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Carter is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.

The Rangers are facing a lefty starter (Jacob Lopez) on Monday, so the left-handed-hitting Carter will remain on the bench for a second day in a row after sitting against the Detroit ace Tarik Skubal in Sunday's 2-1 loss. The newly recalled Michael Helman will spell Carter in center field in the series opener with the Athletics.

Clarke will be placed on the 10-day injured list after being diagnosed with a Grade 2 right adductor strain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

The Athletics will wait until prior to Tuesday's game against the Rangers before officially placing Clarke on the IL. It's likely that either JJ Bleday or Colby Thomas will take Clarke's spot on the roster. While there is no timetable for Clarke's return, it will likely be longer than a minimum stay on the IL, given the nature of the injury.

The Rangers optioned Osuna to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Osuna had started in just three of the Rangers' last 12 games, and since he's still a prospect of some repute, the organization likely sent him back to Round Rock so that he can play on an everyday basis. After receiving his first big-league call-up May 25, the 23-year-old outfielder slashed .164/.293/.224 with one home run and three stolen bases across 82 plate appearances for Texas.

The Rangers recalled Helman from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. He'll start in center field and bat leadoff in the Rangers' series opener versus the Athletics.

Helman will join the 26-man active roster as a replacement for outfielder Alejandro Osuna, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. A 29-year-old utility player, Helman previously appeared in five games with the Rangers this season and went 0-for-4 with two walks, two runs and one steal in six plate appearances. Though he'll occupy a prominent spot in the lineup Monday versus Athletics southpaw Jacob Lopez, the right-handed-hitting Helman may see infrequent opportunities against right-handed pitching while he's up with Texas.

Clarke (hip) is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Rangers.

Clarke had to be pulled from Sunday's game against the Guardians due to right hip discomfort. He is considered day-to-day. Lawrence Butler will slide over to center field for the Athletics on Monday, while Miguel Andujar will receive a start in right field.

Bellinger is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Toronto.

Bellinger will receive a rare day off after he had been included in the lineup for each of the Yankees' previous 19 tilts. Jasson Dominguez and Trent Grisham will join Aaron Judge in the outfield as the Yankees open an important series against the Blue Jays.

The Angels optioned Campero to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Campero's most recent stint with the big club lasted a month, but he played sparingly with only six starts over that time. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for Chris Taylor's (hand) return from the 10-day injured list.

Perez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

He will cede his usual spot in right field to Zach McKinstry, who will occupy the position while Colt Keith covers third base. Perez had started in each of the Tigers' three games over the weekend against the Rangers, going 2-for-10 with a walk and a run.

Baez (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Baez will get at least one day off after he experienced a flareup of the left shoulder injury he initially suffered in a June 14 game against the Reds during Sunday's 2-1 win over the Rangers. Though he's been able to get by with receiving regular treatment since sustaining the injury more than a month ago, Baez went 0-for-2 with a pair of strikeouts before the soreness in his shoulder proved to be too much for him to stay in Sunday's game. For his part, the three-time All-Star doesn't believe he'll require a stint on the injured list, but he'll likely need to make notable progress within the next few days to avoid being deactivated.

Mangum is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the White Sox.

Mangum had started each of the previous six tilts but will get a breather for Monday's series opener. Christopher Morel will start in left field and bat seventh for the Rays.