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Alonso (head) will start at first base and bat second in Monday's game versus the Rockies.

Alonso was removed for a pinch runner Sunday against the Athletics after being struck on the bill of his helmet by a pitch. He never experienced concussion symptoms, however, and is ready to roll a day later. Alonso is sporting a 1.050 OPS with nine home runs in August.

Basallo (hand) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Rockies.

Basallo sat out Sunday's 8-5 win over the Athletics due to a right hand injury, but the issue appears to have resolved itself after a day off. He'll step back in behind the plate for the series opener in Colorado while Carlos Narvaez retreats to the bench.

The Tigers optioned Julks to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Julks was on the big-league roster for nearly three weeks but received only seven plate appearances, going 2-for-7 with a double. His spot on the active roster is being taken by John Peck.

The Tigers designated Rainey for assignment Monday.

Rainey was charged with three runs while recording only one out in an appearance Sunday versus the Dodgers, and in seven innings with the Tigers this season has a 6:8 K:BB. He will likely pass through waivers.

The Tigers recalled Diaz from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

After being claimed off waivers in late June, Diaz has turned in a 2.37 ERA and 21:14 K:BB over 19 innings with Toledo and has made one scoreless appearance for the Tigers. Diaz is likely ticketed for middle relief in Detroit.

The Tigers selected Peck's contract from Triple-A Toledo on Monday.

Peck will get his first big-league promotion after slashing .288/.339/.502 with 11 home runs and 22 steals in the minors this season, with most of his time spent at Double-A Erie. Manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Peck will start at shortstop Tuesday and Wednesday in Minnesota, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. He could could see ample playing time down the stretch as the Tigers try to find out where he might fit on the 2027 roster.

Crochet (lat/shoulder) was spotted playing catch off the mound Monday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Crochet has taken the latest step forward in his throwing progression as he works his way back from left shoulder and lat discomfort, which has kept him out of commission since late April. The southpaw won't have enough time to rebuild his stamina to return as a starting pitcher, but the Red Sox are optimistic that he can contribute as a reliever at some point in September.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Monday that Mesa (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Mesa played five rehab games with Triple-A Durham, going 4-for-18 with a pair of home runs. The 24-year-old landed on the IL in mid-August with a strained left hamstring. Once back on the active roster, Mesa will likely be mixed and matched with Jonny DeLuca in right field.

Miller will rejoin the Mariners rotation Wednesday in Boston after Emerson Hancock (adductor) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

After manager Dan Wilson announced last week that the righty would be demoted to the bullpen, Miller didn't end up making any relief appearances and will now be plugged back into the five-man rotation while Hancock is out. Miller has posted a 7.18 ERA and 27:16 K:BB across 36.1 frames since the All-Star break.

The Mariners transferred Emerson (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday.

The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the return of Cooper Criswell from the 60-day IL. Emerson underwent season-ending surgery last week to repair a tendon in his left wrist.