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  • Josh Rojas 3B | CHW

    White Sox's Josh Rojas: Not starting Sunday

    Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

    Rojas started the previous three games but will head to the bench Sunday while in the midst of a 5-for-35 slump. Miguel Vargas will shift to the hot corner while Ryan Noda starts at first base in the series finale at Colorado.

  • Brooks Lee SS | MIN

    Twins' Brooks Lee: Back in lineup Sunday

    Lee will start at second base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Rays.

    The Twins sent Lee to the bench for the previous two contests, but he came up big in a reserve role Saturday, going 1-for-2 with a walk-off RBI bunt single in a 6-5 win. Lee will rejoin the starting nine for the series finale, but he'll likely need to raise his production at the plate to ensure he maintains a regular spot in the lineup over Harrison Bader, who will head to the bench after making four straight starts. Over his last seven games, Lee has gone 3-for-19 with no walks and seven strikeouts, bringing his slash line down to .272/.306/.402 for the season.

  • Ronny Mauricio 2B | NYM

    Mets' Ronny Mauricio: Losing out on playing time

    Mauricio is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.

    On the bench for the fourth time in six games, Mauricio looks to have moved into a utility role following the return of Mark Vientos from the injured list. With Vientos settling back in at third base, Brett Baty has been getting more exposure to second base, which has closed off Mauricio's primary avenues to playing time. The switch-hitting rookie's outlook for at-bats won't improve when Jesse Winker (oblique) likely returns from the injured list during the upcoming week to give the Mets another option at designated hitter.

  • Zach McKinstry 3B | DET

    Tigers' Zach McKinstry: Retreating to bench Sunday

    McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

    After starting each of the last seven games and going 9-for-26 with two home runs, three RBI and six runs, McKinstry will receive a breather. Javier Baez will slide over from his usual spot at shortstop to fill in for McKinstry at third base.

  • Austin Riley 3B | ATL

    Braves' Austin Riley: Power perking up

    Riley went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's loss to the Orioles.

    The third baseman launched a two-run homer off Dean Kremer in the first inning. although the lead didn't last long for Atlanta. Riley snapped a 13-game homer drought with the blast, but his power was showing signs of returning before Saturday -- over his last 12 contests, he's slashing .292/.333/.479 with four doubles and a triple among his 14 hits. On the season, Riley's up to 13 home runs and 45 RBI in 88 games, but a .761 OPS would be his lowest mark since 2020.

  • Addison Barger SS | TOR

    Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Taking seat vs. southpaw

    Barger is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

    Barger will head to the bench with southpaw Tyler Anderson on the bump for the Halos. Joey Loperfido will fill in as the Blue Jays' right fielder.

  • Will Wagner 2B | SD

    Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Sitting after four straight starts

    Wagner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

    With southpaw Tyler Anderson on the hill for the Angels, Wagner will hit the bench Sunday. The 26-year-old utility player has a clear path to playing time against right-handed pitching through the All-Star break, and Wagner had started five of the past six games. Andres Gimenez (ankle) landing on the injured list Sunday will create even more opportunities on the infield, although Davis Schneider and Leo Jimenez will also be in the mix at the keystone.

  • Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN

    Reds' Noelvi Marte: Exiting lineup Sunday

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

    Upon returning from the injured list Friday, Marte started the two straight games at third base, going 0-for-5 with two walks and an RBI. Though he looks to be the Reds' preferred option at the hot corner now that he's healthy, Marte will be rested Sunday and will give way to Christian Encarnacion-Strand.

  • Marcelo Mayer SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer: On bench against lefty again

    Mayer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

    Mayer will stay on the bench for the second game in a row while the Nationals send another southpaw to the mound in Shinnosuke Ogasawara. Nate Eaton will replace Mayer at third base and bat leadoff.

  • Orioles' Jordan Westburg: Exiting starting nine Sunday

    Westburg is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

    After missing five straight starts due to a left index finger sprain, Westburg returned to the lineup this weekend and went 4-for-8 with two home runs, three RBI and an additional run in two games. He doesn't appear to be dealing with a setback, so he's likely just getting a breather. Ramon Urias will cover third base in Westburg's stead.

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