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Effross was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain last month and is likely several weeks away, if not longer, from returning to New York’s relief mix.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora added that Bello’s next outing will likely be his final rehab start before returning to make his season debut. The 25-year-old righty has been on the shelf since spring training recovering from a right shoulder strain. He should be ready to rejoin Boston’s starting rotation early next week.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Hendriks will likely be activated for Friday’s series opener against the White Sox. The 36-year-old veteran tossed a scoreless inning on Sunday for Triple-A Worcester and will make at least one additional rehab outing before making his long-awaited Boston debut at Fenway Park.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora refused to speculate on a potential timeline, but it’s seemingly a positive development that Fitts isn’t dealing with a high-grade strain. The 25-year-old hit the injured list this past weekend and is likely facing a multi-week absence, even in a best-case scenario. There should be some clarity here once he’s cleared to start a throwing program.

It’s merely an extra off day for Ozuna, who is dealing with a minor leg issue, according to manager Brian Snitker. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status over the remainder of the week, but Snitker downplayed concern about the issue prior to Monday’s contest in Toronto. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. It’ll be Bryan De La Cruz taking a turn at DH on Monday night.

Albies gets the nod atop Atlanta’s lineup to face Toronto lefty starter Easton Lucas with Michael Harris II bumped down to the sixth spot. The 28-year-old second baseman has seemingly overcame an early-season slump at the plate with two homers and a pair of stolen bases over his last seven contests.

Burleson has gone 5-for-23 over his last seven games and has yet to connect for a home run through 15 contests. There’s no reason for long-term concern here, but the Cardinals are seemingly going to give Luken Baker some additional opportunities at DH against left-handers, which includes on Monday night against Astros southpaw Framber Valdez.

He’ll take a brief pause in the middle of the week to be with his wife for the birth of baby Varsho, but is expected to be ready to head out on a minor league rehab assignment immediately afterwards. He was cleared to play in an extended spring training on Monday without any throwing limitations and will take live batting practice on Tuesday. There’s a chance he’s ready to make his season debut in a couple weeks before the end of April.

Mauricio Dubón will handle second base during Monday’s series opener against the Cardinals with Rodgers missing his fourth consecutive game with left hip soreness. There’s no indication he’ll require a trip to the injured list, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now.

Gil will begin playing catch either Wednesday or Thursday and is still a couple weeks away from progressing to bullpen sessions. The 26-year-old righty is expected to be ready to return from a high-grade lat strain that he suffered back in late February at some point in late May or early June, barring any setbacks.

It’s a much-needed mental reset for Marsh, who has gone hitless in his last 26 at-bats. The 27-year-old is batting .108 (4-for-37) with one homer through 14 games. Hopefully the extra time off results in a fresh start. It’ll be Johan Rojas getting some extra playing time over the next couple days.