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The Padres optioned Johnson to Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

With Fernando Tatis back from the 60-day injured list, Johnson will lose hold of his short-side platoon role in the San Diego outfield and head back to El Paso. He should play on a near-everyday basis at Triple-A and stay ready in case another opportunity with the Padres presents itself.

The Padres activated Tatis (thigh) from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Tatis has been sidelined since late June with a stress reaction in his right femur. He had been working out at the team's spring training complex in Arizona the last several days and came out of it well enough that he'll skip a rehab assignment and go right back into the Padres' lineup. Tatis is starting in right field and batting second Monday versus the Tigers in his return to action.

The Reds outrighted Kravetz to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Kravetz cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization. The 27-year-old retired the only two batters he faced in his lone appearance with Cincinnati.

Kiner-Falefa is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Cubs.

Alika Williams will start at shortstop and bat ninth, while Nick Gonzales will be elevated to the leadoff spot. Kiner-Falefa is slashing only .223/.263/.321 since joining the Pirates, but this is his first day off since he arrived in Pittsburgh.

Senga (calf) said Monday that he's open to the idea of returning as a reliever later this season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Coming back as a reliever might be Senga's only shot to pitch for the Mets again this season. He played catch on the field again Monday but still has numerous hurdles to clear in his recovery from a left calf strain. Senga is eligible for activation from the 60-day injured list Sept. 26.

Scott (elbow) threw all of his pitches off the slope of the mound Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Scott is hoping to be able to throw his full repertoire in a bullpen session soon. The young right-hander remains confident he'll be able to return from his right UCL sprain before the end of the season, but he's still got some ramping up to do and doesn't have a lot of time. Scott has been sidelined since late July.

Higashioka (illness) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Tigers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Higashioka missed the previous two contests because he was under the weather. However, he's feeling well enough to give it a go in the series opener Monday.

Profar is not in the lineup for Monday's contest against the Tigers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

It's the first day off since June 22 for Profar, who has just one hit over his last seven games, though he has drawn nine walks over that span. David Peralta will take over in left field while Profar gets a breather.

Vientos isn't in the Mets' lineup for Monday's game versus the Red Sox.

After going 5-for-14 with an RBI during New York's last series against the White Sox, Vientos will get a chance to rest during Monday's series opener. Jose Iglesias will start at the hot corner instead and bat fifth.

Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Monday's game against Boston.

Alvarez will sit down for a second consecutive game after going 3-for-16 with two RBI over his last five contests. Luis Torrens will catch instead for Luis Severino and bat ninth.