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Freeman went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI in a loss to Arizona on Saturday.

Freeman scored the Dodgers' first run after singling in the first inning, and he knocked in a run himself with a double in the sixth. The veteran first baseman has been very difficult to get out early this season, batting .429 through his initial 42 plate appearances. Over his past three games, Freeman has gone 7-for-13 with three doubles, a home run, four runs and two RBI.

Solano started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's win over Kansas City. He's hitting .313 (5-for-16) this season.

Solano has started the last four games at DH and first base amid several injuries, including Max Kepler (knee) and Joey Gallo (side). Solano may remain in the starting lineup while he stays hot but ultimately should return to a reserve role when the bat cools off.

Alonso went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Marlins.

Alonso extended the Mets' lead to 3-0 with a two-run blast off Miami starter Trevor Rogers. That's already the fifth homer of the season for the first baseman, and he's up to 10 RBI on the year in just nine games. Alonso is only hitting .235 but has still provided plenty of production to managers who used an early pick on him in fantasy drafts.

Cron was scratched from the lineup Saturday against the Nationals with flu-like symptoms.

With Cron out, Mike Moustakas will now play first base for the Rockies and Alan Trejo will get the start at the hot corner. Cron could be able to return to the lineup as soon as Sunday.

Montero is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Montero will get a day of rest against right-hander Trevor Williams. In his place, Mike Moustakas will hit fifth and play third base. Over 28 at-bats to begin 2023, Montero has hit .321 with a .785 OPS, a home run and three RBI.

Noda is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

Noda started the past four games and has home runs in two straight, but he'll take a seat Saturday with southpaw Jeffrey Springs on the mound for Tampa Bay. Jesus Aguilar will man first base while Seth Brown serves as the designated hitter.

Clemens is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds.

Clemens was called up Friday and went 0-for-2 with a walk against Cincinnati in his season debut. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as the Phillies' regular first baseman against right-handed pitchers, but he's on the bench Saturday with lefty Nick Lodolo on the bump for the Reds. Alec Bohm will shift to first base while Edmundo Sosa starts at the hot corner.

Casas is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Southpaw Joey Wentz is starting Saturday for Detroit, so Casas will head to the bench for just the second time this season. Justin Turner will shift to first base with Masataka Yoshida serving as the designated hitter and Rob Refsnyder in left field.

Noda went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a loss to the Rays on Friday.

Noda filled in at designated hitter for the first time while moving up to the No. 2 spot in the order, and he responded with a 401-foot shot to right-center in the third inning that gave the Athletics their second run. The slugging rookie has left the yard in consecutive games, already demonstrating a penchant for hard contact that was evident throughout his minor-league career.

Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Friday against the White Sox.

Santana started a big offensive day for the Pirates with a solo shot in the second inning off Lucas Giolito. It was Santana's second homer in as many games, though he still has only four hits across 27 at-bats on the season.