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Clase is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Clase had mostly been occupying the strong side of a platoon in center field since Daulton Varsho (hamstring) landed on the injured list June 1, but Myles Straw will stick in the lineup for a second straight matchup versus a right-handed pitcher (Adrian Houser). Clase has produced a .464 OPS in June, and though Straw hasn't been any better at the plate over that stretch (.433 OPS), his superior defense may be tipping the scales in his favor.

Roden (knee) will start in left field and bat ninth Sunday against the White Sox.

Roden hasn't appeared in a game since Wednesday due to a swollen right knee, but he's been given the green light to re-enter the starting nine. With Nathan Lukes returning from the 7-day injured list earlier this weekend and Addison Barger (hip) rejoining the lineup Sunday following a one-game absence, Roden's opportunities in the Toronto outfield could be fairly limited.

Noda will start at designated hitter and will bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

After joining the White Sox last weekend shortly after being claimed off waivers from the Red Sox, Noda has handled a regular role for Chicago. He's started seven of the last eight games, but he's gone just 2-for-17 with a solo home run. Expect Noda's playing time to eventually trend downward if he's unable to get anything going at the dish.

Slater is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Slater started each of the White Sox's last three games while the team went up against right-handed pitching, as Mike Tauchman tends to a groin injury. Though he went 4-for-10 with a double, two walks, three runs and one RBI in those contests, Slater still looks as though he'll be limited to a short-side platoon role when the outfield is fully healthy. Michael Taylor will get the nod in right field Sunday over Slater.

Tauchman (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

He'll miss a third consecutive start while he deals with a sore right groin, which he tweaked while running the bases Thursday. The White Sox haven't used Tauchman off the bench in either of the first two contests in Toronto, and manager Will Venable will likely stay away from the veteran outfielder in the series finale as well. Michael Taylor will cover right field.

Larnach (hand) will serve as the Twins' designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Larnach didn't start the first two games of the series after being scratched Friday due to a bruised right hand, but he's made enough improvement to give it a go. The 28-year-old heads into Sunday's contest in the midst of a lull at the dish, slashing .176/.275/.353 with one home run, five RBI and five runs over his last 11 games.

The Twins scratched Castro from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers due to right wrist soreness, Audra Martin of FanDuel Sports Network North reports.

Castro had initially been slated to start in left field and bat third, but DaShawn Keirsey will end up replacing him in the lineup. Though Castro is a switch hitter, the injury is to his throwing hand, so he may have been compromised in the field had the Twins elected to keep him in the lineup. The super-utility player can be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Mariners.

Barger (hip) will start at third base and bat second Sunday against the White Sox.

The 25-year-old was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 7-1 win due to right hip discomfort, but the injury doesn't appear to be a serious one since he's back in the lineup a day later. Barger has carried a hot bat through 16 games in June with five doubles, four home runs, 10 RBI and 11 runs.

Festa won't start Sunday's game against the Brewers but could pitch behind opening pitcher Danny Coulombe, Audra Martin of Fanduel Sports Network North reports.

Festa was initially penciled in to start Sunday and hasn't been reported to be dealing with an injury, so he's the likely candidate to work in a bulk-relief role. The right-hander has worked as a traditional starter in his six previous MLB outings this season and has posted a 4.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB across 26.1 innings.

Carter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Carter had started in center field in each of the previous three contests, but he'll be given a breather against southpaw Bailey Falter. After a two-game absence, Wyatt Langford (back) has been cleared to rejoin the starting nine and will replace Carter in center field while Sam Haggerty picks up another start in left.