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Perdomo went 2-for-4 with a walk and three runs scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.

Perdomo was moved to leadoff Tuesday and has reached base seven times in 14 plate appearances while scoring six runs over the last three games. He's currently riding a 15-game on-base streak, during which he's slashing .400/.500/.636 with three home runs, seven RBI, 12 walks and 16 runs scored.

Lawlar started at third base and went 2-for-5 with a double for Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Lawlar, who was activated off the injured list Thursday, played all nine innings in the field. He's expected to eventually finish out the season with the Diamondbacks. When healthy in 2025, Lawlar bounced around the Aces' infield, playing second base, shortstop and third base. Given the parent club's existing opening at the hot corner following its trade of Eugenio Suarez, Lawlar is expected to see most of his time at third base in preparation for his next call-up.

Moreno (finger) started at catcher and went 0-for-3 for Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Moreno started the clock on his rehab assignment, playing five innings behind the plate. He's currently on the 60-day injured list and eligible to return Monday, Aug. 18. Moreno's been out since the middle of June, so activation when he's first eligible seems unlikely.

Stewart had imaging on his right shoulder that revealed no structural damage, but he will be shut down from throwing for at least a week, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Though Stewart is likely going to be out for more than the minimum 15 days required by his IL stint, his test results suggest he should be able to return to action this season. However, the veteran right-hander's 2024 campaign ended in late July due to a shoulder issue that required surgery, so the Dodgers probably aren't going to push the issue and rush Stewart back until he's fully ready. In four outings with the club after being acquired in a trade-deadline deal with Minnesota, Stewart notched two holds while allowing two runs and posting a 3:2 K:BB over 3.2 innings.

Sasaki (shoulder) tossed two-plus innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with zero strikeouts.

The outing was Sasaki's first game action since he went four innings in a start for the big-league Dodgers against Arizona on May 9. The right-hander needed 41 pitches Wednesday to retire six batters, and he departed after allowing the first two batters he faced in the third frame to reach base. While he reportedly hit 97 mph with his fastball in a sim game last week, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Sasaki's velocity settled in the 93-94 mph range in the rehab outing and topped out at 95.7 mph while inducing just two whiffs. Though this was an important step for Sasaki in his quest to return to the majors before the end of the season, the results suggest that he has a ways to go before he's ready to face big-league hitters again.

Doyle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Doyle homered twice against Arizona over three games last weekend and has quickly resumed his power surge with the teams clashing again in Colorado. The outfielder is up to 11 homers this season, including four over 12 games in August. He's gone 15-for-39 (.385) with nine RBI this month. For the season, Doyle is up to a .234/.281/.370 slash line with 40 RBI, 44 runs scored and 11 stolen bases across 101 games.

Farmer went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Farmer got the Rockies on the board in the fifth inning. He's picked up a bit of playing time around the infield lately, but he's far from being a regular in the lineup. The veteran infielder is now at a .227/.280/.360 slash line with six homers, 25 RBI, 20 runs scored, 14 doubles and no stolen bases across 261 plate appearances this season. Farmer has gone 7-for-20 (.350) in August.

Blalock (1-4) allowed seven runs on six hits and four walks while failing to log a strikeout over 3.2 innings, taking the loss Thursday versus the Diamondbacks.

Home runs from Lourdes Gurriel and Jose Herrera accounted for five of the seven runs on Blalock's line. Those blasts came within the first two innings, and the right-hander ran into more trouble before he was pulled in the fourth. Blalock has given up 19 runs across his last 15 innings over three starts. The 24-year-old is at an 8.62 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 22:18 K:BB in 47 innings through 11 appearances (nine starts) this season. He's tentatively projected to make his next start at home against the Dodgers, who have been struggling lately but still pose a threat.

Herrera went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and a second run scored in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.

Herrera has receded to a backup role behind James McCann lately. Despite the drop in playing time, Herrera has gone 5-for-18 with three RBI and three walks over six games in August. Adrian Del Castillo is also in the mix at catcher and designated hitter, making it tougher for Herrera to carve out a decent share of starts. On the year, Herrera has struggled to a .193/.293/.267 slash line with two homers, 17 RBI, 21 runs scored and six doubles over 198 plate appearances.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 8-2 win over the Rockies.

Gurriel received a day off Wednesday after going 0-for-8 over the first two games of a series versus the Rangers. He was back in the starting lineup Thursday and made a quick impact with his first-inning homer. The outfielder is up to 15 long balls on the year, including three over 13 games in August. He's added 62 RBI, 41 runs scored, 10 steals, 22 doubles, two triples and a .244/.294/.406 slash line over 112 contests. Gurriel continues to operate as Arizona's primary left fielder.