Steer is not in the starting lineup against the Pirates on Friday.

Steer has been an everyday presence at first base for Cincinnati, but he'll get a rest Friday while Miguel Andujar starts in his stead. The Reds likely hope the time off will reset Steer's bat, as he's gone just 2-for-21 through six games in August.

Triolo went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Reds.

Triolo has started six of eight games since Ke'Bryan Hayes was traded, with his primary on-field value coming from his glove. However, he managed a two-RBI single in the first inning Thursday to make a rare offensive contribution. Triolo has gone 6-for-20 with three RBI and five runs scored across his six starts since inheriting the starting role, with the last three starts coming at shortstop while Isiah Kiner-Falefa has shifted to third base.

Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI against Atlanta in Wednesday's 5-4 win.

Vaughn contributed a solo homer to center field in the fourth inning and added an RBI on a groundout in the following frame. The veteran first baseman is in the midst of a 12-game hitting streak during which he's batting an impressive .435 (20-for-46) with five home runs, 10 runs scored, 16 RBI and a 4:8 K:BB. Rhys Hoskins (thumb) is expected to be absent until at least late August, so Vaughn should have ample opportunity to continue to rack up stats -- and even when Hoskins does come back, it seems likely the Brewers will continue to give Vaughn everyday at-bats if he's still hitting as well as he is now.

Contreras is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to a stomach bug, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Contreras initially looked to be receiving a routine rest day while the Cardinals wrapped up their series in Los Angeles with a matinee game, but the stomach ailment is instead the cause of his absence from the lineup. Given that he had started in every game for St. Louis dating back to July 4, Contreras was probably due for a breather even if he wasn't feeling ill. Alec Burleson will get the start at first base in his stead, but Contreras could still be available off the bench as a pinch hitter.

Contreras is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Contreras will get a rare day off after he started every game since July 4. Alec Burleson will hold down first base for the Cardinals in Wednesday's series finale.

Horwitz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

After starting in Pittsburgh's last three games, the left-handed-hitting Horwitz will head to the bench for the series finale while the Giants send southpaw Robbie Ray to the hill. Liover Peguero will spell Horwitz at first base and atop the batting order Wednesday.

Smith is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Wilmer Flores (hamstring) is still nursing an injury and will remain on the bench for a fifth straight game, but because the Pirates are sending a lefty (Andrew Heaney) to the hill, the left-handed-hitting Smith will exit the starting nine. Smith had been included in the lineup in each of the past four games as a replacement for Flores, going 4-for-18 with a home run, five RBI and three runs.

Contreras went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 12-6 loss to the Dodgers.

Contreras picked up his first multi-hit effort since July 25 versus the Padres. He's homered twice while going 5-for-17 over five games to begin August. The first baseman is now at a .258/.343/.451 slash line with 16 homers, 64 RBI, 57 runs scored, 29 doubles and four stolen bases through 109 contests this season as one of the steadier bats in the Cardinals' lineup.

Steer went 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Cubs.

Steer lifted his 13th homer of the year, and the four RBI matched his season-high output. The 27-year-old has a mediocre .697 OPS for the year, but he remains the Reds' top option at first base. Steer should also continue to see a boost in fantasy appeal at home -- he owns a .757 OPS at hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park as opposed to a .633 OPS on the road in 2025.

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.

Freeman has hit safely in 12 of the last 13 games, going 20-for-52 (.385) with three homers and 12 RBI in that span. The first baseman's blast tied the game at 1-1 in the fourth inning, and it was the only hit the Dodgers could muster over seven frames against St. Louis starter Sonny Gray. Freeman is now at a 13 homers, 61 RBI, 55 runs scored, two stolen bases, 29 doubles and one triple while slashing .305/.375/.491 through 100 contests this season.