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Cooper (quadriceps) will serve as the Marlins' designated hitter and will bat fifth Monday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Cooper hadn't started in either of the Marlins' last two games while battling the quad issue, though he was cleared to make a pinch-hit appearance in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Rays. After being reassessed early Monday, Cooper gained clearance to re-enter the lineup in the series opener in Atlanta, pushing rookie Lewin Diaz back to a bench role as a result. Since coming off the COVID-19 injured list in late August, Cooper has gone 8-for-30 (.267 average) with two home runs, three doubles, seven RBI and three runs in eight contests.

Bohm went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Sunday's 14-1 loss to the Mets.

Two-time Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom made a number of the Philadelphia hitters look foolish Sunday, but none struggled more than the rookie Bohm, who swung and missed at eight pitches from the Mets ace on the day. Bohm, who has gone 1-for-12 with nine strikeouts in the first three games of the series, will look to right the ship in Monday's finale. He'll start at third base and will bat eighth against Mets rookie lefty David Peterson.

Solano went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer, a double, and a walk in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Solano needed only a triple to complete the cycle but still enjoyed a perfect day at the dish Sunday. His two-run shot in the sixth inning proved to be the go-ahead knock in the Giants win. The 34-year-old owns a terrific .344/.388/.516 slash line with 27 RBI and 16 extra-base hits across 139 plate appearances this season.

Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Cardinals.

Rizzo took Cardinals starter Dakota Hudson deep in the first inning, almost straight to center field. The long ball was Rizzo's ninth of the year and first since he slugged a pair Aug. 29 versus the Reds. The first baseman has added 18 RBI, 22 runs scored and a stolen base through 40 games.

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, two runs, one walk and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Nationals.

Freeman blasted the first grand slam of his career Friday, and he now has two over the past three games following Sunday's performance. The 30-year-old had his 18-game hit streak snapped Saturday, but he bounced back by reaching base twice in Sunday's series finale. Freeman now has a 1.000 OPS with seven home runs and 30 RBI this year.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in a 7-3 win over the Cubs on Sunday.

Goldschmidt's third-inning blast gave the Cardinals all they needed for the win. The first baseman now has four homers, 14 RBI and 21 runs scored in 32 contests. He's slashing .317/.462/.505 through 130 plate appearances.

Smith went 4-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, two runs and one strikeout in Sunday's win against the Phillies.

Smith has been dominant at the plate this season, and he took part in the Mets' 14-run explosion Sunday with three doubles. He has a 1.043 OPS with 22 extra-base hits and 31 RBI in 2020.

Alonso went 3-for-5 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and two strikeouts in Sunday's win against the Phillies.

Alonso wasn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday, but the day off apparently served him well as he swatted three extra-base hits against the Phillies. The 25-year-old has largely struggled to begin the season, but he's now hit four home runs over his past four contests.

Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, one RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Athletics.

Cronenworth restored a one-run lead for the Padres with his RBI double in the fourth inning. He also doubled in the second inning and stole third with two outs, but he couldn't come around to score either time. The 26-year-old has four homers, three steals, 19 RBI and 21 runs scored through 36 games.

Walker is not in Sunday's lineup against the Giants.

Walker will get a rare day off despite having a modest four-game hitting streak going. He will be replaced in the lineup by Jake Lamb, who is batting eighth and playing first base.