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Maikel Garcia - Taking seat Monday Garcia is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Garcia took a seat in back-to-back games for the first time all year Wednesday and Friday but returned to the lineup for a pair of games against the Reds over the weekend. Once again, the 24-year-old is absent from the starting nine, giving way to Paul DeJong at third base Monday.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Renfroe - On bench Monday Renfroe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Impact Renfroe broke out of his 0-for-24 slump during Kansas City's three-game set against Cincinnati, going 3-for-9 with a double and a run scored across two starts. However, the 32-year-old will retreat to the bench Monday as Adam Frazier fills right field.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Hernández - Optioned to Triple-A The Royals optioned Hernandez to Triple-A Omaha on Monday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hernandez allowed just one earned run with a 6:1 K:BB over four innings during his most recent stint in the majors but nonetheless is being sent out. John Schreiber is back from the injured list to absorb his roster spot.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

John Schreiber - Back from IL The Royals activated Schreiber (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact Schreiber will rejoin the Royals bullpen after a three-week stay on the injured list due to right knee soreness. The 30-year-old has a 4.14 ERA and a 30:13 K:BB across 37 innings for the Royals this season. Carlos Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Royals reinstate right-hander John Schreiber, option Carlos Hernandez to Triple-A Omaha

The Kansas City Royals reinstated right-hander John Schreiber from the injured list and optioned fellow reliever Carlos Hernandez to Triple-A Omaha before their series opener again...

AUGUST 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Noelvi Marte - On bench Monday Marte is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact After starting in 13 of the Reds' previous 14 games, Marte is absent from the lineup for a second straight game. Santiago Espinal will bat ninth and play the hot corner Monday. Marte has two hits and eight strikeouts in his last 20 at-bats.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reds bring up Julian Aguiar from Triple-A to start at Toronto

The Cincinnati Reds have selected the contract of right-hander Julian Aguiar from Triple-A Louisville

AUGUST 19, 2024 • Associated Press