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Ohtani (0-1) allowed five runs on three hits and three walks while failing to record an out as he took the loss against the Athletics on Sunday.

The Athletics played some small ball to get their first six batters on base before Angels manager Joe Maddon replaced Ohtani with Matt Andriese. It was as far from triumphant as possible for Ohtani, who made his first pitching appearance since 2018. The 26-year-old's next scheduled outing is next Sunday versus the high-scoring Astros.

Choi went 1-for-4 with a home run, walk and two RBI Sunday against the Rays.

Choi worked on his ability to switch-hit during summer camp with the hope of staying in the lineup against left-handed pitchers. That work paid off in the sixth inning, when Choi took southpaw Anthony Kay deep during his second major-league at-bat as a right-handed hitter. This development could be particularly noteworthy if Choi is allowed to face more lefties throughout the season, in turn increasing his playing time.

Harper went 1-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run against the Marlins on Sunday.

Harper got the Phillies off to a quick start with a deep home run to right field in the first inning. It was his first long ball of the season, though the Marlins pitching staff issued him four free passes in their three-game set. Harper will look to build on this performance when the Phillies take on the Yankees in their second series of the campaign.

Pederson isn't in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Pederson started in Friday's contest against a southpaw starting pitcher, but he'll sit Sunday against left-hander Drew Smyly. Chris Taylor will start in left field and bat fifth.

Jimenez was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins due to light-headedness.

The 23-year-old crashed into the outfield wall during the first inning and remained in the game after being checked for a concussion, but he was removed shortly thereafter. Jimenez continues to be evaluated, so it may be a bit premature to say he avoided a concussion. He should be considered day-to-day until the team provides another update.

Jimenez left Sunday's game in the second inning due to an undisclosed injury. He was checked by trainers in the first inning after colliding with the outfield wall while trying to make a catch.

Jimenez left after gesturing that he had a hard time seeing the ball. It's possible that the hard hit and heat on Sunday caused him problems without a significant injury, but he'll also likely be examined for a concussion.

Ramirez is out after testing positive for COVID-19, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

The Marlins have had a coronavirus outbreak, as Jose Urena, Jorge Alfaro and Garrett Cooper have all tested positive in recent days. Jon Berti is starting in right field and figures to see significant playing time in the short term.

Ramirez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Phillies.

He is 1-for-7 with a run, a walk, two strikeouts and one caught-stealing through two games. Jon Berti will start in right field and bat second. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that two starting position players on the Marlins have tested positive for the coronavirus, so Ramirez could be one of the two since he is not in Sunday's lineup.

Stanton went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double and a walk in Saturday's loss to Washington.

New York's offense couldn't get much going Saturday, but Stanton supplied a highlight-reel homer with a 483-foot blast to left field in the fourth inning. The slugger has gotten off to a fine start with home runs in each of his first two games of the campaign after going deep only three times in 18 contests last season.

McCutchen is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.

He is 0-for-9 with three strikeouts and zero walks through two games. Jay Bruce will start in left field while Neil Walker gets the start at designated hitter.