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The Los Angeles Angels placed catcher Logan O'Hoppe on the 10-day injured list on Sunday after he sustained a left wrist fracture. The injury forces O'Hoppe to the sidelines as the team manages his recovery timeline.
Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates' game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates' game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The Washington Nationals placed co-closer Clayton Beeter on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 23, due to right forearm soreness. The team is currently arranging for imaging to evaluate the extent of the injury. Beeter will begin a recovery period while the medical staff monitors his progress to determine a timeline for his return to the bullpen.
The Athletics officially activated Brent Rooker from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Rooker, a two-time All-Star, missed 14 games while recovering from a right oblique strain. He returns to the active roster and is slotted into the cleanup spot as the designated hitter for Sunday's game against Texas, providing a significant boost to the Oakland lineup.
Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday. Imai has been sidelined since April 12 due to right arm fatigue. He successfully threw a bullpen session at Daikin Park on Sunday morning, clearing the way for his return to competition. The team will monitor his progress closely during this assignment as he works toward rejoining the active roster.
Ernie Clement is in the starting lineup at shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians.
Yohendrick Pinango is featured in the Toronto Blue Jays' Sunday team notes as the organization provides an initial look at the player. The team is evaluating his performance and potential, with discussions surrounding his role and the possibility of him earning a more permanent spot in the organization's plans if he continues to impress during his current stint.
Steven Kwan is back in action for the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. After being sidelined recently with a neck issue, Kwan is set to lead off and start in center field. His return provides a boost to the top of the Guardians' order as they continue their series against the Blue Jays.
Colt Keith is in the starting lineup at third base for the Detroit Tigers in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
TJ Friedl is in the starting lineup in center field for the Cincinnati Reds in Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
RHP Rhett Lowder (3-1, 3.10 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Cincinnati Reds in Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
RHP Keider Montero (1-2, 3.68 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Detroit Tigers in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Matt McLain is in the starting lineup at second base for the Cincinnati Reds in Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Gleyber Torres is in the starting lineup at second base for the Detroit Tigers in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Kevin McGonigle provided one of the few offensive highlights for the Detroit Tigers in their 9-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night. McGonigle connected for a solo home run, joining Spencer Torkleson as the only players to drive in runs for Detroit during the contest. He is also slated to start at shortstop in Sunday's series finale.
Kyle Bradish is on the mound for the Baltimore Orioles in Sunday's afternoon series finale against the Boston Red Sox.
Josh Naylor is out of the Seattle Mariners' starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. The absence is attributed to quad tightness, as reported by Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. The team is currently managing the issue, and his status remains day-to-day as they evaluate his recovery.
Byron Buxton is not included in the Minnesota Twins' starting lineup for their Sunday matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Jose Quintana is scheduled to take the mound for the Colorado Rockies in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the New York Mets, as both teams look to establish consistency.
