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Manager Rick Renteria said Abreu (abdomen) is "doing well" and is confident the first baseman will play again this season, Phil Thompson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Abreu underwent surgery on the abdomen last week and was given a two-week prognosis, although Renteria was quick to caution that he'll need to acclimate to baseball activity before getting back on the field. "I have no doubt about that but he has to continue to heal from the surgery before we put him out on the field and see how we can wrap him up as quickly as we possibly can," the manager said.

Rizzo went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three runs scored in Sunday's 9-0 win over the Reds.

Rizzo wrapped up a four-game series against Cincinnati with his third multi-hit effort. Over the four games, the 29-year-old went 6-for-13 with a home run, four RBI and five runs scored. Rizzo should continue to post strong counting stats the rest of the season locked into the middle of a strong Chicago lineup.

Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Santana clubbed a solo homer over the fence in right field in the first inning, and he drove in a run in the eighth on a sacrifice fly. Despite a .221 batting average in 2018, Santana has recorded 44 extra-base hits, 73 RBI and a .758 OPS through 129 games.

Votto (lower leg) took batting practice, fielded groundballs, and ran Sunday with the hope of being activated ahead of Tuesday's game against the Brewers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Some thought that Votto could return Sunday, but with the team's day off Monday, the Reds will instead keep him on the disabled list a bit longer. An activation Tuesday is by no means a sure thing, as the Reds would likely rather have Votto 100 percent before returning given the team's lowly standing in the NL Central division. However, seeing how much the star first baseman increased his activity Sunday, an activation Tuesday seems well within the realm of possibility.

Bell is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic Pittsburgh reports.

Bell went 1-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout Saturday but returns to the bench for the series finale. Francisco Cervelli draws the start at first base with Elias Diaz taking over catching duties.

Votto (lower leg) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cubs.

Votto could still technically be activated prior to first pitch, but that seems unlikely after the Reds discussed Friday the uncertainty of his immediate availability. The team's scheduled off day Monday also provides an additional incentive to delay a return. The Reds have no reason to risk rushing back their star first baseman entering the final stages of a lost season.

Cron is out of the lineup Sunday against the Red Sox, Steve Carney of Sports Radio 620 WDAE reports.

Cron is on the bench for the second time in the series after going 0-for-2 while reaching base on a hit by pitch and a walk in Saturday's 5-1 win. Ji-Man Choi will spell Cron at designated hitter in Sunday's matinee, and it appears likely that the duo could continue to share at-bats the rest of the way.

Flores is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Flores heads to the bench for the series finale as the Nationals send right-hander Jefry Rodriguez to the mound. Jay Bruce will bat fifth and start at first base Sunday.

O'Hearn went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI against the Indians on Saturday.

O'Hearn drove in three runs for the second time since his major-league debut last month on the strength of a two-run double and an RBI single. He has made the most of his time in the lineup, hitting six home runs in 59 at-bats. However, he has been a viable option only when he has the platoon advantage, recording only one hit in 19 at-bats against left-handed pitchers.

Hoskins went 1-for-4 with three RBI in Saturday's 8-6 loss to the Blue Jays.

A third-inning sac fly and a two-run single in the fifth helped put the Phillies up 5-0, but Nick Pivetta and the bullpen couldn't make the lead stick. Hoskins is hitting only .200 (20-for-80) in August, but he's still been somewhat productive with four homers and 10 RBI in 22 games.