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Anthony DeSclafani - Throws bullpen sessionDeSclafani (ankle) threw a bullpen session Monday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

ImpactDeSclafani has been out for two and a half weeks with right ankle inflammation. He's taking steps in the right direction, as he resumed throwing last Monday and has advanced to bullpen work one week later, but he remains without a clear timeline to return.

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Evan Longoria - Should return this weekLongoria (finger) expects to be activated off the injured list in three or four days, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

ImpactLongoria has yet to make his season debut, as he's still working his way back from finger surgery, a procedure he underwent in late March. He's nearly ready to go after grabbing five hits in five rehab games, but he needs at least a couple more before the Giants activate him.

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LaMonte Wade Jr. - Hits bench MondayWade will sit Monday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

ImpactWade hits the bench against lefty Austin Gomber. Since his return from a knee injury Friday, he's started against two righties while sitting against a pair of southpaws. Mike Yastrzemski will shift to right field in his absence, with Mauricio Dubon starting in center.

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Joc Pederson - On bench against leftyPederson will sit against lefty Austin Gomber and the Rockies on Monday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

ImpactPederson hasn't made a single start against a southpaw this season. Considering his career 67 wRC+ against lefties and the Giants' affinity for platoons, that setup is unlikely to change any time soon. Austin Slater will get the start in left field.

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Brandon Belt - Returns to lineupBelt (neck) will start Monday against the Rockies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

ImpactBelt was originally listed in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals after leaving Saturday's contest with neck stiffness, but he wound up being scratched. He's ready to go Monday and will look to build on his .239/.386/.463 season slash line.

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