Mariners' Nelson Cruz: Back in lineup Monday

Cruz (wrist) is back in the lineup Monday against the Astros, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Analysis:

Cruz aggravated his sore left wrist during Sunday's game but still managed a pair of home runs before exiting, improving his season-long total to 41. While Cruz acknowledged that he was dealing with pain after the game, he told reporters Sunday night that he expected to be in Monday's lineup. That will, indeed, be the case, as Cruz is slated to serve as the DH and bat cleanup against Houston's Collin McHugh.