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Frazier is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Oakland, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Frazier will sit for the second straight game Sunday with lefty JP Sears pitching for Oakland. Jordan Westburg will receive another look at the keystone while Ramon Urias starts at third base.

Rodgers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Rodgers started the past eight games and will take a seat Sunday after hitting .303/.343/.485 during that stretch. Harold Castro will man the keystone and bat sixth Sunday in his place.

Motter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Motter picked up his fourth straight start in the middle infield in Thursday's 4-2 loss in the series opener, but he'll remain on the bench for the third straight contest as the Cardinals close out their four-game set with the Mets. With top prospect Masyn Winn receiving a call-up from Triple-A Memphis, Motter no longer looks in line for regular playing time at either second base or shortstop and will likely have to settle for a utility role.

Arauz will start at third base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Arauz was on the bench for Saturday's 13-2 win, but he'll be back in the lineup for what will be his sixth start in seven games as the Mets close out their series with the Cardinals. Since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Aug. 7, Arauz has gone just 3-for-32 at the dish, though two of his hits have been home run. The Mets look content to continue deploying the lefty-hitting Arauz as a strong-side platoon player in the infield while Mark Vientos (wrist) and Luis Guillorme (calf) are on the shelf.

Biggio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Biggio had started at second base or in right field in each of the past seven games, going 7-for-22 with five walks, five runs, three RBI and one stolen base. Despite his strong results at the plate of late, Biggio looks poised to see his opportunities take a hit moving forward as he likely moves into more of a utility role. Bo Bichette, Kevin Kiermaier, Matt Chapman and George Springer have all returned from recent injury-related absences, bringing the Toronto lineup back to full strength.

Espinal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Espinal went 4-for-21 with three runs and two RBI while starting in each of the past six games, but he appears primed to see fewer opportunities moving forward while he transitions back into a utility role. Bo Bichette, Kevin Kiermaier, Matt Chapman and George Springer have all returned from recent injury-related absences, bringing the Toronto lineup back to full strength.

Dubon will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Dubon will stick in the lineup for a fourth consecutive game after going 5-for-11 with a pair of extra-base hits and three RBI over the previous three contests to bring his season-long batting average up to .266. He'll be making his third start in four games in center field Sunday and appears to have supplanted Jake Meyers as the Astros' preferred option at the position.

Mariners manager Scott Servais said that Caballero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros due to a sore shin as well as some minor hamstring tightness, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Servais added that Caballero will still be available off the bench if needed, so neither the shin nor the hamstring injury seem to be anything that will result in him being moved to the 10-day injured list. Caballero went 7-for-18 with three doubles, two walks, five runs, three stolen bases and one RBI while starting each of the last five games at shortstop, but his time as a regular in the Seattle lineup is likely to end soon with J.P. Crawford (concussion) on track to return from the 7-day injured list during the Mariners' series in Chicago that begins Monday.

Kim went 1-for-8 with a solo home run and a walk across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against Arizona.

Kim had a nice start to the twin bill, leading off the Padres' half of the first inning with a solo shot in Game 1. That was his only hit of the day, though he did work a walk in the nightcap. Since his 16-game hitting streak came to an end Aug. 12, Kim has come back down to earth a bit, slashing .162/.205/.297 over his subsequent nine contests.

Caballero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Caballero started the past five games at shortstop and will head to the bench after going 7-for-18 with three doubles, three steals, an RBI and five runs during that span. Dylan Moore is starting at shortstop Sunday, but both players' playing time at the position will dwindle in the near future with J.P. Crawford (concussion) on a rehab assignment and close to being activated from the injured list.