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Vaughn (foot) is showing improvement and remains hopeful to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "He tried to hit a little bit but he's still sore. We'll wait and see how he is [Monday], and make a decision," manager Pedro Grifol said.

Though the White Sox are maintaining optimism that Vaughn will be ready to go for the series opener versus the North Siders, the team seemingly hasn't ruled out the possibility that the first baseman will require a stint on the 10-day injured list due to the bone bruise in his left foot. As Grifol suggests, the White Sox will presumably reassess how Vaughn is feeling Monday before determining whether he'll be fit to play Tuesday or need to be deactivated. Yasmani Grandal will fill in for Vaughn at first base Sunday.

Raley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

The lefty-hitting Raley has been a mainstay in the lineup against right-handed pitching for several weeks now, but he'll take a seat versus Orioles righty Tyler Wells in the series finale. With Raley on the bench, Harold Ramirez will get a chance to start at designated hitter Sunday despite not having the platoon advantage in his favor.

Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Mountcastle will sit for the second time in five games, as he has yet to fully work his way back into an everyday role following his return from the 10-day injured list July 9. The Orioles seem content to take a committee approach to the designated-hitter spot, which will fall to Anthony Santander on Sunday.

Cooper was scratched from the Sunday's lineup against Colorado due to an illness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Cooper was penciled in as Miami's designated hitter Sunday but will instead sit out due to an ailment. The 32-year-old will have Monday's team off day to rest up before the Marlins open a two-game set Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

Votto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Votto looks to be getting a routine day off for the series finale, which begins at 1:40 p.m. ET. The 39-year-old had started in each of the Reds' last 12 games while hitting .150 with three home runs and nine RBI.

Noda (jaw) tracked pitches in the batter's box while James Kaprielian (shoulder) and Zach Jackson (elbow) completed mound sessions Saturday, the Associated Press reports.

The rookie still likely has at least a couple of more weeks on the shelf before returning from the fractured mandible he suffered while getting hit in the face during pregame fielding practice Tuesday. However, it's certainly a positive for Noda to try and remain mentally locked in as much as possible during his sudden shutdown. If Noda's healing process goes as expected, he may not need a rehab assignment before being activated.

Wade is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

The lefty-hitting Wade will bow out of the lineup with southpaw MacKenzie Gore taking the hill for Washington. Wilmer Flores will spell Wade at first base and bat second.

Cron (back) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

The 33-year-old was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to low-back stiffness and will be sidelined for a second straight game. Michael Toglia will receive another start at first base Sunday in Cron's absence.

Guerrero went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Mariners.

He took Logan Gilbert deep in the fifth inning as part of a four-run outburst that gave the Jays their first lead in a back-and-forth affair. Guerrero has gone yard three times in eight games since winning the Home Run Derby during the All-Star break, and on the season he's up to 16 homers and 62 RBI in 96 contests to go along with a .272/.342/.457 slash line.

Freeman went 4-for-5 with two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 16-3 win over the Rangers.

The first baseman led an 18-hit, five-homer barrage from the Dodgers, taking Dane Dunning deep in the third inning for a solo shot before launching a two-run blast in the fourth off Glenn Otto. Freeman has been one of the hottest hitters in the majors in July, and over his last 12 games he's slashing .438/.526/1.000 with seven doubles, a triple, six homers and 16 RBI. The surge has also put him at 20 home runs on the season, the 10th time in his career he's reached that plateau.