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Sosa went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Marlins.

Sosa plated the first run of the Cardinals' four-run rally in the fifth inning, and he scored on a Tommy Edman single to tie the game at 3-3. While playing time has been limited for Sosa, this was still his first hit since June 4 -- he went 14 at-bats without one. The shortstop is batting a meager .193/.237/.261 with a stolen base, five RBI, 14 runs scored, two triples and two doubles through 93 plate appearances in what has mainly been a reserve role this year. The switch-hitting Edman will likely continue to start at shortstop against most right-handed pitchers and some lefties.

Machado (ankle) isn't starting Wednesday's game against Arizona.

Machado hoped that he'd be in the lineup or available off the bench Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, but he didn't take the field. He'll remain out of the lineup for a ninth consecutive game during Wednesday's series finale in Arizona, and it's unclear whether he'll be available in a depth role. Ha-Seong Kim is shifting to third base while CJ Abrams starts at shortstop.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 7-4 loss to the Rockies on Tuesday.

Muncy took Kyle Freeland deep with a second-deck blast in the sixth inning and later doubled to make it a multi-hit effort. The 31-year-old left-handed batter is walking at an 18.6% rate and has a respectable .325 OBP despite batting only .167 on the season.

Escobar isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Escobar went 1-for-14 with an RBI, a walk and five strikeouts over the last four games and will get a chance to reset Wednesday. Luis Guillorme is shifting to third base while Jeff McNeil starts at the keystone.

Peterson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

With southpaw Jalen Beeks on the bump for Tampa Bay, the lefty-hitting Peterson will head to the bench after starting in six of the past seven games. Peterson looks as though he'll still play fairly regularly against right-handed pitching, though he's expected to see most of his opportunities in right field moving forward now that the Brewers are back to full strength in the infield after Kolten Wong returned from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Kennedy went 1-for-3 with a double, three RBI and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 7-6 win over San Diego.

Kennedy drove in two runs during Arizona's four-run seventh inning and knocked in another when he was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the eighth. He was an integral component to the Diamondbacks erasing a six-run deficit with seven runs over the final three innings. Kennedy continues to get starts at second base while Ketel Marte works his way back from a hamstring injury that's limited him to designated-hitter duty.

Machado (ankle) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

It was reported earlier in the day that Machado was expected to be in the lineup or available off the bench, but he won't end up being in the starting nine. The 29-year-old hasn't seen the field since June 19, when he sustained the left ankle sprain, and he's out of the lineup Tuesday for the eighth straight contest. Machado could still make an appearance off the bench and should continue to be considered day-to-day.

Peterson will start in right field and bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Kolten Wong's (calf) return from the injured list Tuesday puts the Brewers back to full strength in the infield, but Peterson's ability to handle either corner-outfield spot could allow him to hold down a strong-side platoon role while Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) remains on the IL. The lefty-hitting Peterson will stick in the lineup with right-hander Shane Baz on the mound for Tampa Bay, while the righty-hitting Jonathan Davis -- who started in each of the past four games -- finds himself on the bench with Wong back in action.

McMahon is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old started the past nine games and will head to the bench Tuesday amid a 1-for-14 slump. Elehuris Montero will start at the hot corner and bat ninth in McMahon's place.

Madrigal (groin) hit in live batting practice Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

He suffered a left groin strain on June 10, and will have several other checkpoints to clear before being activated. Madrigal will have to advance to fielding and running drills and may require a rehab assignment.