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  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Managing left groin discomfort

    Turner exited Sunday's game against the Angels due to left groin discomfort, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

    Turner appeared to suffer his injury while making a diving play in the top of the second inning, and he was removed in the bottom half of the frame. The 36-year-old is considered day-to-day, and he'll have at least one day to recover since the Dodgers have a scheduled day off Monday.

  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Exits with apparent injury

    Turner was removed in the bottom of the second inning of Sunday's game against the Angels with an apparent leg injury, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

    The Dodgers have yet to provide an update on Turner's condition, but he appeared to hurt himself while making a diving play on a grounder and then throwing out Jose Iglesias for the out in the top half of the second, according to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com. Turner went 0-for-1 with a stolen base and an RBI before Albert Pujols pinch hit for him when his second turn through the order came up in the bottom of the second. Consider Turner day-to-day until manager Dave Roberts offers more information about the third baseman's health.

  • Astros' Michael Brantley: Makes precautionary exit

    Brantley was removed from Sunday's game against the Twins for precautionary reasons after being struck in the head when he was involved in a collision while running the bases, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    The collision occurred with Andrelton Simmons during the opening frame after Brantley worked a walk in his first plate appearance. The veteran outfielder initially remained in the contest but was pulled for a pinch hitter during the third inning. Brantley should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.

  • Astros' Michael Brantley: Sustains injury in collision

    Brantley was removed in the bottom of the third inning of Sunday's game against the Twins after he suffered an apparent injury when he was involved in a collision on the bases in the bottom of the first inning, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    After walking in his lone plate appearance of the day, Brantley looked to be hobbled when he collided with the Twins' Andrelton Simmons while advancing to second base. Though he initially didn't have to exit the contest, Brantley -- who was serving as the Astros' designated hitter -- remained on the bench when his next turn through the batting order came up in the third. Expect the Astros to provide an update on Brantley's condition later Sunday.

  • Shohei Ohtani DH | LAD

    Angels' Shohei Ohtani: Sitting in NL park

    Ohtani is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

    Ohtani remains on the bench for the third straight game with the Angels finishing up a road series versus the Dodgers on Sunday. The 27-year-old has appeared in the outfield a few times this season but hasn't started any contests, so it's not a surprise to see him on the bench with the Halos in a National League park. Ohtani should rejoin the lineup Tuesday for the start of the four-game series against the Blue Jays.

  • Matt Carpenter DH | STL

    Cardinals' Matt Carpenter: Produces as pinch hitter

    Carpenter knocked a go-ahead RBI double as a pinch hitter in a win over the Royals on Saturday.

    The veteran has now hit safely in three straight games, with two of those coming in a pinch-hit capacity. The extra-base hit was also Carpenter's first since July 18, and his season slash line sits at a crooked .200/.328/.325.

  • Alex Dickerson DH | ATL

    Giants' Alex Dickerson: Out versus lefty

    Dickerson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

    Dickerson started each of the past four games in left field, going a collective 3-for-15 with a home run and two walks. LaMonte Wade will pick up a start in place of the lefty-hitting Dickerson, who will sit with southpaw Brett Anderson on the hill for Milwaukee.

  • Brandon Belt DH | TOR

    Giants' Brandon Belt: Idle versus lefty

    Belt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

    Since returning from the injured list Thursday, Belt started in each of the Giants' past three games, going 4-for-12 with three home runs and five RBI. The lefty-hitting Belt should be locked in as a strong-side platoon player the rest of the way, but he'll give way to the right-handed Darin Ruf at first base with the Brewers bringing southpaw Brett Anderson to the hill for the series finale.

  • Darin Ruf DH | MIL

    Giants' Darin Ruf: Starting for resting Belt

    Ruf will start at first base and bat third Sunday against the Brewers.

    Though Ruf will crack the lineup for the series finale, he's lost hold of an everyday role at first base following Brandon Belt's return from the injured list Thursday. The lefty-hitting Belt started each of the past three games, though he'll take a seat Sunday to make room for the righty-hitting Ruf while the Brewers bring southpaw Brett Anderson to the hill.

  • Harold Ramirez DH | WAS

    Indians' Harold Ramirez: Not in Sunday's lineup

    Ramirez is out of the lineup Sunday versus Detroit.

    Ramirez started the past three games and will head to the bench after going 2-for-12 with a double. Oscar Mercado will start in left field Sunday for Cleveland.

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