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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.

Harper (neck) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves, Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports reports.

Although his MRI results Saturday came back clean, Harper will miss his sixth consecutive game as a result of neck spasms. Even without any red flags on the MRI results, the Nationals may soon be forced to consider a DL stint if Harper is unable to return to the lineup in the near future. In the meantime, Brian Goodwin will get another start in right field.

Updating a previous report, Stanton (groin) is headed for the 15-day DL, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports.

Stanton was reported as a candidate for the disabled list earlier Sunday morning, and the recent update by Frisaro essentially confirms those intentions. Furthermore, Andy Slater of 940 AM Miami backs up the story as well. It's an incredibly tough break for the Marlins, who currently sit a half-game back in the NL Wild Card standings. Fantasy owners will also lose an asset that has posted a .937 OPS since July 1.

Stanton sustained a groin injury in Saturday's game against the White Sox and is expected to be placed on the 15-day DL, ESPN.com's Buster Olney reports.

After singling with two outs in the bottom of the ninth Saturday, Stanton tweaked his groin when he was thrown out at second base while attempting to stretch the hit into a double, ending the game. The Marlins evaluated him after the contest, and it appears the outfielder's injury is more significant than anticipated. Stanton's expected loss is a huge blow for the Marlins, who remain in the mix for a Wild Card spot, so the team will just have to hope that he doesn't miss much more than the minimum 15 days. While Stanton remains out, Ichiro Suzuki should slide into an everyday role in the outfield.

Harper (neck spasms) had an MRI on Saturday that came back clean and he remains day-to-day, according to general manager Mike Rizzo, MLB.com's Jamal Collier reports.

He is out of the lineup Saturday and Rizzo said that the team won't place him on the DL as long as they think there's a chance he could be used off the bench. Brian Goodwin is starting in right field again Saturday in place of Harper.

Cespedes (quadriceps) will play in a rehab game Monday and the Mets plan to activate him Thursday, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.

This lines up with the earliest the Mets would be able to bring Cespedes off the DL, and he was essentially just resting the quad while the Mets took advantage of an extra roster spot over a 15-day span. The Mets don't have a true center fielder on the roster with Juan Lagares on the DL, but considering Cespedes' quad did not respond well when he was manning center field earlier this year, he'll likely get most of his starts in left down the stretch.

Harper (neck) is still out of the lineup Saturday against the Braves, the Washington Post's Chelsea Janes reports.

This marks the fifth straight game that Harper has missed with the stiff neck. He is day-to-day, although it's hard not to be a little pessimistic about his status, given the lack of optimistic quotes coming out of the Nationals' clubhouse.