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Abreu isn't starting Saturday against the Padres.

Abreu went 4-for-14 with two doubles, two RBI and a strikeout over the last four games, but he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in less than a week. Andrew Vaughn will take over at first base and bat sixth.

Toglia isn't starting Saturday against the Dodgers.

Toglia started the last four games and went 1-for-13 with a run, an RBI, two walks and five strikeouts. Sean Bouchard, Yonathan Daza and Randal Grichuk are starting in the outfield from left to right Saturday.

Diaz will sit Saturday against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

The Rays clinched a spot in the playoffs Friday and will sit a handful of starters a day later. Diaz may have been bound for the bench regardless of Friday's result, however, as that game was his first one back in the lineup after a 10-day absence due to shoulder issues. Jonathan Aranda starts at third base Saturday.

Gurriel went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI on Friday against the Rays.

Gurriel tallied two separate RBI knocks, including a single in the fourth inning and a double in the final frame. Despite hitting just .200 across his last 10 games, Gurriel has managed seven RBI in that span. He's maintained a .240/.286/.359 line across 567 plate appearances for the season.

Flores isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Flores started the last two games and went 1-for-6 with two RBI, a run and a walk. He'll get a breather while J.D. Davis serves as the designated hitter and bats fifth.

France will sit Saturday against Oakland.

The Mariners clinched their first playoff berth in 21 years Friday night, and their Saturday lineup reflects that, with several starters getting the day off. Carlos Santana and Abraham Toro will handle the infield corners.

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored Friday against the Astros.

Diaz returned to the starting lineup for the first time since Sept. 19, though he was limited to duties as the designated hitter. He put together a strong performance, highlighted by a two-run double in the sixth inning. Though he's offered little power production, Diaz has managed to get on base at a .402 clip this season while also hitting .296 across 555 plate appearances.

Rivas isn't starting Saturday against Cincinnati.

Rivas has started against just three left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll be on the bench for a third consecutive game with southpaw Nick Lodolo starting for the Reds. David Bote is taking over at first base and batting seventh.

Olson went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two total runs scored in Friday's victory over the Mets.

Olson's solo shot came in the second inning as the second of back-to-back homers with Austin Riley. He later scored on an Eddie Rosario sacrifice fly in the seventh inning. It was Olson's 31st homer of the season and his fourth in September. Friday's two-hit game extended his hitting streak to five games. During that span, the first baseman has gone 7-for-17 (.411). Prior to this recent streak, Olson had picked up just eight hits in his previous 20 games.

Wade is not in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Wade has not played since Sept. 25, and he is on the bench Friday even with the platoon advantage against Merrill Kelly. Jason Vosler is starting at first base and hitting eighth.