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Bae went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Bae got a second consecutive start since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday and swiped his third bag of the season after getting walked in the fifth. He likely won't be up with the big club for much longer with Bryan Reynolds (back) set to return from the bereavement list any day now. Bae now has six base hits, three RBI, six runs, three steals and a 3:9 BB:K in 34 plate appearances with the Pirates this year.

Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo homer, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Cruz finally got the Pirates on the board with a solo blast to right off Joe Mantiply in the sixth for his second homer in as many games. Sunday was also just the third time this season he's drawn multiple walks in one game. Since coming back from the All-Star break, the 25-year-old is hitting .314/.385/.743 with three homers, nine RBI, eight runs and a 4:10 BB:K in 39 plate appearance over nine games.

Spiers (shoulder) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's game against the Cubs in Cincinnati, MLB.com reports.

Spiers landed on the injured list July 13 with a right shoulder impingement but made a quick recovery from the injury. He didn't go out on a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated, as the Reds feel comfortable enough with him taking the hill Monday after he checked out fine following a bullpen session Friday. Spiers owns a 3.86 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 41:9 K:BB over 47 innings with the Reds this season.

Steer went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Rays.

Steer stole a base in the sixth inning but was stranded there. The theft was his 16th, a new career high. He was not a big threat to steal in the minors, but that has changed since becoming a full-timer in the majors last season (15 of 18). Steer, who has 15 home runs, is threatening to post his first 20-20 season.

Rodriguez (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Rodriguez followed up a two-inning simulated game Friday with Sunday's bullpen. The Diamondbacks will evaluate the left-hander Monday to determine what the next step is for him. Rodriguez landed on the injured list during spring training and had a setback in April, when he experienced discomfort in his left lat.

Kelly (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Kelly, who threw a simulated game Thursday, followed up with a bullpen Sunday. The Diamondbacks plan to assess the right-hander after recovering from the session to determine next steps. Kelly landed on the injured list in April after feeling something grab in the shoulder while playing catch in the outfield.

Assad (5-3) yielded three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings Sunday, striking out five and earning a win over the Royals.

Assad was tagged with two runs in the first inning but was able to shake it off and deliver a quality start. The only damage against him after that was a solo shot by Freddy Fermin. Assad completed six innings for the first time since May 15, which was also his last win. During that nine-start span between wins, he posted a 5.13 ERA and a 5.8 BB/9 over 40.1 frames. Assad now owns a 3.23 ERA with an 86:42 K:BB through 19 outings. His next start is projected to be at home against the Cardinals.

Myers struck out five batters while allowing one run on three hits and a walk over four innings Sunday. He did not factor into the decision during the win over Miami.

Myers coughed up a homer to Xavier Edwards on the first pitch of the day but settled in after that. Myers threw just 75 pitches (50 strikes), his lowest total since June 12 against Toronto. Despite the short outing, he lowered his ERA to 3.10 with a 73:23 K:BB through 81.1 innings this season. Myers is projected to make his next start in Washington.

Tyler (0-2) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks over four innings Sunday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Brewers.

Tyler coughed up a two-run shot to Jake Bauers in the first inning and allowed two more runs in the fourth. It was the first time Tyler's allowed more than three runs in an MLB outing. His season ERA jumped to 4.74 with a 20:12 K:BB through 24.2 innings. Assuming Tyler gets another start, he's currently in line for a matchup in Atlanta.

Bauers went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a triple, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's win over Miami.

Bauers put the Brewers on top early with a two-run shot in the first inning. He later tripled and scored in the fifth. Bauers snapped a 16-game homerless drought with his first long ball since June 26, which was also his last extra-base hit. He's now slashing .226/.333/.412 with 19 extra-base hits and 35 RBI through 76 games.