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Hernandez is back in the lineup Sunday, playing second base and hitting seventh against the Rockies, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Hernandez got the day off Saturday, but he's back in action for this tilt against the Rockies. The 27-year-old has hit leadoff five times so far this season, but he'll move to seventh in this contest as Joc Pederson will man the top of the order with the Dodgers facing right-hander Chad Bettis. Hernandez is off to a hot start, slashing .370/.471/.741 through his first 27 at-bats.

Forsythe will start at first base and hit seventh Sunday against the Angels, Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Forsythe entered Saturday's game as a defensive replacement for Ronald Guzman, who exited the contest with right hamstring discomfort. After undergoing an MRI following the game, Guzman was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, so Forsythe will again step in at first base to fill in. It's unclear if Forsythe will become a fixture in the lineup moving forward, as the Rangers recalled another corner infielder from Triple-A Nashville in Patrick Wisdom, who will also be a candidate to draw starts at first base.

Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Lowe will be one of three lefty regulars in the Tampa Bay lineup that will take a seat in the series finale with southpaw Drew Pomeranz on the bump. Ji-Man Choi and Austin Meadows will join Lowe on the bench.

Beckham is starting at first base and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Royals.

Beckham has played in just three games with seven plate appearances so far this season, so the Tigers will get him some run in Sunday's series finale. The 32-year-old infielder has just one hit in those seven plate appearances, though it was a home run.

Drury is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Drury looked lost at the plate in the first three games of the series in Cleveland, recording one hit while striking out eight times over his other 11 at-bats. He'll sit in favor of Richard Urena on getaway day.

Frazier is leading off and starting at second base Sunday versus the Reds.

Frazier hit the bench for the first time this season Saturday but will return to action for the series finale. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a fast start to the season by slashing .308/.400/.423 with two home runs and two stolen bases in 30 plate appearances.

Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Polanco will sit for the first time all season, opening up a spot in the lineup at shortstop for Ehire Adrianza. The 25-year-old turned in one of the best performances of his career earlier in the weekend, recording his first cycle as part of a 5-for-5 showing at the plate.

McNeil (knee) will start in left field and hit leadoff Sunday against the Nationals.

McNeil was withheld from Saturday's lineup to rest his sore knee, but there was never much concern about the injury forcing a multi-game absence. Though the 27-year-old has typically slotted into the bottom half of the order this season, he'll move atop the lineup in the series finale with the struggling Brandon Nimmo getting a day off.

Forsythe moved to first base when Ronald Guzman left Saturday's game with a hamstring injury.

Forsythe started the game at third base, spelling Asdrubal Cabrera, but he moved across the diamond after Guzman's injury. Forsythe is a utility infielder more familiar with the other three infield spots, so it's uncertain if the Rangers would have him serve as a full-time first baseman if Guzman's injury lingers. If Guzman needs a stint on the injured list, Texas could call up Matt Davidson, who is playing first base at Triple-A Nashville.

Hernandez is not in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.

The Dodgers have mostly stayed true to their word in getting Hernandez more starts. He'll sit for just the second time this season and has certainly earned the increased role, hitting .370 with three homers. Max Muncy will slide over to second in his absence, with Cody Bellinger playing first and Alex Verdugo entering the lineup in right field.