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It’s Hinds’ first hitless appearance since being called up on July 8th. While Hinds’ start has been nothing short of spectacular, it should be noted that he was hitting just .216 in 77 games at Triple-A this season with a 38.4 percent strikeout rate. He also had a 33 percent strikeout rate in 109 games at Double-A last season and is a career .244 hitter in the minor leagues. He can certainly be added in fantasy leagues due to his performance so far with the Reds, but there’s not a lot that suggests he will produce at a level that will keep him in the Reds’ lineup long-term.

Kim was placed on the injured list on August 19 with right shoulder inflammation, so while he can’t be activated until Thursday, it sounds very likely that the 28-year-old shortstop will be in action as soon as he is eligible to come off the list.

Soroka has been out of action since the middle of July with a right shoulder strain. He’ll likely need to make a couple of rehab appearances before having a chance to join the White Sox rotation in the middle of September.

Moncada will begin his second rehab assignment after being pulled off one in late July with soreness. The 29-year-old could return to the White Sox lineup near the start of September, but he shouldn’t be considered in fantasy leagues by anyone but the most desperate.

Sasaki, 22, is widely considered one of the most talented pitchers in the world. Passan reports that the relationship between Sasaki and the Marines has become fractured after they didn’t honor his request last offseason, but that it’s just as possible — maybe even likely — that he’ll not be available again this winter. If Sasaki is posted, there will be numerous suiters for the right-hander, as he has the stuff to potentially pitch at the top of a rotation as soon as 2025.

Gray was cast off the 40-man roster Monday to make room for a couple of new additions to the active group. The 28-year-old will now hit the waiver wire, and a team with 40-man room may have interested in acquiring him as infield depth for the rest of the year and potentially the 2025 campaign.

Brantly was designated for assignment Saturday, and was not claimed on waivers. The catcher could elect waivers, but also is just as likely — if not more so — to stay in Triple-A to provide organizational depth.

Harris II was not only able to return defensively and make a couple of solid plays, but he was also able to swing the bat. The outfielder left Sunday’s game with soreness in his left hand after being hit by a pitch, but the fact he was able to get into this game suggests he should be back in the starting lineup shortly, very possibly Tuesday against Minnesota.

Lowe provided the lone scoring play for the Rays with a solo homer off an otherwise dominant Bryce Miller in the second inning. The 26-year-old has been limited to 75 games this year, and he’s homered just eight times with 28 RBI in 248 at-bats.

Polanco tied the game at 1-1 in the second inning with a homer off Ryan Pepiot. It’s a nice moment in a mostly atrocious — or at the very least extremely disappointing — season for Polanco, as the 13 homers don’t really compensate for a .219/.308/.367 slash.

Arozarena smashed an opposite-field homer in the third inning with a pair of runners on. The 29-year-old has his second homer as a member of the Mariners, his first homer with Seattle in his home park, and his first against his former club. It’s been a very up and down season for Arozarena, but maybe this gets him going again.