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Gio Urshela - Takes seat SundayUrshela is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

ImpactUrshela will head to the bench and give way at third base to the hot-hitting Jose Miranda. Despite Miranda's improved production of late, Urshela still appears to be viewed as manager Rocco Baldelli's preferred option at the hot corner.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Jeffers - Sitting again SundayJeffers (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

ImpactJeffers remains on the bench for the second game in a row due to a right thumb contusion, but he's shown improvement from Saturday and will be available off the bench for the series finale, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Expect Jeffers to make his return to the lineup behind the plate at some point during the Twins' three-game series with the White Sox that begins Monday.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ryan Mountcastle - Doubles in third straight gameMountcastle went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored Saturday in the Orioles' 4-3 loss to the Twins.

ImpactMountcastle has now produced a double in three straight games, bringing his total up to 17 for the season. He'll be included in the lineup for Sunday's series finale, manning first base and batting third.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Araúz - Sits against leftyArauz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactWith a lefty (Devin Smeltzer) on the bump for Minnesota, the lefty-hitting Arauz will take a seat for the second straight contest. Platoon mate Tyler Nevin will fill in for Arauz at third base.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Robinson Chirinos - Not pushing for more timeChirinos is batting .206 (7-for-34) since the start of June.

ImpactChirinos has a couple of multi-hit games last month, but he's been held without a hit in seven of his last 11 contests. He won't get many chances to get in a rhythm, since Adley Rutschman commands a large share of the playing time behind the dish. Chirinos has posted a .159/.262/.270 slash line with two home runs, 15 RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base in 43 contests, and he's likely to be limited to just two or three starts a week at most.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Dillon Tate - Allows run SaturdayTate gave up a run on two hits in two-thirds of an inning during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Twins.

ImpactTate has given up four runs in his last eight appearances, and he's logged a 2.92 ERA in 12.1 innings across 11 outings since the start of June. He's also picked up five of his 11 holds this year in that span, so the somewhat unsteady pitching isn't costing him his high-leverage opportunities. The right-hander owns a 2.17 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB through 37.1 innings overall, and he could see more save chances if Jorge Lopez's recent struggles continue much longer.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Félix Bautista - Continues pitching wellBautista struck out two in a perfect inning during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Twins.

ImpactBautista has gone 16.2 innings without allowing an earned run, though he gave up two unearned runs in that stretch. He's posted 10 of his 11 holds and a 3-1 record with a 21:5 K:BB in a dominant span. The 27-year-old has thrived throughout the year in a high-leverage role, picking up two saves with a 1.42 ERA and 1.01 WHIP in 31.2 innings overall. With Jorge Lopez blowing saves in each of his last two outings, Bautista figures to be at the top of the list of candidates to pick up more save chances if manager Brandon Hyde makes a change in the closer role.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE