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Susac went 2-for-4 with a double in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Padres.

Susac lined a leadoff double to center field in the sixth inning and singled in the eighth. He's recorded at least one hit in each of his last three games and is batting .280 with eight RBI, five runs scored, three home runs and a stolen base in 29 plate appearances since returning from the injured list after the All-Star break. On the year, he's slashing .266/.310/.406 with 22 RBI, 10 runs scored, three long balls and two stolen bases across 144 plate appearances.

The White Sox scratched Montgomery from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays due to a superficial skin infection on his right ankle, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

The skin condition doesn't seem to be a major concern for Montgomery, but he'll effectively get two days to recover thanks to a team off day Monday. Everson Pereira will draw the start in right field in place of Montgomery, who is slashing .255/.339/.364 with zero home runs, one stolen base, eight RBI and seven runs in 15 games since the All-Star break.

Suarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

The veteran slugger started the previous four games but will hit the bench Sunday while in the midst of a 2-for-26 slump, during which he has struck out 16 times. Nathaniel Lowe will step in as Cincinnati's designated hitter in place of Suarez for the series finale versus Pittsburgh.

The Mets selected Stock's contract from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of his scheduled start Sunday against the Marlins at Citi Field.

Stock will be making his 2026 MLB debut in what will be his first big-league start since the 2021 season. The 36-year-old right-hander has staged an incredible comeback from thoracic outlet syndrome, after he experienced symptoms of the nerve condition back in March while pitching for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic. He was cleared to resume pitching in minor-league games June 19 and moved into the rotation earlier this month at Syracuse, where he allowed just two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out nine in 7.2 innings between two starts. Stock will now make the jump into the rotation at New York, though his opportunity to stick around with the big club in a starting role beyond Sunday will likely depend on whether at least one of Clay Holmes (fibula) and Freddy Peralta is moved ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Expect Stock to have a limited workload Sunday, as he hasn't thrown more than four innings or 66 pitches in any of his minor-league outings.

The White Sox scratched Montgomery from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

The team has yet to provide word whether Montgomery's removal from the lineup was the result of an injury or illness. The rookie may simply be getting a day off, as he's started every game dating back to July 8, going 1-for-15 with a 1:5 BB:K over his last four contests. Everson Pereira will fill in for Montgomery in right field and bat eighth.

The Pirates reinstated Horwitz (concussion/hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He'll start at first base and bat fifth for the series finale in Cincinnati.

Horwitz had been on the shelf since June 25 after suffering a left hamstring strain, but he was expected to return from the IL earlier in the week after completing a three-game rehab assignment. However, he sustained a mild concussion in his final minor-league contest July 25, prompting the Pirates to delay his activation until he was no longer exhibiting any symptoms. Now fully cleared, Horwitz should settle back in as the everyday first baseman after slashing .280/.386/.455 with 10 home runs, 36 runs and 33 RBI in 74 games prior to landing on the IL.

Strider (elbow) appears unlikely to pitch again in 2026, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

After landing on the shelf June 13 due to right elbow inflammation, Strider met with Dr. Keith Meister and was prescribed a month of rest. He was expected to be re-evaluated over the All-Star break, but Atlanta hasn't provided a formal update on Strider's progress, and his locker got cleaned out during Atlanta's most recent homestand -- a strong sign that the club isn't expecting the right-hander back over the final two months of the regular season or in the playoffs. Strider labored through eight starts prior to going on the injured list, walking 12.8 percent of the batters he faced while pitching to a 5.31 ERA and 1.36 WHIP across 39 innings.

Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Martinez started the first two contests of the series and ended a seven-game hitless stretch by going 2-for-5 with a double, a run and two strikeouts Saturday. Chase DeLauter will man right field while Jose Ramirez serves as the designated hitter, which opens up third base for Gabriel Arias.

Mayo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

He'll take a seat against right-hander Zack Wheeler, ending a streak of five straight starts at either third base or DH. The Orioles faced three right-handers and two lefties during that stretch, as Mayo went 4-for-16 with one home run, two walks, five RBI and four runs, but also six strikeouts. Christian Encarnacion-Strand will receive the nod at third base Sunday, but Mayo still looks like he could be in store for fairly steady playing time so long as he's performing adequately at the plate.

The Guardians optioned Dion to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

The left-hander spent most of June and July in the big leagues but has been shuttled between Triple-A and the majors a few times since the All-Star break. In his first taste of MLB this season, Dion has a 4.58 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB across 19.2 innings. Trade acquisition Craig Yoho will fill the vacated roster spot for Cleveland.