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

Jeffers and Christian Vazquez continue to alternate turns behind the plate, with neither player having yet made two consecutive starts at catcher through the Twins' first 10 games. Expect that trend to persist throughout the season as manager Rocco Baldelli aims to keep both backstops fresh.

The Red Sox selected Stock's contract from Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Stock will provide the bullpen with some length following Sunday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. The 35-year-old made one start and one relief appearance at Worcester, tossing 8.1 scoreless frames with a 12:3 K:BB. Stock has not made an appearance at the big-league level since 2021.

The Red Sox optioned Criswell to Triple-A Worcester on Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Criswell was needed for three innings in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals, allowing five runs (three earned) while being credited with a save. The Red Sox are replacing him with a fresh arm in calling up Robert Stock.

Campbell is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against the Blue Jays.

Campbell had started each of the Red Sox's first 10 games this season, including both legs of a doubleheader Sunday, so he will receive a well-earned day off Monday. David Hamilton is handling second base in the series opener versus Toronto.

Single-A Fayetteville placed Ochoa on the injured list after he was in a minor car accident, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.

It's not clear what Ochoa's exact injury is, but it sounds like it will be a short-term absence. Ochoa, a 19-year-old outfielder, hit .222 with 10 home runs, 17 steals and a 29.4 percent strikeout rate in 103 games at Single-A last year.

Springer (back) appeared as a pinch runner and stole a base in Sunday's loss to the Mets.

Springer did not start the contest after departing Saturday's game with lower-back spasms following a collision with the outfield wall. However, his appearance as a pinch runner suggests his return to the lineup is imminent.

The Angels optioned Darrell-Hicks to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Darrell-Hicks received his first call-up to the big leagues prior to Sunday's game against the Guardians, but he went unused out of the bullpen in the Angels' 6-2 win and will now head back to the minors. The Angels have yet to announce a corresponding transaction, but Darrell-Hicks' spot on the 26-man active roster will presumably go to right-hander Ryan Johnson, who is set to return from the paternity list ahead of Tuesday's game at Tampa Bay.

Double-A Corpus Christi placed Cole on the 7-day injured list with an oblique injury, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.

Cole isn't expected to miss too much time. A toolsy outfielder with significant strikeout issues, Cole hit .214 with 10 home runs, 14 steals and a 38.3 percent strikeout rate in 70 games at Double-A last year. He turns 25 in August.

The White Sox optioned Eisert to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Chicago will likely announce a corresponding roster move ahead of its next game Tuesday in Cleveland. A waiver pickup from the Rays in February, Eisert secured a spot in the White Sox's Opening Day bullpen and had made three appearances this season, giving up four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out five over three innings.

Forcucci (elbow) should make his pro debut late this season, Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline reports.

Forcucci had Tommy John surgery in June, and if all goes perfectly during his rehab, he would have a chance to pitch in games in August or September. The hard-throwing righty could also be a candidate to head to the Arizona Fall League to make up for lost time.