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Goodman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Goodman will hit the bench Sunday after a run of eight straight starts, during which he batted .219 (7-for-32) with three walks, two doubles, four RBI, four runs and 12 strikeouts. Brett Sullivan will instead do the catching for Tanner Gordon while batting seventh in the series finale versus St. Louis.

Kirk isn't in the starting lineup Sunday against Kansas City.

Kirk will get a breather after starting the Blue Jays' past two games behind the plate and going 3-for-10 with two RBI during that span. Brandon Valenzuela is getting a turn at catcher for Toronto in the series finale versus the Royals.

Basallo isn't in the starting lineup versus the Red Sox on Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Basallo is beginning on the bench for the third time in Baltimore's past four games, with all three of his absences coming against southpaw starters. It appears the 22-year-old is on the strong side of a platoon with Carlos Narvaez, who is starting Sunday, behind the plate.

Jensen isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's tilt against Toronto.

Jensen will get a well-deserved rest after starting behind the plate in six straight contests. He's off to a scorching start to September, slashing .421/.476/1.158 with three home runs and six RBI through five games. Luke Maile will get a turn at catcher in Jensen's stead Sunday.

Realmuto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Realmuto will get a breather after starting the previous four games and going 1-for-13 with two walks and four strikeouts. Garrett Stubbs will step in behind the plate to catch for right-hander Aaron Nola while batting ninth.

Naylor is starting behind the plate and batting ninth Sunday against the Reds.

The 26-year-old was called up to Milwaukee when rosters expanded Tuesday, and he'll finally make his Brewers debut after being acquired from the Guardians at the trade deadline. Naylor posted a .143/.200/.238 slash line in 90 plate appearances to begin the season for Cleveland before being demoted, but he was more productive at Triple-A Nashville after the trade with four homers and a .903 OPS in 14 games.

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

Contreras started the previous six games and will get a breather Sunday after going 7-for-25 (.280) with four doubles, a homer, four RBI and six runs during that stretch. He has a 1.011 OPS with 11 extra-base hits in his past 18 contests. Bo Naylor will make his Brewers debut in the series finale at Cincinnati in Contreras' place.

Raleigh went 3-for-4 with a double and run scored in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Athletics.

Raleigh had half of the Mariners' hits, including their only extra-base knock. This was his second multi-hit effort in a row and his third such game during his seven-game hitting streak. The catcher is now batting .182 with a .674 OPS, 21 home runs, 58 RBI, 40 runs scored, 12 doubles and two stolen bases over 108 contests this year.

Rushing is scheduled to undergo imaging on his injured right elbow Sunday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Rushing was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup versus Washington after experiencing right elbow discomfort during an on-field throwing session. The backstop has been limited to DH and pinch-hit duties since returning from the IL on Sept. 1, but now even his ability to hit is in question due to the setback. Manager Dave Roberts said after Saturday's win that regardless of the results of Sunday's tests, Rushing will pause his throwing progression.

Rushing's scratch from the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's tilt against Washington was due to right elbow discomfort.

Rushing was removed from the lineup a couple hours before the scheduled start of the contest after originally being penciled in as Los Angeles' designated hitter. Per Katie Woo of The Athletic, Rushing threw on the field before the game as part of an effort to ramp up his throwing program as he works his way back from a minor UCL tear, so that's presumably when the elbow discomfort cropped up. It's unclear at the moment if he'll be held out beyond Saturday. Rushing has been limited to DH and pinch-hit duties since being reinstated from the injured list Sept. 1.