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  • Luis Garcia 1B | NYY

    Nationals' Luis Garcia: Sidelined again Sunday

    Garcia (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com.

    Garcia has dealt with a couple leg injuries of late, and he will be held out Sunday for a second straight day. Ildemaro Vargas will handle the shortstop duties in Garcia's place.

  • Reds' Jonathan India: Absent again Sunday

    India (lower leg) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

    India's injury prevented him from playing Saturday, and it will force him to the bench again one day later. Donovan Solano will man the keystone for the Reds on Sunday.

  • Ha-seong Kim SS | ATL

    Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Held out for first time this month

    Kim is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Kim is riding a six-game hitting streak and has doubled in five straight appearances, but he also started the last 21 games, so manager Bob Melvin decided it was time for a day off. Jake Cronenworth will man the shortstop position Sunday for the Padres.

  • Luis Arraez 2B | PHI

    Twins' Luis Arraez: Racks up three more hits

    Arraez went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a walk in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels.

    This was Arraez's fourth three-hit effort in his last five games as he continues to excel at making good contact. He's added two of his four steals this season in that short span. The 25-year-old's surge has lifted his slash line to .337/.402/.446 with six home runs, 37 RBI and 61 runs scored through 100 contests this year.

  • Josh Rojas 3B | KC

    Diamondbacks' Josh Rojas: Fills stat sheet Saturday

    Rojas went 3-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base and three RBI in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Rockies.

    Rojas accounted for half of the Diamondbacks' offense with a two-run home run in the fifth inning and an RBI single in the ninth. He also logged a steal after a single in the seventh. The 28-year-old hadn't gone yard since July 27, but he's up to three steals in August. For the season, Rojas sports a .276/.348/.410 slash line, seven homers, 35 RBI, 46 runs scored and 14 steals through 333 plate appearances. He's seen most of his playing time at third base this year, but the versatile defender could move around the diamond if manager Torey Lovullo opts to get the hot-hitting Emmanuel Rivera in the lineup more often.

  • Luis Urias 2B | TOR

    Brewers' Luis Urias: Homers in Saturday's win

    Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Cardinals.

    Urias accounted for one of three hits and the only run the Brewers were able to get against Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright. This was Urias' first homer since July 27, but he has hit safely in five straight games, going 5-for-17 (.294) in that span. The infielder got his slugging percentage back over .400 for the first time since Aug. 2, and he's added a .231 batting average, 13 long balls, 39 RBI, 40 runs scored and a stolen base through 81 contests.

  • Michael Chavis 2B | CIN

    Pirates' Michael Chavis: Takes seat Saturday

    Chavis isn't starting Saturday against San Francisco.

    Chavis has gone 0-for-9 with five strikeouts over the last three games and will be on the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Bligh Madris is starting at first base while Ben Gamel serves as the designated hitter.

  • Jeff McNeil 2B | ATH

    Mets' Jeff McNeil: Starting Saturday

    McNeil (hand) is starting Saturday against the Phillies.

    McNeil exited Friday's matchup due to a cut on his hand, but he felt better than expected Saturday and will start at the keystone and bat eighth. Over his last five games, he's gone 5-for-15 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and three runs.

  • Nicky Lopez 2B | TEX

    Royals' Nicky Lopez: Out of lineup

    Lopez will sit Saturday against the Dodgers.

    Lopez sits after starting five straight games, a stretch in which he went 3-for-18 at the plate. Bobby Witt shifts to shortstop Saturday as Hunter Dozier starts at third base.

  • Luis Garcia 1B | NYY

    Nationals' Luis Garcia: Not starting Saturday

    Garcia (groin) isn't starting Saturday against the Padres, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    Garcia left Friday's matchup against San Diego with a left groin strain, but he said prior to Saturday's game that he feels fine. He'll be available off the bench if needed, but Ildemaro Vargas will start at shortstop while Maikel Franco plays third base Saturday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

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