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Winker went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and a pair of runs scored in Thursday's blowout win over Atlanta.

Winker slugged his grand slam off Atlanta starter Kyle Muller in the second inning, giving the Reds a 4-1 lead. It was the 24th round tripper of the season for Winker, who snapped a mini three-game hitless skid and later added a double and a single. The 27-year-old has been one of the biggest breakout stars of 2021, slashing .309/.397/.562 with 71 runs driven in.

Turner (groin) won't be available for Friday's game against the Mets, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Turner was held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game Thursday as he continues to deal with left groin discomfort, and he hasn't appeared off the bench in any of those contests. While the 36-year-old is still considered day-to-day, he'll be evaluated again Saturday to determine whether he's ready to return after he sits out again Friday.

Dickerson hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in Wednesday's 7-2 win over Arizona.

Dickerson pinch hit for reliever Tony Watson in the eighth inning and the former delivered an insurance run with his solo shot. The outfielder has homered three times in his last eight games, giving him 13 for the year. He's added a mediocre .224/.291/.435 slash line with 37 RBI, 29 runs scored and a stolen base in 254 plate appearances. Dickerson is usually in the lineup versus right-handed pitchers, although Wednesday was a notable exception -- if it becomes a trend, Darin Ruf figures to pick up most of the extra playing time.

Vogelbach (hamstring) has gone 10-for-27 (.370) with two home runs and five RBI through 10 games in his rehab assignment at Triple-A Nashville.

The Brewers wanted Vogelbach to spend some time at the minor-league level to get his swing back, and he has certainly accomplished that. Vogelbach was starting regularly at first base at the time of his injury, but it is tough to envision him reprising that role when his rehab stint comes to a close, as Rowdy Tellez joined the club during his absence and has posted a .993 OPS over 26 games.

Turner (groin) will remain on the bench for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Turner hasn't played since Sunday while working through left groin discomfort. Previous reports indicated he wouldn't return before Friday, so his absence Thursday is an expected one. Max Muncy will shift to third base in his absence, with Albert Pujols starting at first.

Dickerson is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dickerson has regularly sat against left-handed pitchers this season, but he's on the bench Wednesday with righty Merrill Kelly taking the mound. Darin Ruf will start in left field in his place.

Miller isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Miller had started each of the last four games with Rhys Hoskins (groin) unavailable, and he went 4-for-14 with two homers, a triple, three runs and two RBI. Alec Bohm will take over at first base while Didi Gregorius starts at the hot corner.

McCutchen (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

McCutchen will return from the 10-day IL on his first day of eligibility after he recovered from left knee inflammation. He'll reclaim his job as the primary left fielder and will be in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Turner (groin) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Manager Dave Roberts said a day earlier that Turner isn't likely to play until Friday's series opener in New York versus the Mets, so his absence from the starting nine for the second straight day comes as little surprise. Chris Taylor will once again fill in for Turner at third base while batting fifth for the Dodgers.

Pederson isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Pederson will be on the bench against left-hander Wade Miley after he went 1-for-12 with three walks and four strikeouts across the last four games. Guillermo Heredia will start in center field and bat eighth.