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Mondesi (knee) was spotted taking grounders, hitting and running Monday, Chris Hatfield of SoxProspects.com reports.

Mondesi has been shut down from all baseball activity since June 13 while working to regain strength in his surgically repaired left knee, so this is a significant step in the right direction. However, the Red Sox have been quiet about a timetable for his return, making it unclear whether the 28-year-old can get back on the field before the 2023 campaign ends.

Ornelas was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

It was reported Sunday that Ornelas would be called up from the minors, and he officially replaced the injured Josh Jung (thumb) on the roster one day later. Ornelas figures to fill some type of super-utility role in his first big-league stint.

Adames is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Adames has started every game since being activated from the 7-day injured list June 7, but he has posted a meager .484 OPS since the All-Star break, and manager Craig Counsell decided it was the right time for a mental break. Brice Turang will man the shortstop position for the Brewers on Monday night.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Story (elbow) will return from the 60-day injured list for Tuesday's game against the Royals, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Over the weekend, Cora noted that Story would remain on assignment at Triple-A Worcester through Thrusday, when his 20-day rehab window would have expired. After further deliberation, however, the Red Sox elected to bring Story back a couple days earlier than expected. The 30-year-old's surgically repaired right elbow showed no ill effects over the course of his 13-game rehab assignment between Worcester and Double-A Portland, as he amassed an 1.117 OPS while walking at a 14.1 percent clip and playing 51 innings in the field. Story is expected to immediately settle in as the Red Sox's everyday shortstop after he played primarily at second base during his first season with the club in 2022.

Anderson will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Yankees while he appeals the six-game suspension he received for his role in an on-field brawl with the Guardians on Saturday.

Anderson was one of three players suspended by Major League Baseball for his involvement in the brawl, with Cleveland players Jose Ramirez (three games) and Emmanuel Clase (one game) also drawing bans. Anderson and Ramirez both exchanged punches in the brawl, but Anderson's stiffer punishment is likely a result of the league office determining that he instigated the benches-clearing melee. Anderson is without a clear timeline to have his appeal heard, and he could elect to drop the appeal at any point and begin serving the suspension. Until the matter is resolved one way or the other, Anderson looks like he'll continue to serve as Chicago's everyday shortstop.

Chang is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals.

Chang will sit for the second straight game in favor of Pablo Reyes, who drew a pair of walks in his start at shortstop in Sunday's 13-1 loss to the Blue Jays. It's unclear if Reyes has moved ahead of Chang on the depth chart, but neither player will be in store for a long-term stay in the starting lineup. The Red Sox are expected to get Trevor Story (elbow) back from the 60-day injured list Thursday, at which time he's expected to take over as the team's everyday shortstop.

Turner went 4-for-12 with a home run, two doubles and five RBI during the Phillies' three-game series with the Royals over the weekend.

In what's been a disappointing first season in Philadelphia, Turner might have had his finest moment in a Phillies uniform Saturday. He contributed two extra-base hits in the Phillies' 9-6 win, including a go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning that snapped a 21-game stretch without a long ball. Despite Turner's solid weekend, the Phillies aren't yet ready to move him up from the bottom-third of the lineup. He'll start at shortstop and bat seventh in Monday's series opener with the Nationals.

Baez (personal) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

The Tigers have yet to announce any roster moves ahead of Monday's series opener, but Baez could be placed on the bereavement list following the recent death of a family member. He had been included in the Tigers' initial lineups for both of the past two games, only to be scratched on both occasions on account of the personal matter. It's unclear if Baez is still with the team or if he's already left Detroit to be with his family.

Anderson was suspended six games Monday for his role in Saturday's brawl between the White Sox and Guardians, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Anderson ended up on the wrong side of his tussle with Cleveland's Jose Ramirez, but having essentially started the melee, he wound up with a suspension twice as long as his counterpart. Anderson is appealing the suspension, so it remains to be seen exactly how much time he will miss. He will be eligible to continue playing until a final decision is announced.

McLain is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

The Reds are rolling with Elly De La Cruz at shortstop, Spencer Steer at third base and Kevin Newman at second against rookie right-hander Eury Perez. It's McLain's first day off since July 20.