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Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases Monday and will do so again Wednesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Varsho should be cleared to begin a rehab assignment after that, although the Blue Jays have not yet confirmed as much. The outfielder had a setback with his left hamstring in late June, but he has progressed well since then and could be back at the start of the second half, or shortly after.

Schneider is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

Schneider will hit the bench for the series opener in Chicago after he had started in each of the past seven games while going 7-for-22 with two home runs, one double, one walk, five runs and four RBI. With Andres Gimenez (ankle) recently joining Daulton Varsho (hamstring) and Anthony Santander (shoulder) on the injured list, Schneider will likely be in store for at least a semi-regular role with Toronto until the team reclaims some health.

White Sox general manager Chris Getz said Monday that Robert (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list within the next couple days, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Robert is eligible for reinstatement at any time, and the White Sox could add him back to the 26-man active roster at some point during the team's series against the Blue Jays that runs through Wednesday. He's been out since late May with a left hamstring strain, but Robert has been running for a few days and appears likely to bypass a rehab assignment.

The Guardians recalled Noel from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.

Noel was sent down to Columbus a month ago after putting up an ugly .392 OPS and 31.8 percent strikeout rate over 107 plate appearances with Cleveland. He could be up with the big club for a brief spell, as Kyle Manzardo was placed on the family medical emergency list Monday and will be eligible for activation as soon as Thursday.

Baldwin will start in center field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Baldwin will occupy center field for the fifth straight game and the sixth time in seven contests following his promotion from Triple-A Charlotte on July 1. Though Luis Robert (hamstring) will eventually reclaim everyday duties in center when he returns from the injured list, Baldwin's ability to play either corner-outfield spot as well as the three infield positions could allow him to retain steady playing time if he warrants it. Since his call-up, Baldwin has gone 6-for-17 with one home run, two doubles, two walks, three runs, three RBI and one stolen base.

Meyers (calf) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

After Meyers was pulled from Sunday's 5-1 win over the Dodgers in the sixth inning due to right calf tightness, Astros manager Joe Espada described the outfielder's removal as precautionary. However, Meyers' absence from the lineup Monday in addition to the Astros' decision to call up an outfielder (Kenedy Corona) from Triple-A Sugar Land perhaps suggests that the calf injury may be more of a concern than Espada was letting on. The Astros are still viewing Meyers as day-to-day, but if he's unable to return to the lineup by the series finale Wednesday, he could be at risk of landing on the injured list.

The Astros recalled Corona from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Corona is midway through his second season as a member of the Astros' 40-man roster, but Monday marks his first call-up to the big club. Though Houston placed first baseman Christian Walker (personal) on the paternity list in a corresponding move, Corona won't be a direct replacement for him in the lineup and is instead on hand to provide depth in the outfield while Jake Meyers manages a sore calf. Corona is a standout defender who's capable of handling all three outfield spots, but he hasn't showcased a big-league-caliber bat at Triple-A this season. In 76 games with Sugar Land, Corona slashed .228/.315/.351 with six home runs and an 8-for-13 success rate on stolen-base attempts.

Perez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Zach McKinstry will step in as the Tigers' right fielder Monday while Perez heads to the bench after starting in each of the last six games. Perez's season got off to a delayed start after he missed the first two months of the campaign due to a lumbar spine inflammation, but he's provided Detroit with another impact bat since making his return. Through 34 games, the 25-year-old has cobbled together a .261/.312/.539 slash line with seven home runs, one stolen base, 19 RBI and 19 runs.

Duran is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

The Red Sox are facing a left-hander (Austin Gomber) for the third day in a row, and while Duran started the first two of those contests, he will begin Monday's game on the bench. Rob Refsnyder will start in left field while Wilyer Abreu will get the nod in right field as he makes a rare start versus a lefty. Duran is hitting .216/.245/.336 with a 29.3 percent strikeout rate against southpaws this season.

Judge went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win against the Mets.

Judge gave New York a 5-0 lead with his two-run shot to center field in the fifth inning. The Mets closed to within one run by the end of the sixth frame before Judge gave his team a little breathing room with a sacrifice fly in the seventh. The perennial All-Star went through a slight power slump with two homers over 14 games in mid-to-late-June, but he's been on a heater since then. Across his past eight contests, Judge is slashing .423/.579/1.077 with five home runs, 11 RBI, 10 runs and a 10:8 BB:K.