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Jones is serving as the designated hitter and batting first in Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Jones has recorded two pinch-hit appearances since having his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo on Friday and will now make his first start of the season for the Tigers. Parker Meadows, who has been batting leadoff recently, will slide down to the No. 9 spot, though that's likely due to the matchup against Baltimore lefty Cade Povich and trying to get more righties near the top of the lineup. Jones could be a sneaky DFS play Tuesday but will likely return to a bench role with less fantasy impact in the coming days.

Misner is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston.

It's Misner's third absence from the lineup over the last five games -- his second against a right-handed pitcher. Jake Mangum is in center field and Christopher Morel is in left field for the Rays on Tuesday.

Lange (lat) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Lange appears to be nearing a rehab assignment as he recovers from right lat surgery and more recently upper-arm inflammation. The reliever has not pitched in a game in nearly a year, so his rehab assignment will likely be a lengthy one.

Vierling (shoulder) has resumed full baseball activities, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Vierling had to go back on the 10-day injured list in late May after just four games following a setback with his right shoulder. However, he has made encouraging progress of late and could be nearing a rehab assignment.

Palacios is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Houston.

It's the second time over the last three contests that Palacios has been out of the lineup. Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman are in the corner outfield spots for the White Sox and Edgar Quero is at designated hitter.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that it's possible Abreu (oblique) will return from the 10-day injured list following a minimum absence, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports.

The club won't have a better idea regarding Abreu's progress until he swings a bat, and it's hoping he's ready to do that Friday. Abreu is eligible for activation June 20.

Guerrero is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in St. Louis.

It's a rare day off for Guerrero, whose only other breather this season came back on April 10. The Blue Jays will go with Ernie Clement at first base Tuesday as Guerrero receives some well-deserved rest.

Yoshida (shoulder) said Tuesday that he's hoping to be ready for a rehab assignment by late June or early July, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Yoshida received a cortisone injection in early May and indicated Tuesday that he was given another one more recently as he recovers from lingering soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder. He's currently throwing out to 105 feet and feeling better. Yoshida played in some spring training games at designated hitter, but the Red Sox want him to be able to handle the outfield before he's activated from the 60-day injured list.

The Angels placed Taylor on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left hand fracture.

Taylor suffered the injury when he was struck by a pitch in Monday's win over the Athletics. It's an injury that is likely to keep him out beyond the minimum 10 days.

The Royals recalled Tolbert from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

He's taking the roster spot vacated by Michael Massey (ankle). Tolbert was used mainly as a pinch runner during an earlier stint in the majors this season and could be used in a similar fashion this time around.