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Freeman went 3-for-3 with a walk, three runs and an RBI in a 12-1 victory over San Diego on Saturday.

Freeman served as a table-setter from the three-spot, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances and scoring three times. Remarkably, this was the All-Star first baseman's 18th game of three or more hits this season and the eighth time he's reached base four times in a contest. Freeman leads the league with 168 hits and 43 doubles and ranks second in batting average at .326, behind Paul Goldschmidt's .331 mark.

Mouncastle went 2-for-4 with a pair of two-run home runs in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Athletics.

Mountcastle accounted for most of the damage versus Oakland starter Adam Oller, taking the visiting starter deep in the first and third innings. Over his last four games, Mountcastle has gone 6-for-15 (.400) with three long balls and six RBI. His hot start to September has put some distance between him and his late-August slump. For the year, he's slashing .248/.296/.440 with 21 long balls, 72 RBI, 55 runs scored, four stolen bases and 24 doubles in 117 contests.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk, an additional run and a stolen base during Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Cubs.

Goldschmidt got St. Louis on the board with a two-run home run off Chicago starter Drew Smyly in the bottom of the first inning. In the third, Goldschmidt singled, stole third and scored, and he walked in the sixth. The two-hit game snapped a recent 1-for-14 slump while the homer was the 34-year-old's first extra-base hit since two long balls Aug. 25, which were also against the Cubs. Goldschmidt and his 34 home runs now sit two behind NL leader Kyle Schwarber while his 107 RBI and .331 average pace the Senior Circuit.

Dalbec will be optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

McWilliams confirms that top prospect Triston Casas will join the club and adds that it will be Dalbec who loses his roster spot. Dalbec was once a top prospect himself, but he has struggled to a .211/.282/.362 line this year. He will now attempt to reset himself at Triple-A before potentially rejoining the club late in the season.

Casas will be called up from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Casas is arguably the top prospect in the organization. He missed a sizable portion of the year with an ankle injury, but he's been impressive when on the field for Worcester (.273/.382/.481 with 11 home runs in 72 games). Only 22 years old, Casas figures to take over as the primary first baseman down the stretch in what will be an audition for Opening Day 2023.

Cooper was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to personal reasons, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

The specific reason for Cooper's absence has not been announced, so it's not clear if he's at risk of missing multiple games. Jerar Encarnacion will serve as the designated hitter in his absence.

Tellez isn't starting Saturday against Arizona.

Tellez started the last three games but went just 1-for-13 with a walk and five strikeouts. Keston Hiura will take over at first base and bat fifth.

Pasquantino (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on Saturday.

Pasquantino hit on the field prior to Friday's matchup against Detroit and will return to game action in the minors a day later. Assuming he feels good after playing at the Triple-A level, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return from the injured list early next week.

Flores isn't in the lineup Saturday against Philadelphia.

Flores crossed the plate three times during Friday's blowout win over the Phillies, but he'll get a breather a day later. Tommy La Stella is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh.

Flores went 0-for-2 with three walks, one RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 13-1 win over the Phillies.

Flores made an impact with patience, walking three times for the first time all season. The infielder also reached on a fielder's choice in the contest. For the season, he's walking at a career-high 10.4 percent rate. Flores owns a .245/.333/.422 slash line with 16 home runs, 61 RBI, 64 runs scored and 25 doubles through 123 contests, though he's been a little worse since the start of August (.234/.348/.340).