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The Dodgers reinstated Hernandez (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday. He'll start in left field and bat fifth in the Dodgers' series opener versus the Athletics.

Los Angeles optioned outfielder Ryan Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City to clear room on the active roster for Hernandez, who will return to the Dodgers after a month-long stint on the shelf due to a left hamstring strain. Hernandez exhibited little sign of rust during his four-game rehab assignment at Triple-A last week, going 3-for-14 with three home runs and two walks. He'll likely step back into a near-everyday role in left field, which could result in Tommy Edman seeing more time at second base at the expense of Alex Freeland.

The Mets recalled Gerber from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Gerber has fared well in his opportunities in the majors this season, holding the opposition to just one run with a 6:1 K:BB over five innings. He will likely be utilized in a middle-relief role.

The Mets optioned Myers to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.

Myers was touched up for three runs on six hits over three relief innings in Sunday's loss to the Phillies, and he's collected an uninspiring 6.21 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB in 42 innings for the Mets this season. Joey Gerber was called up from Triple-A to replace Myers in the bullpen and on the 26-man active roster.

The Nationals outrighted Lara to Double-A Harrisburg on Monday.

He's no longer on the 40-man roster, but Lara will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The hard-throwing righty holds a 10.13 ERA and 22:31 K:BB across 16 frames at the Double-A level in 2026.

The Nationals recalled Cornelio from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

Cornelio has been shaky in three appearances for the Nationals this season, logging a 6.48 ERA and 4:9 K:BB over 8.1 innings. Though most of the 26-year-old's pro experience is as a starting pitcher, he pitched in a relief role with Rochester after being sent down by the Nationals earlier this month, and he appears ticketed for the bullpen during this stint in the majors.

The Nationals recalled Palmquist from Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

He could fill the role of long reliever vacated by Mitchell Parker (elbow), who landed on the 15-day injured list Monday. Palmquist permitted one earned run over 3.1 innings last week in his lone appearance for the Nationals.

The Nationals placed Lovelady on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left triceps strain.

Lovelady retired the only batter he faced during an appearance Sunday versus the Orioles, but he apparently came out of the outing with an injury. The lefty reliever has filled a variety of roles for the Nationals this season from opener to occasional closer, but he'll now been shelved at least through the All-Star break.

The Nationals placed Parker on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow inflammation.

Parker was forced from an appearance Sunday versus the Orioles due to the injury. While the injury designation is listed as inflammation, it's not clear whether Parker might still need to undergo testing to rule out a more serious injury. The southpaw has collected a 6.58 ERA and 34:13 K:BB over 39.2 innings out of the Washington bullpen this season.

Johnston will start in right field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Marlins.

The Rockies will keep Johnston in the starting nine for the fourth straight game and for the fifth time in six contests after he went 6-for-15 at the plate over the previous week, boosting his OPS to .814 on the season. Johnston's opportunities appeared to be on the downturn around the middle of the June, but he's begun to eat into the playing time Tyler Freeman, a right-handed hitter who should play regularly against lefties but may be in line for more of a part-time role against righties. With Colorado projected to face four right-handed Marlins starters and two right-handed Giants starters at Coors Field during its seven-game week, the left-handed-hitting Johnston looks like a solid short-term fantasy option, even in shallower leagues.

Castro is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

Castro will get his first day off since June 17, ending a stretch of nine consecutive starts for the veteran infielder. While Castro hits the bench Monday, the Rockies will turn to Edouard Julien at second base and Kyle Karros at third base.