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Blackmon went 3-for-5 with a homer and two runs in Wednesday's road loss to Arizona.

Blackmon's now homered four times in the last six games and cleared 100 runs for the first time in his career. The key to this bust-out season has been his stunning production away from Coors Field -- Blackmon actually has significantly better power numbers on the road (17 homers) than at home (10), and he's hit for average all over the place. He should keep piling up numbers the rest of the way.

Stanton (groin) could rejoin the lineup as soon Friday against the Phillies.

When the injury initially occurred, it was believed that Stanton could be done for the season. He's instead made a number of pinch-hit appearances over the past week and may be ready to return to the field soon. A recent 5-2 run has put the Marlins back on the fringe of playoff contention, and the return of their superstar slugger could give the team and fantasy owners the power push needed to close out the regular season. Expect more information on Stanton's status as Friday's series opener against Philadelphia approaches.

McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in a 6-2 loss at the hands of the Phillies.

The homer was McCutchen's 21st of the season, and broke a 2-for-20 slump over his previous seven games. It's been a disappointing season for McCutchen, who is just three years removed from an MVP season, and failed to be named an All-Star this year for the first time since 2010. He's hitting just .247 after hitting .314 and .292 in 2014 and 2015 respectively.

Turner came up big Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run in a 2-0 win over the Yankees.

Turner's double came in a 0-0 game in the ninth against Yankees closer Dellin Betances, and drove in teammate Corey Seager for the go-ahead run. Turner later scored on a throwing error by Betances, giving Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen an insurance run that he didn't end up needing. It was Turner's 30th double of the season, and brought his batting line to .270/.338/.502.

Belt (illness) is back in the lineup Wednesday, hitting sixth against the Padres, the San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports.

He missed one game with the illness but will reassume his typical spot in the six-hole Wednesday. Belt is hitting .238 with a 30.1 percent K-rate since Aug. 1, but he has also chipped in four home runs, 23 RBI and 17 runs over that span.

Blackmon homered, scored twice and walked in a 1-for-3 game Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Blackmon is raking in September, with three home runs in just eight games this month to fuel a .296/.406/.704 batting line. He has already driven in seven runs this month, and perhaps most impressive, all three of his home runs have come away from Coors Field. He continues to improve his career high in home runs, now up to 26 compared to 19 in 154 games in 2014.

Belt is out of the lineup Tuesday due to illness, CSN Bay Area reports.

Manager Bruce Bochy said Belt is "pretty sick," so it's seems possible the 28-year-old will be held out of Wednesday's series finale as well. Buster Posey is starting at first base Tuesday with Trevor Brown filling in behind the plate.

Carpenter (back) was a late addition to Tuesday's lineup.

There were reports that Carpenter was doing much better and could even come off the bench later in the game, but it seems as if manager Mike Matheny felt so confident in his health that he slotted the infielder back into the starting lineup. He'll take over for Greg Garcia as the leadoff hitter and second baseman.

Carpenter (back) is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

Although Carpenter will be forced to sit after leaving Monday's game with back tightness, he told Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com that he's feeling "good" and will be available off the bench Tuesday. The Cardinals are facing a lefty on Wednesday (Jon Lester) and manager Mike Matheny could always opt to play it safe and hold Carpenter out once again, but it doesn't sound like Carpenter is in danger of missing extended time.

Pederson is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.

Pederson holds a measly .100 batting average against lefties on the season, so he'll head to the bench with left-hander CC Sabathia toeing the rubber for New York. Enrique Hernandez will take over in center field in his stead.