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Santander isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers due to left hip soreness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Santander's hip reportedly began bothering him after a swing Thursday, and it helps explain why he sat out Friday's contest as well. His absence will move Vladimir Guerrero into the DH spot Saturday, putting Ernie Clement at first base and opening up second for Michael Stefanic.

Dingler isn't part of the Tigers' lineup for Saturday's game against Toronto.

Dingler started each of Detroit's last five games, and he'll get a rest day Saturday against Eric Lauer and the Blue Jays. In Dingler's place, Tomas Nido will catch and bat ninth. In 127 plate appearances, Dingler is slashing .270/.299/.434.

Kirk isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Detroit.

Kirk will get a day to reset after going 0-for-8 with a strikeout over his last two games. Tyler Heineman will catch for Eric Lauer instead and bat eighth.

Lukes (migraine) will start in left field and bat seventh Saturday against the Tigers.

A migraine caused Lukes to make an early exit from Friday's contest, but he seems to be feeling better Saturday. The 30-year-old outfielder has been on a roll since the start of May, slashing .313/.405/.531 with two homers and eight RBI in 12 games.

Baldwin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Baldwin will step out of the starting nine Saturday after going 1-for-4 in Friday's contest. Michael Taylor will pick up a start in left field and bat ninth.

Rojas isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Rojas will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after going 2-for-4 during Friday's 13-3 loss. Lenyn Sosa will start at the keystone while Rojas sits.

Grisham isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Grisham will get a chance to rest Saturday after making four consecutive starts, during which he went 5-for-18 with two home runs. While he sits, Jasson Dominguez, Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge will start across the Yankees' outfield with Ben Rice as the DH.

Wells isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Wells will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk in Friday's series opener. J.C. Escarra will take over behind the plate and bat seventh.

Varsho went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to the Tigers.

The center fielder got the Blue Jays on the board in the sixth inning by swatting a Jack Flaherty fastball over the fence in left-center field, but the home team was already in a 4-0 hole at that point. Varsho has been supplying big-time power since making his belated season debut in late April, slashing .227/.265/.659 with six homers and 13 RBI in only 12 games.

Bichette went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Tigers.

The shortstop took Tommy Kahnle deep in the eighth inning to get Toronto within a run, but the home side couldn't complete the comeback. Bichette has four homers on the season, and three of them have come in the last six games, a stretch in which he's also connected for four doubles. Over his last 16 contests, Bichette is slashing .313/.378/.597 as he puts his disappointing 2024 campaign firmly behind him.