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Flores went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Braves.

Flores plated a run in the first inning on an infield hit, and although the Mets jumped out to a three-run lead, they'd end up falling in extras. The 26-year-old is slashing .272/.328/.457 with 10 homers and 36 RBI through 90 games this season. New York is slated to begin a three-game showdown with the Reds starting Monday.

Cabrera went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Marlins.

Cabrera delivered a clutch home run in the eighth inning, breaking the tie and handing his team a two-run lead. Since being dealt to the Phillies, he's gone just 6-for-31 with three-extra base hits and four RBI (eight games), although he's now homered in back-to-back contests.

Olson went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and two runs scored in the 6-0 win over the Tigers on Sunday.

Olson was held without a long ball since his multi-homer effort July 22. He's up to 22 home runs on the year as he's still chasing last year's total of 24 despite having more than double the at-bats in 2018.

Gurriel is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Gurriel was well overdue for a day off after starting the Astros' past 19 games and submitting a .231/.241/.256 batting line over that span. He'll be replaced at first base Sunday by Tyler White, who will bat fifth.

O'Hearn will start at first base and bat eighth Sunday against the Twins.

Prior to sitting out Saturday, O'Hearn had started four consecutive contests, going 2-for-13 with a home run and three walks in his first MLB at-bats. The 25-year-old looks like he'll have the opportunity to play on a near-everyday basis, with he and Lucas Duda likely splitting time between first base and designated hitter.

Cron is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Cron has gone just 8-for-42 (.190 average) at the plate since the All-Star break, though three of his hits during that stretch have been home runs. The slump shouldn't result in Cron surrendering his role as the Rays' primary designated hitter, though he may begin ceding starts to Ji-Man Choi -- who enters the lineup Sunday -- more frequently if he fails to right the ship.

Santana went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and a pair of runs in Saturday's win over the Marlins.

The first baseman hit his 17th homer of the year with a fifth-inning shot off of Jose Urena. His .221 batting average remains a negative, though it's largely the product of poor batted-ball luck in the first month of the season. He continues to drive the ball, providing solid power numbers, and he's demonstrated excellent control of the strike zone, walking 17.3 percent of the time while striking out in just 14.1 percent of his plate appearances.

Votto is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Nationals.

Votto was hit by two pitches Saturday -- including one at the knees that appeared retaliatory for the Reds plunking Bryce Harper (knee) -- but he remained in the game, and no injury was ever officially announced. The veteran first baseman is likely just receiving a breather, with Brandon Dixon getting the start at first base Sunday for Cincinnati.

Rizzo is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Padres, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Rizzo is 6-for-12 with two home runs against the Padres this series and has a .377/.467/.675 slash line over his last 20 games, but he will head to the bench for the first time since July 10. Victor Caratini will start at first base and bat seventh Sunday for the Cubs.

Abreu went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Rays.

His fourth-inning shot off Blake Snell pulled the White Sox level before they stole the game in the ninth inning. Abreu's numbers in 2018 are below his usual standards, but he still has a .267/.328/.484 slash line with 19 home runs and 63 RBI in 108 games.