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Volpe went 7-for-15 with two home runs, two doubles, two walks, five RBI, four runs and two stolen bases while starting in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's last three games since exiting Wednesday's 9-2 win over Lehigh Valley due to a right forearm contusion.

Volpe sustained the bruise when he was hit by a pitch, but the injury didn't cost him any further time. The 25-year-old has been running hot at the plate at Triple-A in September, slashing .524/.615/.1.095 through the first six games of the month. While Volpe's performance would appear to make him deserving of a call-up, the Yankees may not have a spot on the active roster available for him unless they lose another infielder to an injury.

Duran went 3-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.

Duran has collected seven multi-hit efforts over his last 17 games, going 24-for-63 (.381) in that span. The utility man continues to be a consistent bat for the Rangers while picking up steady playing time between center field and second base. For the year, he's hitting .277 with a .794 OPS, 17 home runs, 78 RBI, 65 runs scored, 26 doubles, four triples and 11 stolen bases over 135 games. He has already set or matched career highs in nearly every offensive category.

Seager went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Rays.

Seager has picked up the pace at the plate lately, going 24-for-77 (.312) over his last 20 games. He has three homers and nine RBI in that span. The veteran shortstop is batting .227 with a .739 OPS, 15 homers, 38 RBI, 49 runs scored, 14 doubles and a stolen base over 84 contests on the year.

De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two walks and four RBI in Sunday's 12-8 win over the Brewers.

De La Cruz launched a two-run blast in the fourth inning before driving in two more on a double in the fifth. The superstar has now hit safely in five straight games to open September, going 10-for-20 with two homers, six RBI and five runs scored over that span. For the year, he's slashing .280/.360/.492 with 23 home runs, 66 RBI, 86 runs scored and 24 steals across 556 plate appearances.

Manager Torey Lovullo said after Sunday's game against the Astros that Perdomo (head) is not in the concussion protocol, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

A scary incident unfolded in the third inning Sunday, when a ball off the bat of teammate Ketel Marte struck Perdomo in the helmet as Perdomo was running the bases. It seems he avoided a concussion, and further, Lovullo indicated the shortstop will be in the lineup Monday in Kansas City without missing a start.

Rodden is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

A switch hitter, Rodden posted a .679 OPS versus lefties and an .884 OPS versus righties at Triple-A Tacoma this season before being promoted to Seattle on Aug. 14. Those wide splits have persisted in limited action in the majors thus far, with Rodden submitting a .544 OPS versus lefties and a .675 OPS against righties through his first 18 games with Seattle. He'll hit the bench for a second game in a row while the Athletics send another lefty (Gage Jump) to the hill.

Perdomo was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the head by a line drive, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

After Perdomo started the top of the third inning with a single, teammate Ketel Marte hit a 93-mph liner that Perdomo was unable to avoid. The 26-year-old shortstop was called out for runner's interference and was able to leave the field under his own power, but he was replaced defensively for the bottom half of the frame. Perdomo was diagnosed with a head contusion and will continue to be evaluated.

Walls is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Walls will hit the bench for the series finale after he went 0-for-6 with a walk while starting in both of the past two contests. Jorge Mateo will cover shortstop in place of Walls.

Triolo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

Since the start of August, Triolo has been seeing fairly steady playing time between shortstop and third base, but his opportunities have taken a hit since Konnor Griffin was reinstated from the injured list Friday. Triolo will head to the bench for the second time in three games while the Pirates go with Griffin and Jacob Gonzalez as their starters on the left side of the infield.

Winn (thumb) will have his activation from the 10-day injured list delayed due to discomfort he felt during pregame batting practice Friday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Winn had targeted a return Saturday, but certain kinds of swings still give him trouble and the Cardinals "need to get on the other side of it completely" before the shortstop is reinstated, per manager Oliver Marmol. The 24-year-old has missed the last two-plus weeks with a small fracture in his left thumb. Winn's readiness to return to the active roster will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Thomas Saggese has drawn the last six starts at shortstop for St. Louis in Winn's stead.