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Padilla (shoulder) has been sent to the Cardinals' Florida Complex League affiliate to begin a rehab assignment.

Padilla has been sidelined all season with a strained shoulder but has finally been cleared to test things out in a game atmosphere. The shortstop will likely play a few games with the FCL Cardinals before eventually being assigned to Single-A Palm Beach for his introduction to full-season ball. Padilla will turn just 19 later this month and hit .283/.396/.367 with 24 stolen bases last season in the FCL.

Lindor (calf) played three innings in a simulated game Friday, and he could begin an official rehab assignment Monday, MLB.com reports.

The star shortstop's absence from the lineup since April 22 has been a big factor in the Mets' poor start to the season, but Lindor appears to be closing in on his return. The team seems confident he won't need a lengthy rehab stint despite the long layoff, which could put him in position to be back in the lineup for a home series against the Phillies that begins June 26. Prior to straining his calf, Lindor has just begun to get rolling at the plate, slashing .304/.319/.457 over his last 12 games.

Bichette went 3-for-5 with two doubles in Monday's loss to the Reds.

The 28-year-old accounted for half the Mets' hits and their only extra-base knocks in an embarrassing 12-0 rout. Bichette has reeled off four straight multi-hit performances, and over the last 11 games he's produced a .413/.396/.761 slash line with five doubles, a triple, three homers, eight runs and 12 RBI as he puts a sluggish start to his New York tenure behind him.

Perdomo batted second and went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 win over the Angels.

Perdomo, who had spent the previous 10 games lower in the order, was moved back to the two hole among a slew of batting order changes enacted by manager Torey Lovullo. The shortstop had gone 12-for-34 (.353) with six walks and three steals during his brief time in the lower third of the order.

Rojas hit a solo home run in his only plate appearance during Monday's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay.

It didn't quite match the drama of his ninth-inning, game-tying homer in Game 7 of the World Series last year, but Rojas' seventh-inning solo blast Monday ended up being the decisive moment in the Dodgers' victory. Rojas entered the game as a pinch hitter for Alex Freeland, who struck out twice and is just 1-for-13 over his past six contests. This was also Rojas' first showing since he was pulled from Saturday's matchup versus the White Sox due to a right shin issue, so the veteran infielder appears to be fine. He's probably going to continue seeing inconsistent playing time, however, as Los Angeles' infield situation is about to get more crowded with Tommy Edman (ankle) slated to be activated off the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

McGonigle went 2-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-3 win over the Astros.

Colt Keith stole the show with a three-homer night, but McGonigle still managed to put together another great performance. The rookie infielder lifted his fifth home run of the season in the second inning, and he recorded multiple walks for the second time in his last five games. McGonigle is showing a patient approach at the plate with a little pop, which has made him a dynamic leadoff hitter for the Tigers and likely the frontrunner for American League Rookie of the Year at the moment.

X-rays on Turner's right wrist came back negative, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Turner was pulled from Monday's game after being struck by a pitch on his right hand, though it appears he's managed to avoid a significant injury. The Phillies will likely re-evaluate the star shortstop in the morning to determine his availability going forward.

Turner was removed from Monday's game against the Marlins due to a bruised right wrist, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Turner was hit by a pitch on his right hand earlier in the game, and he's presumably being sent for further testing. Alec Bohm entered the game at third base and Edmundo Sosa shifted over to shortstop following Turner's departure. He can be considered day-to-day until the Phillies have more information to share.

Kessinger (hamstring) has gone 2-for-19 (.105 average) with five RBI in five games since Triple-A Syracuse reinstated him from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Kessinger is back in action for Syracuse after completing his recovery from the significant left hamstring injury he sustained early in spring training. Before reporting to Triple-A, Kessinger slashed .172/.442/.414 with one home run, one stolen base and a 11:12 BB:K in 10 games between the rookie-level Florida Complex League and High-A Brooklyn.

Francisca (shoulder) has gone 4-for-27 (.148 average) with a 0:8 BB:K, one stolen base, three RBI and one run in seven games for High-A Lake County since being reinstated from the 7-day injured list June 3.

Francisca began the 2026 campaign on Single-A Hill City's IL due to the shoulder issue, but after playing in nine rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League from May 11 through June 2, he was activated and assigned to the Guardians' Midwest League affiliate. The 20-year-old has gotten off to a slow start at Lake County, which is to be expected following an extended absence to begin the season.