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Kirby (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice Monday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Kirby will face live hitters for the first time since being shut down due to right shoulder inflammation March 7. The right-hander will need a substantial build up before making his return to the Mariners' rotation, but Monday's session is a substantial step in his recovery. Kirby produced a 3.53 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a career-high 179 strikeouts over 191 innings in 33 starts last season.

Baez went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 7-0 win over the Orioles.

Baez opened the scoring with a two-run, two-out double off Dean Kremer in the second inning. He'd add another hit in the seventh before swiping his first base this season. Baez has been swinging the bat well recently, going 11-for-32 (.344) over his last 10 contests. After batting just .184 with a .515 OPS last year over 80 regular-season games, Baez is now slashing .301/.346/.370 with seven RBI and seven runs scored through his first 78 plate appearances this season.

Leasure (0-2) blew the save and took the loss in Sunday's extra-inning game with the Athletics. He allowed two runs (one earned) on a hit and no walks in one-third of an inning.

Leasure was called upon to close out a 2-1 lead in the 10th inning. The Chicago reliever struck out JJ Bleday before allowing a walk-off, two-run homer on his first pitch to Luis Urias. Since the White Sox have only seven wins, it has been difficult to determine who is the team's closer. However, given the opportunity he was given in this game, Leasure still remains in the saves mix. He currently sports a 4.50 ERA, 1.80 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB across 10 innings while surrendering three homers.

Palacios went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Athletics.

Palacios opened the game's scoring with his first career leadoff homer, slugging it 400 feet off starter Osvaldo Bido. The 29-year-old outfielder has lately been the strong side of a platoon with veteran Michael Taylor since Mike Tauchman (hamstring) is on the injured list. Overall, Palacios is now slashing .222/.317/.306 with four runs scored and three RBI over 41 plate appearances since being called up April 10.

Urias went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning victory against the White Sox.

Urias drew his seventh consecutive start at second base, making the most of it by ending the game with his fourth homer of the season. The 27-year-old has heated up since taking over the keystone April 20, batting .304 (7-for-23) with three homers, four runs scored and RBI apiece. Overall, Urias is now slashing .275/.348/.575 across 47 plate appearances in his first season with the Athletics.

Bido took a no-decision Sunday against the White Sox, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out one.

The 29-year-old right-hander faired well in this 90-pitch outing, firing 58 strikes. The lone blemish on Bido's performance was a leadoff 400-foot home run surrendered to Joshua Palacios to open the game, which is the third straight start in which he's allowed a homer. Through 31.1 innings, Bido has pitched to a 4.88 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and 17:12 K:BB. He currently lines up to make his next start against the Marlins in Miami next weekend.

Martin did not factor into the decision in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Athletics, allowing three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings. He struck out five.

After Jonathan Cannon looked sharp behind an opener Saturday, the White Sox found success again in having Martin pitch after opener Brandon Eisert. Despite generating only five whiffs, Martin looked solid and produced his first scoreless appearance of the season. With this 73-pitch effort, the Chicago right-hander lowered his season ERA from 3.95 to 3.24 across 33.1 innings. It wouldn't be surprising to see the White Sox deploy Martin in a bulk role again for his next rotation turn, which currently lines up to be against the Astros at home next weekend.

Jung exited Sunday's game against the Giants in the fifth inning with a cut on his index finger, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Jung was forced to leave the game ahead of the bottom of the fifth frame, though it's unclear when he suffered the finger injury. After his departure, Josh Smith moved over to third base. Jung's day came to an end after going 1-for-2 at the plate.

Kirk is not in the starting lineup for the nightcap of Sunday's doubleheader with the Yankees.

Kirk will take a seat after he went 2-for-4 while drawing the start behind the plate in the team's 11-2 loss in Game 1. Tyler Heineman will take over at catcher and bat seventh versus New York in Game 2.

Clement is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Clement will head to the bench after he went 1-for-4 in the team's 11-2 matinee loss Sunday. Will Wagner will take over at the hot corner and bat sixth in the nightcap versus New York.