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  • On bench Monday, could sit vs. RHPs
    Sheets is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Sheets will hit the bench while the Dodgers send southpaw James Paxton to the mound. Sheets had started the previous five games while the White Sox faced off against right-handed pitchers, but he'll likely begin to sit out some of those matchups more frequently after Chicago returned Eloy Jimenez from the injured list Sunday. With Jimenez occupying the designated-hitter spot, Andrew Vaughn locked in at first base and Andrew Benintendi and Tommy Pham serving as the White Sox's primary starters in the corner outfield, all four of Sheets' avenues for regular playing time would seem to be blocked. Rotowire.com Monday, 3:28 pm
    Gavin SheetsCWS - 1B,OF
    1:10 pm vs ATL
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  • Idle against lefty
    Biggio is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

    Advice: 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. Rotowire.com Monday, 3:20 pm
    Cavan BiggioLAD - 1B,2B,3B,OF
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  • Paul Goldschmidt resting versus Braves
    Paul Goldschmidt is being rested Monday against the Braves.

    Advice: Goldschmidt’s scheduled day off was originally set for Saturday, but it was pushed back because of Nolan Arenado’s ailments. It’s happening today anyway, even though Arenado still isn’t back. Alec Burleson is playing first base. Rotoworld Monday, 1:56 pm
     
  • Activated, starting Monday
    Arias (personal) was reinstated from the family medical emergency list and will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's series opener in Baltimore.

    Advice: Cleveland sent infielder Angel Martinez back to Triple-A Columbus to make room on the 26-man active roster for Arias, who rejoins the big club after missing the previous three games while tending to a personal matter. Though he'll immediately enter the lineup in his return to the Guardians as the Orioles send southpaw Cade Povich to the mound, the righty-hitting Arias is expected to serve as a bench player against right-handed pitching more often than not. Rotowire.com Monday, 1:47 pm
    Gabriel AriasCLE - 1B,3B,SS,OF
    5:10 pm @KC
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  • Gabriel Arias activated from emergency list
    Guardians activated INF Gabriel Arias from the family medical emergency list.

    Advice: Arias, who mostly plays against lefties, will return to his utility role after a three-day absence from the team. Rotoworld Monday, 1:44 pm
    Gabriel AriasCLE - 1B,3B,SS,OF
    5:10 pm @KC
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  • Playing time trending up
    Carpenter will serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Monday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: After he was excluded from the lineup for a stretch of six consecutive games from June 12 through 17 while the Cardinals faced four lefty starters and handed starts to Nolan Arenado and Masyn Winn at DH in the other two matchups with righties, Carpenter will now get his sixth start in a row. He's earned a more stable spot in the lineup against righties after going 6-for-16 with a double and a walk over the previous five games. The lefty-hitting Carpenter should continue to sit regularly versus lefties, however. Rotowire.com Monday, 1:20 pm
     
  • Rare day off Monday
    Goldschmidt is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: Goldschmidt will take a seat for the first time since May 9 and just the third time all season. Alec Burleson will start at first base Monday while Goldschmidt receives some rest. Rotowire.com Monday, 12:56 pm
     
  • Stays hot at plate
    Burleson went 2-for-4 with two RBI singles, a run scored and two stolen bases during Sunday's 5-3 win over the Giants.

    Advice: Burleson generated multiple hits for the third consecutive contest, building on a two-homer effort Saturday with a pair of RBI on Sunday. After stealing just two bases in his first 67 games, Burleson has swiped three in the past two contests and took second base on both of his hits. The outfielder is 24-for-83 (.289) in June and ranks in the top 10 in MLB in both runs scored and homers during the month. Rotowire.com Sunday, 10:49 pm
     
  • Drives in three runs
    Diaz went 3-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's victory against the Orioles.

    Advice: Diaz knocked an RBI single in the first inning and later brought home two more runs with a pair of sacrifice flies. After hitting .200 in May, the 25-year-old has gone 18-for-57 (.316) in 15 June contests. Diaz owns a .704 OPS with 37 RBI and 31 runs scored in 67 games. Rotowire.com Sunday, 6:29 pm