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Harper went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Mets.

Harper provided the Phillies' only offense with a two-run blast in the third inning. The veteran slugger has hit safely in seven of his past eight games, including six multi-hit efforts, four homers, 10 RBI and seven runs scored in that span. On the year, he's slashing .278/.379/.536 with 19 long balls, 50 RBI, 55 runs scored and five steals across 346 plate appearances.

Stewart went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 9-7 win over the Pirates.

Stewart opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first inning before adding an RBI single in the third. Despite hitting just .227 with 20 hits in 88 June at-bats, the 22-year-old has still been productive with 20 RBI this month. For the year, he's slashing .252/.341/.454 with 15 homers, 57 RBI, 43 runs scored and 11 steals across 352 plate appearances.

Burger went 3-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Blue Jays.

All three hits were singles, but it was still a productive afternoon for the first baseman. The multi-hit performance was Burger's third in his last six games, and over his last 18 contests he's batting a sizzling .377 (23-for-61) with three doubles, four homers, eight runs and 13 RBI. Saturday's steal was only his second of the year, but that's good enough to establish a career high for Burger.

Cronenworth (concussion) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double Friday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso.

Cronenworth was originally slated to make his first rehab appearance Thursday, but he had to wait an extra day while the process of receiving full medical clearance was completed. The veteran outfielder seemed to be champing at the bit to get back given his first plate appearance Friday, as he walloped a 413-foot to right field. It was Cronenworth's first game action since May 4, so he'll presumably need several more contests in the minors before he's ready to be activated.

Walker went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Tigers.

The first baseman paced the Astros as part of a 15-hit attack, with both two-baggers coming off former teammate Framber Valdez. It was Walker's first multi-hit performance since June 8, snapping a 15-game skid in which he'd gone just 8-for-58 (.138) with two homers and four RBI. On the season, he's slashing .240/.309/.470 with 18 home runs, 44 runs and 53 RBI in 83 contests.

France, who was hit in the wrist by a pitch against the Dodgers on Friday, had X-rays return negative, but he's out of Saturday's lineup, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

France was nailed in the wrist by a Roki Sasaki fastball in the fourth inning Friday. The veteran infielder initially stayed in the game but was then replaced by Miguel Andujar at first base in the ninth inning. The good news for France is that X-rays returned negative, but he's nonetheless beginning on the bench for Saturday's matchup. Manager Craig Stammen said Saturday that France isn't looking at an IL stint, and the infielder will be available off the bench for the evening contest, so it doesn't sound like he is dealing with a serious injury.

Bauers is not in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Cubs.

Bauers will sit for the second game of a three-game set against the Cubs as left-hander David Peterson takes the mound. Andrew Vaughn will take over at first base and bat fourth for Milwaukee.

Polanco (Achilles) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Polanco originally began a rehab assignment in late May, but the Mets shut him down in early June after he reported renewed soreness in his ankle. Now ready to return to a competitive setting, the 32-year-old will work exclusively as a designated hitter while he ramps up and could eventually take over as the Mets' primary DH once activated.

Steer isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

Steer will step out of the lineup after going 1-for-4 with an RBI, a run and three strikeouts Friday. His absence will allow Noelvi Marte to start in right field while batting sixth.

Devers went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Friday's 3-1 loss to Atlanta.

Devers hit an RBI double in the first inning, driving in San Francisco's lone run. He's recorded at least one hit in eight of his last 11 games, batting .275 with six RBI, four doubles and three home runs in 45 plate appearances over that stretch. On the campaign, the veteran infielder is slashing .236/.297/.433 with 39 RBI, 36 runs scored and 12 long balls across 344 plate appearances.