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Schmitt went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored, a steal and a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 5-1 victory over the Cubs.

Schmitt didn't drive in a run but still made an impact offensively, reaching base three times and coming around to score in the eighth inning after swiping second base. Sunday marked the 27-year-old's 21st multi-hit effort of the campaign after recording 15 such games across 95 contests in 2025. Through 64 games in 2026, Schmitt is slashing .276/.308/.510 with 15 homers, 38 RBI, 32 runs and six stolen bases.

Thompson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

The left-handed-hitting Thompson will retreat to the bench while the Athletics send southpaw Jeffrey Springs to the hill for the series finale. Thompson started in each of Colorado's last three games and went just 1-for-10 with six strikeouts.

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

Yelich will be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed hitters Brice Turang, Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick while the Brewers go with a right-handed-heavy lineup to counter Phillies lefty Cristopher Sanchez. William Contreras will serve as the Brewers' designated hitter in place of Yelich.

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

The left-handed hitter will head to the bench for the third time in four games while the Reds send lefty Andrew Abbott to the hill. LuJames Groover will get the nod at first base Sunday in place of Smith.

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

With the Orioles sending southpaw Trevor Rogers to the hill for the series finale, Wagner will give way to Nick Solak at designated hitter. Wagner had started the last four games against righties, going 4-for-8 with a double and four walks. The 27-year-old could have a fairly clear path to a strong-side platoon role until the Padres get Miguel Andujar (hamstring) back from the injured list.

Herrera went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Twins.

The 26-year-old catcher snapped an 18-game power drought with his first multi-homer performance of the season, as he launched a two-run homer off Connor Prielipp in the first inning and a solo blast in the seventh off Justin Lawrence. Herrera has been an on-base machine so far in June, batting .324 (12-for-37) over the last 10 games with a .479 OBP fueled by six walks and five HBPs. That surge has boosted his slash line on the season to .270/.400/.437 with nine homers, three steals, 31 RBI and 46 runs in 68 contests.

Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, three walks and two total runs scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the White Sox.

Ohtani sat out Friday after departing Thursday's matchup against Pittsburgh with left knee inflammation, but he was back in the lineup as the DH on Saturday. The superstar slugger wasted little time showing that he's feeling fine, belting the second pitch of the game over the right-field fence for a home run. Ohtani has gone deep in three straight games and has been red hot at the plate throughout June, batting .436 with four home runs, 10 RBI, 13 runs and a 10:9 BB:K through 10 contests. After a relatively slow start to the season as a hitter, Ohtani is now slashing an impressive .305/.426/.553 with 14 home runs, 41 RBI, 50 runs and six steals through 68 plate appearances on the campaign.

Ohtani (knee) will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter and bat leadoff Saturday against the White Sox.

Ohtani left Thursday's game early due to knee inflammation and didn't play Friday, but he seems to be ready to go Saturday after getting some rest. The two-way star has been surging at the plate this month, slashing .444/.535/.833 with three homers, nine RBI and 11 runs scored in nine games since June 1.

The Padres placed Andujar on the 10-day injured list Saturday, retroactive to Thursday, with a left hamstring strain.

Andujar began dealing with hamstring issues Sunday and hasn't been in the starting lineup since, though he's been able to enter a few games off the bench. Now officially battling a strain, he'll move to the injured list and remain out until at least June 21. Nick Solak was selected to the active roster in a corresponding move.

Fulford went 1-for-2 with a stolen base in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Athletics.

Fulford continues to fill a short-side platoon role at designated hitter while adding some extra depth at catcher. His playing time is limited even when he starts, as he's often lifted for a pinch hitter once a right-hander takes the mound for the opposition. Fulford is batting .222 with a .660 OPS, three steals, one home run, four RBI and seven runs scored over 31 plate appearances this season.