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  • Alec Bohm 3B | PHI

    Phillies' Alec Bohm: Homers in four-hit performance

    Bohm went 4-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double, a stolen base and an additional RBI in Monday's win over the Tigers.

    Bohm got started early Monday, slugging a two-run home run in the opening frame to give the Phillies a 4-0 lead. The 27-year-old wasn't done, recording three more hits including his MLB-leading 28th double of the season. Bohm has been excellent in the month of June, batting .329 with four home runs, six doubles, 17 RBI, 10 runs scored and two stolen bases.

  • Eguy Rosario 3B | SD

    Padres' Eguy Rosario: Recalled by San Diego

    The Padres recalled Rosario from Triple-A El Paso on Monday.

    Rosario started the season with the big club, slashing .250/.294/.542 with three home runs and six RBI over 52 plate appearances before he was optioned to the minors May 5 with Manny Machado returning to third base. In Triple-A, Rosario was slashing .289/.400/.622 with 10 home runs and 35 RBI before his second call-up to the majors. To make room for Rosario on the 26-man roster, Jose Azocar was optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.

  • Trey Lipscomb 3B | WAS

    Nationals' Trey Lipscomb: Sent to Triple-A

    The Nationals optioned Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester on Monday.

    Lipscomb was recalled from Rochester on June 12 when Joey Gallo (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. He appeared in five games for Washington following his call-up, going 1-for-11 over that span. Lipscomb will head back to Triple-A to get steadier playing time, with his demotion opening up a spot on the 26-man active roster for designated hitter/outfielder Harold Ramirez, whose contract was selected from Rochester.

  • Cavan Biggio 3B | LAD

    Dodgers' Cavan Biggio: Idle against lefty

    Biggio is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

    The lefty-hitting Biggio will once again hit the bench while the Dodgers face off against a lefty starter (Garrett Crochet) for the third time in four games. Platoon mate Enrique Hernandez gets the nod at third base in Biggio's stead.

  • Reds' Santiago Espinal: Playing time trending upward

    Espinal will start at third base and bat seventh in Monday's game against the Pirates.

    Espinal will occupy third base for the fifth time in six games, with three of those starts coming against right-handers. For the second time during that stretch, Espinal will take aim at Pirates lefty Bailey Falter, who takes the hill for the Pirates on Monday. Espinal will carry a five-game hitting streak into Monday's contest, and he could end up handling a near-everyday role in the Cincinnati infield until the team elects to reinstate Noelvi Marte (suspension) to the big-league roster. Marte's 80-game suspension comes to an end Thursday, but he's struggled during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville and could be optioned if the Reds prefer to hand Espinal regular playing time.

  • Joseph Ortiz 3B | MIL

    Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Taking seat Monday

    Ortiz is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

    Ortiz had started each of the previous 10 contests but will begin this one on the bench. Andruw Monasterio will cover third base while Ortiz gets some rest.

  • Nolan Arenado 3B | STL

    Cardinals' Nolan Arenado: Expected back soon

    Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Monday that he's optimistic Arenado (forearm) will be ready to return to the lineup in the coming days, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

    Arenado will miss a second straight start Monday against Atlanta with a left forearm issue, which is evidently something that's bothered the third baseman off and on throughout the season. However, he's feeling better following an injection and was working out on the field pregame Monday. Brandon Crawford will get a second straight start at the hot corner in Arenado's place.

  • Nolan Arenado 3B | STL

    Cardinals' Nolan Arenado: Remains out Monday

    Arenado (forearm) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

    Arenado will miss a second straight start after he exited Saturday's 9-4 win over the Giants with left forearm discomfort. He received an injection to help combat the pain and is considered day-to-day. Brandon Crawford will make another start at third base Monday in Arenado's stead.

  • Mark Vientos 3B | NYM

    Mets' Mark Vientos: Lifts seventh homer

    Vientos went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Cubs.

    Vientos has two homers over his last four contests after going deep in the eighth inning Sunday. The third baseman is up to seven long balls, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored, six doubles and no stolen bases while slashing .289/.344/.526 over 125 plate appearances. Vientos has been operating in a starting role at the hot corner since Brett Baty was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse at the end of May.

  • Joseph Ortiz 3B | MIL

    Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Notches fifth steal

    Ortiz went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Padres.

    Ortiz logged his second multi-hit effort in a row after going 11 contests without one. The infielder has maintained a strong .278/.383/.449 slash line with six home runs, five steals, 27 RBI, 31 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples over 244 plate appearances this season. While the overall numbers are good, he has just three extra-base hits across 20 games in June.

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