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  • Back in lineup Monday
    Ohtani (back) is serving as the designated hitter and batting second in Monday's game against the Giants.

    Advice: Ohtani sat out Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Padres after leaving Saturday's game due to back tightness. The day off seems to have done the trick, and Ohtani is back in action for Monday's series opener. Ohtani has gone 12-for-28 with eight runs, four stolen bases, four home runs and eight RBI in May. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
     
  • Joey Gallo on track to return this weekend
    Joey Gallo (shoulder) is slated to play two more rehab games with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Advice: He’ll then likely rejoin the Nationals this weekend. Gallo has hit .154/.353/.539 in eight minor league games. He’s 4-for-26 with three homers and a double. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
    Joey GalloWSH - 1B,OF
    4:40 pm @CWS
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Benched against lefty
    Kelenic is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Kelenic will retreat to the bench for the series opener versus the Cubs with ace lefty Shota Imanaga taking the bump for Chicago. The right-handed-hitting Adam Duvall will fill in for Kelenic in left field. Rotowire.com 35 minutes ago
     
  • Rejoins bullpen
    The Guardians recalled Strzelecki from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Strzelecki will give the Guardians another relief option while Sam Hentges is on paternity leave. He has made three scoreless appearances out of the bullpen for the big club this season. Rotowire.com 37 minutes ago
     
  • Goes on paternity leave
    The Guardians placed Hentges on the paternity leave list Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Hentges will likely miss the entire three-game set against the Rangers before rejoining the club this weekend for its series versus the Twins. Peter Strzelecki is taking Hentges' spot in Cleveland's bullpen. Rotowire.com 39 minutes ago
     
  • Slated for rehab assignment
    Francis (forearm) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Francis is slated for two innings and/or 40-to-45 pitches in the outing. While it would appear Francis will be stretched back out as a starter on his rehab assignment, he appears more likely to fill a long-relief role once he's back with the Blue Jays. Rotowire.com 42 minutes ago
     
  • Jesse Winker absent due to back spasms
    Jesse Winker is out of Monday’s lineup after leaving Sunday’s game due to back spasms.

    Advice: Winker said he feels better today, which suggests he might be able to play tomorrow. The veteran is batting just .143/.247/.247 over his last 21 games. Rotoworld 42 minutes ago
    Jesse WinkerWSH - OF
    4:40 pm @CWS
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    DTD
     
  • Could be activated Tuesday
    Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Smith (shoulder) could return from the 15-day injured list Tuesday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Smith's minor-league rehab assignment is considered complete, so the Mets will merely need to decide which player will come off the 26-man active roster to create room for the right-handed reliever. Before hitting the shelf April 27 with shoulder inflammation, Smith logged three holds and one save over his 10 appearances out of the Mets bullpen while pitching to a 2.70 ERA and 1.70 WHIP across 10 innings. Rotowire.com 44 minutes ago
    Drew SmithNYM - RP
    4:10 pm vs PHI
    New Player Note
    IL15
     
  • Throws off mound
    Rodriguez (back) threw a bullpen session Monday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: He's slated for another bullpen session in the coming days and might be ready for a rehab assignment after that as he recovers from thoracic spine inflammation. Rodriguez had been starting for the Blue Jays before going on the injured list, but it's not certain what his role will be when he returns. Rotowire.com 45 minutes ago