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Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored Monday in a 9-2 victory versus the Phillies.

Rodriguez helped Seattle get off to a fast start with a three-run blast off Zack Wheeler in the first inning. The long ball snapped a 10-game homerless stretch during which he batted just .159 (7-for-44) with only one RBI and a 1:17 BB:K. Rodriguez hasn't been able to put it all together yet this year -- his .725 OPS is on pace for a career-worst mark -- though his homer Monday gave him 20 long balls for the fifth straight season. He's added 16 steals, 60 runs and 56 RBI through 121 contests.

The Guardians are optimistic that DeLauter (hamstring) will be back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

DeLauter was scratched shortly before Monday's matchup with hamstring tightness, though it looks as though he'll avoid an IL stint. The club should have a better idea of his availability for the rest of the series after re-evaluating him Tuesday morning.

Peters went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a strikeout during Monday's 11-2 loss to Texas.

In his first at-bat against Kumar Rocker, Peters smashed a two-run homer, accounting for Chicago's lone two runs. Peters has now homered in three consecutive games for the White Sox. On the year, the 26-year-old is slashing .271/.333/.444 with 10 homers and 47 RBI in 391 plate appearances.

DeLauter has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the Angels due to left hamstring tightness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

DeLauter was initially penciled into the starting nine in the DH slot, but he was replaced after it was reported that he's still dealing with some nagging hamstring tightness, which is an issue that forced him to miss three games last week in a series against the Giants. He can be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Meckler (concussion) has been cleared to resume baseball activities, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Meckler landed on the 7-day concussion injured list Friday after being struck by a pitch in the head Thursday, and he's since been given the green light to resume workouts and some baseball activities. It remains to be seen whether he'll be ready to come off the injured list Friday, though it's a positive sign that he's starting to ramp back up.

Mesa (hamstring) will embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Mesa landed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 19 after aggravating a left hamstring injury. Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters Monday that Mesa will play "a couple of games" in Durham, and if all goes well, the 24-year-old outfielder could be back with the parent club when eligible to come off the IL on Saturday.

Mullins is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

The Rays will keep Mullins on the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Liam Hicks and Richie Palacios while the Tigers send lefty Framber Valdez to the bump for the series opener. Jonny DeLuca will spell Mullins in center field and will bat cleanup.

Greene (hamstring) returned to Detroit on Monday and will take part in conditioning work at Comerica Park prior to the Tigers' series opener versus the Rays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Shortly after landing on the injured list Aug. 12 due to a left hamstring strain, Greene headed to the Tigers' spring training facility in Florida to complete a running, hitting and defensive progression, per MLB.com. Though he's now back in Detroit, Greene's activation doesn't yet appear to be imminent. He's expected to continue taking part in baseball activities during the Tigers' homestand and will likely need to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment before making his return from the IL.

Bolte went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Astros.

Bolte didn't drive in a run, but the center fielder still made an impact offensively with his eighth three-hit effort of the season. The rookie has put together a nice month of August, slashing .325/.385/.482 with three homers, eight RBI, 14 runs and two stolen bases across 21 contests. Overall, Bolte is hitting .270/.345/.369 with six homers, 26 RBI, 34 runs and 14 stolen bases in 88 games.

Isbel went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs scored and a steal in Sunday's 11-7 win over the Tigers.

Isbel got in on the offensive slugfest, recording a season-high three RBI with a pair of singles. It was a productive homestand for the center fielder, as he went 7-for-21 (.333) with two homers, eight RBI, six runs and a stolen base across six games. Overall, Isbel is hitting .241/.288/.370 with six homers, 23 RBI, 25 runs and six stolen bases in 73 contests.