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Ozuna (fingers) saw a hand specialist Tuesday but remains without a firm timetable for return, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. "It's just a matter with how quickly he can get strength back to where he can sustain it for the remainder of the season," manager Mike Shildt said. "Pretty wide spectrum of the possibility of time, but this week will be important to get his treatment. How it heals this week will be a big factor."

Ozuna suffered multiple finger fractures in his right hand on a pickoff attempt against the Padres on Friday, and as Rogers' report indicates, it's likely going to be some time before he's back at full capacity. Given that power hitting is such a critical component of Ozuna's offensive profile, the regaining of full strength in his fingers will be critical to him sustaining the same level of production he generated prior to the injury.

Carpenter (back) expects to return from the injured list immediately after the All-Star break July 12, Mark Saxon of The Athletic reports.

Carpenter was bedridden for 40 hours over the weekend due to a stomach issue and then ended up tweaking his back. The back strain doesn't appear overly serious, but the Cardinals decided to play things safe and take advantage of the All-Star break to aid in his recovery. Tommy Edman and Yairo Munoz figure to fill in at third base during his absence.

Turner had X-rays on his elbow and wrist come back negative after he was hit by a pitch Sunday, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Turner didn't actually start Sunday but was hit by a pitch in his pinch-hit appearance. The 34-year-old is taking Tuesday to rest up but appears to have avoided a serious injury. Edwin Rios is starting at third base in his absence.

Dickerson isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against San Diego, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Dickerson will head to the bench for the third straight contest with another lefty slated to toe the rubber for the opposition. Tyler Austin will once again man left field and bat third.

Carpenter was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a lower-back strain, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

After Carpenter missed his fourth consecutive start Sunday, manager Mike Shildt said the third baseman was dealing with a stomach issue. It turns out it's something more serious, and it will knock Carpenter out at least through the break. The 33-year-old rebounded after a slow start last year but hasn't been able to do that yet in 2019 -- he's batting .216/.325/.381 halfway through the season. Expect Tommy Edman to get a good amount of run in Carpenter's absence.

Carpenter (illness) isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Carpenter is in line to miss his fifth consecutive matchup, and it was revealed Sunday that he's been battling a stomach bug. He'll continue to be considered day-to-day until further notice. Yairo Munoz will lead off and start at the hot corner in Carpenter's absence.

Turner isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Turner will receive another day of rest, as he sat out of Sunday's matchup before a scheduled off day Monday. Edwin Rios draws the start at the hot corner and is batting seventh with Turner out of the mix.

Winker is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Despite going 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-6 loss in the series opener, Winker will find himself on the bench as the Reds oppose a right-handed starter (Chase Anderson). Considering Yasiel Puig received Monday off, manager David Bell may just be looking to keep some of the Reds' bench players involved now that Scooter Gennett's recent return from the injured list leaves one less spot available in the lineup. With Winker sitting Tuesday, Phillip Ervin will check into left field.

Dickerson isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Padres, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Dickerson will head to the bench for the second straight day with a lefty taking the mound for San Diego. Tyler Austin draws the start in left field and is batting third with Dickerson out of the mix.

Belt went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 10-4 win over Arizona.

Belt has been operating as the club's leadoff man against righties this past week, and he moved down to second in the order against a southpaw Sunday. Part of the move to the top of the order was based on a lack of better on-base options, but it may have had something to do with the first baseman's mid-June power drought (.204 slugging percentage over last 15 games). Belt's power tends to come in bunches, so if he starts putting a charge into the ball again, then a move back to the middle of the order wouldn't be surprising.