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Bauers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

He's started just one of the Brewers' last seven games, with the 29-year-old sitting against four left-handers and two right-handers during that stretch. While the ongoing absence of Garrett Mitchell (oblique) has opened up a spot in the outfield, Bauers hasn't been able to take advantage. Expect the Brewers continue to use a rotation of Bauers, Isaac Collins and Daz Cameron in left field until Mitchell's return pushes Jackson Chourio from center field back to left.

Baldwin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

After taking a seat for Friday's series opener against right-hander Lucas Giolito, Baldwin will sit against southpaw Garrett Crochet this time around. Sean Murphy will get the nod at catcher Sunday as the duo continue to split time behind the plate.

Verdugo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

With lefty Garrett Crochet on the bump for Boston, Verdugo will retreat to the bench. Eli White will get the starting nod Sunday.

Allen (hand) will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

Allen had been held out of the lineup for the past two days due to swelling on the knuckle of his right middle finger after he was hit by a pitch Thursday. The two days off appear to have provided sufficient time for Allen to heal up. The 26-year-old sports a .243/.308/.271 slash line in 48 games this season.

Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Alvarez started the first two games of the series and will sit for Sunday's finale after going 1-for-7 with three strikeouts. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Clay Holmes.

Nimmo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Nimmo started the previous five games and will receive a day off after going 8-for-19 with a double and a homer during that span. Starling Marte will take over in left field versus lefty Carson Palmquist on Sunday.

Graceffo could be used in a multi-inning relief role at Triple-A Memphis, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

All four of Graceffo's appearances this season at Memphis have been as a starting pitcher, but all nine outings in the majors have come in relief. While the team hasn't committed to a permanent move to the bullpen for Graceffo, it's the role it seems like he'll work in for now. The 25-year-old has posted a 7.47 ERA and 13:4 K:BB over 15.2 frames with the big club this season.

Matsui allowed two runs on four hits without retiring a batter in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh.

Matsui entered with one out in the seventh inning with San Diego down 3-0. The southpaw gave up four straight hits -- three singles and one double -- to allow the Pirates to plate two runs before he was given the hook. It was an uncharacteristically poor performance by Matsui, who entered Saturday with a solid 2.74 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 10.2 K/9 through 23 appearances. He hasn't been on the fantasy radar, though, since he isn't being used in high-leverage situations often. Matsui has just two holds and no save chances on the season.

Harper (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Harper hasn't started since being hit by a pitch in the right elbow Tuesday versus Atlanta, and his absence will continue Sunday. The 32-year-old is still dealing with some bruising, though manager Rob Thomson relayed Saturday that the swelling has improved significantly over the past couple days. Harper will have Monday's team off day to aid in his recovery before the Phillies begin a three-game set in Toronto on Tuesday. For his part, Harper said that he's feeling much better and anticipates playing in the series opener versus the Blue Jays, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday that he expects Walker (wrist) back from the 10-day injured list "pretty soon," Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Walker began feeling discomfort with his left wrist during the Cardinals' last homestand and the pain went "in and out" since then, per Marmol, before the outfielder landed on the IL on Saturday. He will be eligible for activation June 8, and it sounds as if Walker has a chance to return on that date or shortly after. With Walker shelved, Alec Burleson is making a third straight start in right field Sunday.