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Moustakas suffered a left forearm injury in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Tigers and isn't starting in Game 2, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Moustakas was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning of Sunday's first game and was subsequently removed. He'll be replaced at second base in Game 2 of the doubleheader by Christian Colon, who is batting seventh. Whether Moustakas will be available for Monday's game against Cleveland remains to be seen.

Candelario is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader versus the Reds.

The Tigers managed only four hits during the first game, with Candelario going 2-for-3 with a triple. He entered Sunday's twin bill hitless in 19 plate appearances. Dawel Lugo will start Game 2 at the hot corner.

Moustakas was removed from Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Tigers after being hit by a pitch on the hand, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Moustakas went 0-for-2 before leading off the sixth inning with the hit by pitch, and he was subsequently replaced by a pinch runner. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, but the 31-year-old seems unlikely to be in the lineup for Game 2 with the quick turnaround and the new seven-inning rule for doubleheaders.

Vosler joined the Padres' 60-man player pool Sunday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Vosler enjoyed a strong season at Triple-A El Paso in 2019, slashing .291/.367/.523 with 20 home runs and 63 RBI. The 26-year-old is not on the Padres' 40-man roster, so he's a long shot to see any big-league playing time this season.

Donaldson (calf) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians.

He'll be on the bench for the second straight game after exiting early in Friday's contest after experiencing tightness in his right calf. The Twins haven't suggested that Donaldson's injury is a major concern, but for fantasy managers to have any faith in his availability for the upcoming week, the 34-year-old would ideally make a cameo as a pinch hitter in the series finale Sunday. Marwin Gonzalez is drawing the start at third base and should serve as the primary option at the position if Donaldson ends up missing any further time beyond this weekend.

Longoria went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Giants.

The veteran third baseman was San Francisco's most productive bat in the lineup, and he is enjoying a great start to the season. The 34-year-old has hit safely in all three games he has played in thus far, registering two extra-base hits, three RBI, two walks and a .455 average (5-for-11).

Madrigal started at second base for a second straight game and went 0-for-5 in Saturday's 11-5 win over Kansas City.

Madrigal, who was called up by the White Sox on Friday, is hitless over his first eight plate appearances. The speculation is that Chicago would not call up one of their top prospects without having a plan to give him consistent at-bats, so it's likely Madrigal will be the regular starter at second base. That notion was reinforced Saturday when the White Sox placed shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) on the 10-day injured list. Leury Garcia, who had been the starter at second base, is filling in at shortstop for Anderson.

Urshela went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a stolen base and a walk during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Red Sox.

The 28-year-old was 2-for-15 with one extra-base hit through the first five games of the season, but he's 3-for-7 with two home runs in the past two games. Even before the recent hot streak Urshela was still seeing the ball well, as he's already walked five times in 26 plate appearances.

Davis is not in the lineup Saturday against Atlanta.

Davis swatted his second home run of the season and brought in three runs in Friday's high-scoring game, but he'll play a bench role Saturday for the second time in the last four contests. Dominic Smith will start in left field, batting seventh.

Donaldson (calf) will not start Saturday's game against Cleveland.

Donaldson exited Friday's contest with a tight right calf, and while the issue isn't believed to be serious, it's no surprise to see him sit for at least one game. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at the hot corner.