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  • Matt Chapman 3B | SF

    Giants' Matt Chapman: In Monday's lineup

    Chapman (shin/foot) will start at third base and bat fifth Monday in Colorado, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Chapman fouled a ball off his foot/shin during Sunday's 13-2 win over the Orioles and exited the game early, but he expressed optimism that he wouldn't miss further time. As anticipated, Chapman will check back into the lineup as the Giants kick off a three-game series in Coors Field.

  • Paul DeJong 3B | WAS

    Nationals' Paul DeJong: Sitting after three straight starts

    DeJong is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

    DeJong will hit the bench after he had started in each of the last three games while going 2-for-11 with seven strikeouts. Though DeJong should be a fixture in the lineup against left-handed pitching throughout September, his playing time versus righties may be more sporadic so long as the Nationals stay committed to giving third baseman Brady House regular starts.

  • Orlando Arcia 3B | COL

    Rockies' Orlando Arcia: Working in reserve role

    Arcia went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Sunday against the Cubs.

    Arcia has started every other game across Colorado's last six contests, filling in primarily at second base. He drew a start at third base Sunday and delivered an RBI single in the fourth inning. Arcia has gone 8-for-23 with five RBI and three runs scored since returning from the injured list Aug. 17.

  • Ke'Bryan Hayes 3B | CIN

    Reds' Ke'Bryan Hayes: Hitting better than expected

    Hayes went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Cardinals.

    Hayes had a couple of run-scoring singles in the game and is doing his best to dispel the notion that he's all glove and no bat. Since joining the Reds at the trade deadline, Hayes has a .756 OPS with 10 extra-base hits (three home runs), nine RBI, two steals and 12 runs scored over 28 games. One thing to monitor is how the Reds plan to use top prospect and third baseman Sal Stewart, who is expected to be called up Monday. Stewart may play some third base, but he's recently been given work at second base and is an ideal fit at DH.

  • Matt Chapman 3B | SF

    Giants' Matt Chapman: Doesn't expect to miss time

    Chapman left Sunday's win over the Orioles early after fouling a ball off his left shin/foot, but he's "fine" and expects to be in the starting lineup Monday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    San Francisco was ahead 8-0 in the sixth inning at the time of Chapman's removal, and he was able to complete his plate appearance before being pulled, so it appears the third baseman's exit was precautionary. Nonetheless, fantasy managers who roster Chapman may be best served by keeping an eye on the Giants' lineup Monday to make sure the team does indeed give him the go-ahead to play.

  • Matt Chapman 3B | SF

    Giants' Matt Chapman: Exits early with possible injury

    Chapman was pulled from Sunday's game against Baltimore after fouling a ball off his left shin/foot, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

    Chapman was in clear pain after the foul ball, but he remained in the game and worked a walk. However, he was subsequently replaced at first base by Casey Schmitt. The Giants were up 8-0 in the sixth inning at the time Chapman departed, so it's possible his removal was simply precautionary. San Francisco may provide an update on the veteran third baseman after he gets looked at.

  • Max Muncy 3B | LAD

    Dodgers' Max Muncy: Won't return during road trip

    Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Muncy (oblique/illness) won't return during the Dodgers upcoming road trip, which runs Sept. 2-7, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

    The third baseman appeared on track to rejoin the Dodgers at the start of September, but he's recently dealt with a chest cold that will delay his return. Assuming there's no additional issues, Muncy could be back on the active roster for the start of the next homestand versus the Rockies on Sept. 8.

  • Connor Norby 2B | MIA

    Marlins' Connor Norby: Taking Sunday off

    Norby is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

    Norby will get a breather after returning from the injured list Friday and starting two straight games, going 3-for-7 with two doubles, two walks, three RBI and three runs. Javier Sanoja will cover third base Sunday.

  • Diamondbacks' Blaze Alexander: Back at third base Saturday

    Alexander started at third base and went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Dodgers.

    Alexander is swinging a hot bat right now, going 6-for-14 with two doubles, two home runs, four RBI and six runs scored over a four-game hit streak. A day after manager Torey Lovullo discussed Alexander's role -- shifting from primary third baseman to a utility role -- he was back at the hot corner against a right-hander. Lovullo talked to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports on Friday about having Jordan Lawlar playing the left side of the infield but added that would be against lefties and certain righties. As both Alexander and Lawlar are right-handed batters, this won't be a traditional platoon situation.

  • Mark Vientos DH | NYM

    Mets' Mark Vientos: Homers again in loss

    Vientos went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 11-8 loss to the Marlins.

    Vientos jump-started the Mets' offense with a three-run homer in the third inning. After seeing his 10-game hitting streak end Thursday, he's bounced back by homering on consecutive days for the third time in August. The 25-year-old began the month with seven long balls but is now up to 15 on the year while carrying a .246/.293/.439 slash line, 53 RBI and 37 runs scored across 375 plate appearances.

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