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Demeritte had been designated for assignment earlier in the week, but wound up passing through waivers unclaimed. He’ll continue to function as extra outfield depth for the Braves at Triple-A. Demeritte slashed just .213/.260/.337 with three homers in 96 plate appearances with the big league club.

Peterson cruised through the first four innings of the game, allowing just two hits and no runs; however, he started the labor in the fifth inning after appearing to tweak his back. He allowed one hit, walked two batters, and hit another batter, but continued to pitch despite multiple mound meetings. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza finally removed Peterson after that hit by pitch scored a run, but Max Kranick pitched out of the jam. Peterson ended the game allowing one run on three hits in 4 2/3 innings while walking five and striking out three. He is tentatively lined up to face the Athletics next week if he’s healthy enough to do so.

Herrera left the field with the help of his manager and the team trainer without being able to put weight on his left leg. The 24-year-old catcher is dealing with left knee inflammation, according to the Cardinals, after he pulled up lame while running the bases in the third inning Sunday. The severity of the injury is still unclear, but a trip to the injured list could be in store for Herrera.

Benintendi appeared to come up lame after scoring a run in the first inning against the Tigers. The 30-year-old outfielder took his next at-bat, but was then pinch-hit for in the fifth inning by Nick Maton. The White Sox quickly announced Benintendi left the game with an adductor injury and deemed him day-to-day, which implies a trip to the injured won’t be necessary.

The Mariners hoped Polanco would bounce back after he sat out Saturday’s game, but he’s getting another afternoon off with soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee. The 31-year-old infielder was replaced in the lineup by Dylan Moore. Polanco hasn’t been placed on the injured list, which is a good sign, but the soreness hasn’t subsided enough for him to return to the lineup yet either.

Herrera pulled up lame running the bases in the third inning of the first game of the Cardinals’ doubleheader against the Red Sox. He was helped off the field by the team trainer and wasn’t able to put weight on his foot. While that’s all we know for now, a trip to the injured list could be in the red-hot catcher’s future.

Triolo was a late scratch from a game he was due to start at shortstop. He’s day-to-day.

Something is obviously wrong here, though the Mariners wouldn’t say anything about it Saturday. Polanco is 9-for-20 with two homers this season, so if he were fine, he’d be out there. Instead, Dylan Moore is starting at third today.

Gibson is building up after signing with the Orioles on March 22. He should be a rotation option sometime around May 1.

Allan struck out five and averaged 95.9 mph with his fastball. Once arguably the Mets’ best pitching prospect, Allan had Tommy John surgery in 2021 and needed a revision two years later. He’s still just 23, so if his arm holds up, he still very much has a chance to turn into a major leaguer.

Tromp was designated for assignment as the Braves reinstated Sean Murphy (rib) from the injured list Sunday. Tromp had been the Braves’ backup catcher, but the team will opt to keep Drake Baldwin in that role going forward.