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Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Reds.

Happ recorded his fourth multi-hit performance in his last nine games, and during that stretch, he's batting .323 with three home runs, eight runs scored and 10 RBI. Overall, Happ is sporting a .750 OPS with 23 long balls, 61 RBI and 80 runs scored this season. The 32-year-old remains a steady performer for fantasy managers, as he rarely misses games and delivers similar offensive production every year.

Butler went 1-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a walk in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Orioles.

Butler opened the scoring with a two-RBI double in the first inning. The 26-year-old is riding an eight-game hitting streak and has driven in at least one run in seven games during that span. It's been a big August for the right fielder, who is slashing .296/.389/.510 with six homers, 17 RBI, 15 runs and four stolen bases in 27 contests this month. Overall, Butler is hitting .229/.327/.373 with 12 homers, 45 RBI, 53 runs and 10 stolen bases across 129 tilts.

Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Reds.

A night after going deep three times, Crow-Armstrong led off Sunday's contest with his 37th home run of the season, and he added his 38th long ball in the ninth inning for good measure. That's already a new career best for the 24-year-old superstar, and with 32 stolen bases this year as well, he could be approaching his first 40-40 campaign. Crow-Armstrong's stellar performance has positioned him as a top contender for National League MVP, with Shohei Ohtani looming as his likely top competition for the award. Crow-Armstrong has been particularly dynamic in August with 14 home runs and a 1.098 OPS in 27 games this month.

The Mariners are expected to call up Montes from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Montes will make the leap to the big leagues after slashing .274/.369/.571 with 13 home runs and three stolen bases in 44 games since being bumped up from Double-A Arkansas to Triple-A in early July. The 21-year-old bats from the left side of the plate and has been a full-time right fielder and designated hitter in the minors this season, so he could end up occupying the strong side of a platoon with Taylor Ward, who has mustered a lowly .371 OPS since being acquired from the Orioles on Aug. 3.

Ewing went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Astros.

Ewing had gone 0-for-11 with four strikeouts over his previous three games. He's now 20 games removed from his last multi-hit effort, but the Mets are out of contention and willing to let the young outfielder get some big-league experience down the stretch. Overall, Ewing is batting .236 with a .659 OPS, seven home runs, 22 steals, 28 RBI, 42 runs scored, 17 doubles and a triple over 96 contests as a rookie this year.

Soto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Astros.

Soto has gone 2-for-7 over two games since he returned from a month-long absence due to a calf strain. He's served as the designated hitter in both games, and it's unclear if he'll see much action in the field as the Mets continue to evaluate young outfielders A.J. Ewing and Carson Benge down the stretch. For the year, Soto is batting .283 with a .950 OPS, 22 homers, 54 RBI, 48 runs scored, eight doubles, two triples and seven stolen bases over 86 contests.

Wade went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

Wade's sixth-inning long ball was the difference in this contest after he came on to pinch hit for Cam Smith. Though he's shifted into more of a part-time role lately, Wade has gone 10-for-37 (.270 average) over 19 contests in August, including three extra-base hits and five RBI.

Saggese went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Pirates.

Saggese got the start at shortstop Sunday after JJ Wetherholt (wrist) landed on the injured list. A natural second baseman, Saggese has a path to playing time on the left side of the infield while Wetherholt and Blaze Jordan (ankle) are sidelined. It may end up becoming a platoon situation somewhere for the right-handed-hitting Saggese, while lefties Cesar Prieto and Nolan Gorman could see more opportunities against right-handed pitchers. For the year, Saggese is batting .210 with a .560 OPS, one home run, four RBI, 11 runs scored, two doubles, one triple and one stolen base over 87 plate appearances in the majors.

Cruz went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.

Cruz went 5-for-13 during the three-game weekend series versus St. Louis. The outfielder was able to make an impact with speed in this contest, picking up his first steals since Aug. 19. For the season, he's 24-for-28 on the basepaths. Cruz is batting .263 with an .835 OPS, 17 home runs, 52 RBI, 52 runs scored, 11 doubles and one triple over 75 contests this year, and he's hit .256 (10-for-39) since returning from a fractured hand.

Valdez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Cardinals.

Valdez had gone just 4-for-29 (.138) with a 4:17 BB:K over his last eight games. He has homered twice over his last four contests, but his overall consistency at the plate is still a work in progress. The outfielder is batting .244 with an .890 OPS, 16 homers, 44 RBI, 37 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple and no stolen bases over 65 games this season, though his 37.5 percent strikeout rate is a major limiting factor.