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Walton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Walton will hit the bench while southpaw Connor Prielipp toes the rubber for the Twins, but the left-handed hitter should play regularly versus right-handed pitching until Zack Gelof (knee) or Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (testicle) return from the injured list. Since joining the Athletics on July 12, Walton has gone 2-for-16 with a 7:5 BB:K and five runs in eight games.

The Twins optioned Anderson to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Anderson was called up by Minnesota on Tuesday shortly after being claimed off waivers from Boston and was busy during his brief time in the majors, delivering three scoreless appearances and picking up a save. The right-hander seems likely to get another look before the end of the campaign, especially if the Twins offload any pitchers at the trade deadline.

Spence is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Spence will take a seat for the first time since being called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on July 17, paving the way for Taylor Trammell to pick up a start in center field. Over his first eight big-league games, Spence has gone 5-for-28 (.179) with a 2:11 BB:K, one RBI and two runs.

Walker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Walker started the past four games, going 3-for-15 with a walk, a double, three RBI and seven strikeouts since returning from a minor hip issue. LaMonte Wade is starting at first base Sunday, which opens up left field for Zach Dezenzo.

Velazquez will start at second base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Since he was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday after Bobby Witt (back) was placed on the injured list, Velazquez has started four of the Royals' ensuing five games. He'll be filling in Sunday at the keystone for Michael Massey, but Velazquez could end up being the preferred option at shortstop over Tyler Tolbert while Witt is on the mend. Velazquez has gone 1-for-9 with a stolen base through his first three contests with Kansas City.

Massey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

After starting the Royals' previous six games, the left-handed hitter will retreat to the bench Sunday while southpaw Framber Valdez toes the rubber for the Tigers. Andrew Velazquez will check in for Massey at second base and bat ninth, with Tyler Tolbert manning shortstop.

Pasquantino is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Pasquantino will be given the afternoon off after he went 8-for-21 with three runs and one RBI while starting in the Royals' previous six games. Salvador Perez will replace Pasquantino at first base.

The Yankees recalled Jones from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

The 25-year-old rookie was up with the Yankees for Wednesday's doubleheader versus Pittsburgh and will now get a longer look in the majors since Cody Bellinger (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. Jones has yet to find his footing in the big leagues with a .224/.314/.355 slash line and 40.7 percent strikeout rate through 31 games, but he should get his fair share of opportunities moving forward due to both Bellinger and Aaron Judge (ribs) being on the shelf.

The Yankees placed Bellinger on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a left hamstring strain.

The veteran outfielder sustained the injury during Saturday's win over the Phillies and will be sidelined for at least the next week and a half. It's another huge blow to a Yankees outfield that has been without Aaron Judge (ribs) since late May and Giancarlo Stanton (calf) since late April. Bellinger will be eligible to return Aug. 4, but there's no firm timeline for his recovery. Spencer Jones was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to round out New York's outfield.

Monasterio will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Monasterio will head into Sunday's contest riding a seven-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 10-for-20 with seven extra-base hits to bring his season-long slash line up to .250/.301/.442. He'll be making his fourth straight start and appears to have supplanted Tsung-Che Cheng as the preferred option at shortstop, but Monasterio likely won't have a long leash as an everyday player. Boston is expected to get Trevor Story (sports hernia) back from the injured list at some point in August, and everyday third baseman Caleb Durbin will begin getting pregame work at shortstop as well in an effort to increase his versatility.