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Mariners manager Scott Servais confirmed that France (personal) is in line to rejoin the team in Toronto on Monday for the start of a three-game series with the Blue Jays, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Expect Seattle to officially reinstate France from the paternity list Monday after he was away from the club for the entirety of the three-game series in Milwaukee this weekend while welcoming a new child into his family. Dylan Moore made two starts at first base, and Luke Raley made the other in France's stead.

Munoz won't be available to pitch Sunday against the Brewers after throwing in the first two games of the series, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

The right-hander threw 39 pitches across the first two games of the series and unsurprisingly won't be an option for the finale in Milwaukee. Ryne Stanek is expected to be the fill-in closer for Munoz, who will reclaim his duties Monday at Toronto.

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

Raleigh looks to be receiving a maintenance day after he went 1-for-8 with an RBI while starting at catcher in both of the first two games of the series in Milwaukee. Seby Zavala will replace Raleigh behind the plate for the finale in Milwaukee.

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

Haniger will take a seat for the first time this season after he had started in each of the Mariners' first nine games while hitting .290 with one home run, four RBI and four runs. According to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times, the oft-injured Haniger is fully healthy at the moment and will be available to pinch hit Sunday, so his absence from the lineup is strictly for maintenance purposes. The Mariners hope to have him available to start in all three games of their series in Toronto to begin the upcoming week.

Butler is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Butler is 3-for-24 through eight games and will hit the bench for Sunday's series finale in Detroit. Brent Rooker will shift to right field while J.D. Davis serves as the designated hitter and Abraham Toro starts at third base.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Cole (elbow) is scheduled to resume playing catch either Monday or Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Cole has been shut down for nearly a month after he was diagnosed in spring training with nerve irritation and edema in his throwing elbow, but he looks poised to begin what's expected to be a lengthy ramp-up process. Though Cole was fortunate to avoid Tommy John surgery after getting a second opinion on his elbow from Dr. Neal ElAttrache in March, a procedure of some kind could still be in the forecast if the right-hander fails to bounce back as anticipated once he resumes throwing. He'll likely be limited to playing catch off flat ground while gradually extending his throwing distance for at least a week or two before potentially gaining clearance to throw bullpen sessions. Since Cole was placed on the 60-day IL prior to Opening Day, he won't be eligible to make his season debut until late May.

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

Urias finds himself on the bench for the second straight day, though he's still started five of Baltimore's first nine games this season. Jordan Westburg will again move to third base while Jorge Mateo handles the keystone.

O'Hearn is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

Pirates starter Marco Gonzales is already the fifth left-handed pitcher the Orioles have faced this season, and O'Hearn will once again head to the bench. Adley Rutschman will rest his legs as the designated hitter while James McCann receives a start behind the plate.

McKenzie and the Guardians won't face the Twins on Sunday due to inclement weather in Minnesota, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The two teams are scheduled to make up the game as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 9. As a result of the postponement, McKenzie's next start will likely just be pushed back a day, so expect him to take the hill for Monday's series opener versus the White Sox in Cleveland.

Ober and the Twins won't face the Guardians on Sunday due to inclement weather in Minnesota, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The two teams will make up the game as part of a split doubleheader Aug. 9. As a result of the postponement, Minnesota is likely to push all five members of its rotation back a day in the schedule, so Ober's next start is expected to come Monday versus the Dodgers at Target Field.