a Sox's win over the Yankees on Monday.
The home run was his fourth in 23 MLB games, or the same number he had in 256 Triple-A plate appearances before his promotion. He still has just one walk, but he will continue to lead off for the Sox until he falls into a slump.
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Nick Ahmed SS | TEX
Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed: Reinstated from paternity list
Ahmed was reinstated from the paternity list prior to Monday's matchup against the Padres.
Ahmed landed on the paternity list Saturday, and during his absence, Jean Segura moved over to shortstop while Phil Gosselin picked up a few starts at the keystone. Ahmed has provided a positive defensive WAR through 78 games this season, but his .599 OPS leaves much to be desired. As a result, he'll likely continue to be pressed by Gosselin for playing time.
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Adalberto Mondesi SS | BOS
Royals' Raul Mondesi: Returns from suspension Monday
Mondesi has been reinstated from his suspension and will rejoin the lineup at Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Monday night.
Prior to the suspension, which was handed down following a positive test for Clenbuterol, Mondesi was having a career-best season at the plate. The lost time may ultimately keep him from seeing more than a September callup, but Mondesi's prospect stock could recover quickly if he continues to show a combination of power and speed in line with his early-season numbers (five homers, 11 steals through 104 at-bats).
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Rockies' Trevor Story: Returns to action Monday
Story (finger) is back in the lineup Monday against the Giants, MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports.
Story has given way to Cristhian Adames at shortstop for four straight games, but his bruised fingers appears healthy enough for the emerging star to return to action Monday. He'll bat fifth in the order, following the one-two punch of Nolan Arenado and Carlos Gonzalez.
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Javier Baez SS | DET
Cubs' Javier Baez: Three hits in Sunday's loss
Baez went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's blowout loss to the Mets.
He was the only Cubs starter to record multiple hits Sunday as Noah Syndergaard stifled the rest of the lineup for seven innings. Baez is now hitting a solid .275/.314/.456 on the season as he looks to finally establish himself as a fixture on the North Side.
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Aledmys Diaz 1B | HOU
Cardinals' Aledmys Diaz: Smashes 11th homer of year Sunday
Diaz went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two walks Sunday against the Brewers.
Diaz left the yard for the 11th time this year in the first inning to give the Cardinals an early lead in a game they'd go on to win. After hitting safely in 10 of his last 11 games, he's slashing .317/.377/.530 on the season.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Rockies' Trevor Story: Remains out of the lineup Sunday
Story (finger) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.
Story will be held out of the starting lineup for the fourth straight game, once again giving way to Cristhian Adames at shortstop. The team remains optimistic Story can avoid the DL, but he's far from a lock to start Monday's series opener against the Giants.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Rockies' Trevor Story: Out of lineup Saturday
Story (finger) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.
Cristhian Adames will get another start at shortstop Saturday while Story continues to rest his injured finger. Saturday will mark Story's third consecutive game out of the lineup, but there is still no indication at this point that he'll require a stint on the DL. Adames figures to continue to serve as the Colorado shortstop while Story is sidelined.
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Nick Ahmed SS | TEX
Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed: Plans to return Monday
Ahmed (paternity) plans on returning to the team for Monday's game against the Padres, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.
Ahmed was placed on the paternity list earlier Saturday, and MLB rules state that he's allowed to miss up to three games while he's away from the team. However, it seems Ahmed intends to come back a day early instead of waiting the full three games. Jean Segura will take over at shortstop Saturday and could do so again for the series finale against the Giants, but Ahmed figures to be back in time for Monday's series opener against San Diego.