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The Rangers announced Aug. 12 that Garcia (shoulder) is expected to resume throwing off a mound soon, MLB.com reports.

Nearly two weeks have passed since that update, but it's unclear whether Garcia has been able to take the next step in his throwing progression by getting back on a mound. Garcia has had an uncommonly slow recovery from an injury that the Rangers have labeled as left rotator cuff inflammation. He's been on the shelf since April 23 and has had to pause his throwing program on multiple occasions after experiencing continued discomfort while playing catch.

Burger went 2-for-3 with a solo homer, a double, two RBI, two walks and a strikeout during an 11-2 win over the White Sox on Monday.

After reaching base just one time in his previous four games, Burger got on base four times during Monday's blowout win. The 30-year-old connected with his 22nd homer of the season in the fifth inning to extend the lead. Burger later drove in Evan Carter on an RBI double to add more distance on the scoreboard. Burger is slashing .236/.301/.424 with 22 homers and 75 RBI in 498 plate appearances this season.

Phillips will start Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Phillips was deployed as a reliever in his last appearance Aug. 18 against the Phillies, but he'll work as a starter Tuesday as the Marlins look to bounce back from a loss in the series opener. The 28-year-old has been a solid option for the Marlins over his last eight outings, posting a 3.98 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with a 27:10 K:BB across 31.2 frames.

Seager went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI, a run scored and a walk during Monday's 11-2 win over the White Sox.

With the three base knocks Monday, Seager has now recorded multi-hit performances in eight of his last nine games. The 32-year-old helped out early, lining a two-run double to extend the lead to three. He later added on some insurance, smacking an RBI double to center field. Over his last 15 games, Seager is slashing .357/.419/.607 with three homers and eight RBI in 61 plate appearances.

Rocker (5-10) picked up the win while allowing two runs on five hits and three walks Monday. He struck out eight.

After three shaky outings from Rocker, he bounced back Monday against the White Sox. The 26-year-old's lone mistake was a two-run homer off the bat of Tristan Peters in the second inning. Rocker now owns a 4.41 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 117:51 K:BB in 126.2 innings this season.

Peters went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a strikeout during Monday's 11-2 loss to Texas.

In his first at-bat against Kumar Rocker, Peters smashed a two-run homer, accounting for Chicago's lone two runs. Peters has now homered in three consecutive games for the White Sox. On the year, the 26-year-old is slashing .271/.333/.444 with 10 homers and 47 RBI in 391 plate appearances.

Urquidy (2-1) earned the loss after giving up five runs on six hits and four walks through three innings. He struck out two.

After throwing six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts in his last outing Wednesday against the Cubs, Urquidy lasted just three innings Monday. The 31-year-old has made just three appearances in his short tenure with the White Sox, this being his first start. In those three games, Urquidy has posted a 5.68 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB over 12.2 innings. The right-hander is slated to make his next start Saturday against the Twins.

Story (sports hernia) will continue his rehab assignment Tuesday at Triple-A Worcester, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Story had been viewed as candidate to return from the 60-day injured list Monday, but he didn't join the Red Sox for the start of their road trip and looks like he'll remain out for all three games of the team's series in Miami to begin the week. If all goes well during Tuesday's rehab contest, Story -- who has been on the shelf since May 16 -- could be activated at some point during the Red Sox's weekend series in New York versus the Yankees. Since kicking off his rehab assignment with Worcester on Aug. 16, Story has gone 4-for-21 with a 0:5 BB:K while playing exclusively in the field at shortstop.

The Cubs outrighted Miller to Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Miller was booted off the 40-man roster Friday, and after going unclaimed on waivers, he'll stay in the organization and report to Iowa. He's slashed .299/.352/.459 with seven home runs and 10 stolen bases over 96 games this season at Triple-A.

Whisenhunt left Monday's start against the Reds due to an apparent left arm injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three over 2.2 scoreless innings prior to exiting.

Whisenhunt walked off the field with team trainers in the top of the third inning, though the severity of the injury remains unclear. He'll likely be sent for further tests to determine whether he'll require a trip to the injured list.