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Dickerson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays.

Dickerson went just 4-for-20 (.200) over his last five games, so manager Andy Green decided it was time to hold him out of the starting lineup for the first time since Aug. 1. Christian Bethancourt will get the start in left field in Dickerson's place.

Harper (neck) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's win over the Braves.

In his first game action since Aug. 6, Harper was able to hit the ball with some authority and he appears to be over the neck stiffness that was keeping him sidelined. The right fielder has been alternating big months with terrible ones this season, so coming off a .176/.303/.319 July, he seems due to go on a tear. With the Nationals starting a series in Coors Field on Monday, Harper couldn't have picked a better time to return.

Ozuna went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

It may not seem like much, but it was Ozuna's first multi-hit game since July 29 and just his second RBI in August. With Giancarlo Stanton (groin) now out for the rest of the year, the Marlins desperately need Ozuna's bat to wake up if they're going to stay in the wild-card chase.

Stanton (groin) will miss the remainder of the 2016 season, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.

Stanton tweaked his groin following an at-bat Saturday night, and the news began to look ominous when it was announced he would end up on the DL early Sunday morning. The team sent him for an MRI, and the results concluded a worst-case scenario: a Grade 3 strain that carries a six-week timetable and likely ends his season. The Marlins may eventually look for a replacement to fill the huge void left by Stanton's bat, but in the short term, Ichiro Suzuki will take over in right field. It's a devastating blow for a Miami squad that was just a half-game behind in the NL Wild Card standings entering Sunday's play.

Belt went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 6-2 win over Baltimore.

This wasn't your typical Brandon Belt stat line, as he is usually very patient and passive at the plate. He may have been trying to spark a struggling Giants lineup, which would explain the three strikeouts. Whatever the case, owners will definitely trade in his great discipline for home runs. Belt has shown increased pop in the month of August (three homers) after posting just one in the month of July.

Turner (hand) isn't expected to need a stint on the DL, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

After being hit by a pitch Friday, there was a level of uncertainty regarding how the club would proceed with Turner's injury. However, it looks like he'll simply need a bit of time to recover. Although the team didn't indicate when he'd be back in action, a return by the end of next week wouldn't be surprising.

Pederson went 3-for-5 with a double and two-run homer in Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Pirates.

The slugging outfielder connected off reliever Jared Hughes for a two-run blast in the sixth that drove in Corey Seager. Pederson has hit his stride at the plate in August, with four multi-hit efforts, six doubles and a .323/.432/.613 line in 31 at-bats. It's by far his best month of the season to date, and he's brought his season average up 14 points since Aug. 3.

Turner (hand) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, J.P Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

For the second day in a row, the Dodgers will be without their power-hitting third baseman. Rob Segedin will start at the hot corner and be batting eighth Sunday. According to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Turner is noticed improvement with the swelling in his right hand, and a DL stint isn't being considered at this time. Turner could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday's series opener against the Phillies.

Updating a previous report, Harper (neck) will be added to the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Braves, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Washington's original lineup featured Brian Goodwin in right field, but the entire order will be reshuffled following the addition of Harper into the three-spot. Harper underwent an MRI Saturday, and the results came back clean, but it was initially suspected that the Nats would continue to take a conservative approach. His health must have taken a turn for the better, as Harper's pregame routine must have been sufficient to convince team trainers that he was capable of starting. His progress will certainly be monitored closely, and any indication of discomfort could result in his removal, but until further notice, look for Harper to return to his regular role.

Stanton, who was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday, is set to undergo an MRI on his left groin injury, Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Stanton tweaked his groin while making the final out during Saturday's loss to the White Sox, and the Marlins didn't wait long before moving him to the DL. Now, it appears the team will send him for an MRI so they know exactly what they're dealing with. Miami is in the heat of a Wild Card race, so getting a clear timetable for the slugger is a high priority. With Stanton on the shelf, look for Ichiro Suzuki to make steady starts in right field.