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Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that Ortiz will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Milwaukee held the right-handed-hitting Ortiz out of the lineup in both of the past two games while the Brewers opposed right-handed starters Edward Cabrera and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, allowing Andruw Monasterio to pick up a pair of starts at shortstop. The consecutive benchings came after Ortiz had fallen into a 4-for-29 slump at the dish over his previous nine starts, which prompted Murphy to criticize the 26-year-old's plate approach when he spoke to McCalvy prior to Monday's game. The skipper didn't suggest that Ortiz was at any major risk of losing out on an everyday role, and the infielder should benefit from a matchup with a lefty (Clayton Kershaw) in his return to the lineup Tuesday.

Holmes is expected to start Sunday's game against the Royals but will likely be piggybacked by Sean Manaea (elbow/oblique) in the latter's return from the 60-day injured list, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Before the Mets solidify their pitching plans for Sunday, Manaea will need to make it out of his final rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Binghamton unscathed. Holmes, meanwhile, will start Tuesday's game in Baltimore, so the Mets will be able to manage the workload of both him and Manaea by having them work in tandem during the final game before the All-Star break. The piggyback arrangement is unlikely to last beyond Sunday, as both pitchers should have their own spots in the rotation to begin the second half of the season.

Edwards went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Monday's win over the Reds.

The switch hitter is locking in as the All-Star break approaches. Edwards has three multi-hit performances in the last five games, and over the last month he's slashing .306/.375/.361 in 26 contests with four steals in six attempts, seven RBI and 16 runs. While he isn't running as much, or as efficiently, as he did in 2024 -- he's gone 15-for-21 on the basepaths through 73 contests this season after a 31-for-35 showing in only 70 games last year -- he remains a useful three-category fantasy asset, and a strong leadoff option for Miami.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said after Monday's 6-3 win over the Padres that Miller (forearm) is scheduled to undergo an MRI, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

Miller wasn't known to be nursing an injury before the Diamondbacks surprisingly placed him on the 15-day injured list Monday due to a right forearm strain. The extent of the injury won't be fully known until his MRI results are in, but Lovullo noted that his concern level for Miller was "not low, something right in the middle." Before hitting the shelf, Miller had settled in as the Diamondbacks' closer after A.J. Puk (elbow) and Justin Martinez (elbow) required season-ending Tommy John surgeries, notching 10 saves while compiling a 1.98 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 36.1 innings. While Miller was out Monday, Kevin Ginkel stepped in to notch the save, though Lovullo suggested that the Diamondbacks' closer situation will be dictated by matchups until Miller returns, per Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona.

Manaea (elbow/oblique) will likely piggyback Clay Holmes during Sunday's game against the Royals, provided that all goes well in Manaea's final rehab start Tuesday with Double-A Binghamton, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Puma relays that Holmes will likely start the Mets' final game of the first half, with Manaea following him in what would be his season debut. Manaea initially went on the injured list at the beginning of the season due to an oblique strain, but more recently he's dealt with loose bodies in his pitching elbow. The southpaw went three innings and threw 60 pitches in his most recent rehab outing for Binghamton last Wednesday and should get stretched out a bit more in Tuesday's start.

Senga (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Wednesday and tentatively lines up to return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's series opener in Kansas City, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The right-hander is one of two starters the Mets anticipate returning from the IL this weekend, as Sean Manaea (elbow/oblique) is on track to be activated from the 60-day IL to pitch in Sunday's series finale if he makes it out of a rehab start Tuesday without issue. Senga made a lone rehab start this past Saturday with Double-A Binghamton, covering 3.2 innings while striking out four and allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks. Despite the mediocre results, the Mets were more encouraged by the fact that Senga seemingly came out of the rehab start healthy while also tossing 68 pitches. Assuming he's ready to rejoin the rotation Friday, Senga would likely be operating with a light workload restriction in what would be his first start with the big club since June 12.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said prior to Monday's 6-3 win over the Padres that he would continue to have McCann catch for right-hander Zac Gallen if the battery continues to achieve positive results, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Given that Gallen allowed one unearned run on five hits and one walk while striking out nine over six innings Monday, McCann looks like a good bet to remain in the lineup in Gallen's next turn through the rotation. Prior to the Diamondbacks signing McCann on June 23, Gallen endured a nine-start stretch during which he posted a 6.97 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with 21 walks through 51.2 innings. In the two subsequent outings with McCann behind the dish, the right-hander has gone 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA, a 0.85 WHIP, 19 strikeouts and one walk over 13 innings. The catcher has also produced at the plate, going 6-for-18 with two doubles, one home run, three RBI and five runs over six starts behind the dish.

Alexander started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 6-3 win over San Diego.

Alexander was a late addition to the starting lineup after Ketel Marte (groin) was scratched. Marte is hoping to play Tuesday, but Alexander remains on call if needed.

Sanchez allowed one run on seven hits and one walk while striking out eight batters over seven innings in a no-decision against San Francisco on Monday.

Sanchez gave up a second-inning run but otherwise kept the Giants off the scoreboard. The left-hander racked up an impressive 17 whiffs and eight punchouts but got just one one run of support from the Phillies' offense. Sanchez had to settle for a no-decision, but he recorded his seventh straight quality start. During that stretch, the 28-year-old has posted a 1.69 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 46:7 K:BB over 48 innings.

Doval recorded a save against the Phillies on Monday, walking one batter in a hitless and scoreless inning.

Doval was called upon in the ninth frame to protect a two-run lead. He walked the first batter in the inning but faced the minimum amount of hitters thanks to a game-ending double play. This was a promising outing after Doval gave up nine runs (eight earned) over his previous five appearances spanning 5.2 innings. He's remained the Giants' primary closer despite that rough stretch and has succeeded on 14 of 18 save opportunities on the campaign.