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Dane Myers CF | CIN
Marlins' Dane Myers: Getting Sunday off
Myers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Myers has settled in as the Marlins' primary center fielder, slashing .308/.379/.462 with a home run, three walks, four stolen bases, four RBI and four runs while starting eight straight games prior to Sunday. Kyle Stowers will fill in for him. Derek Hill (wrist) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list this week, but Myers' stellar performance of late should give him some job security.
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Isaac Collins LF | KC
Brewers' Isaac Collins: Sitting for second time in series
Collins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
After Garrett Mitchell (oblique) landed on the injured list April 26, Collins has taken on a more regular role in the outfield and has produced a .782 OPS since that time. However, his grasp on an everyday gig could be slipping, as Collins now finds himself on the bench versus a right-handed pitcher (Drew Rasmussen) for the second time in the series. Jake Bauers will pick up another start in left field at Collins' expense.
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William Contreras C | MIL
Brewers' William Contreras: Making third straight start
Contreras will start at catcher and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Rays.
Though he sat out Wednesday's 9-1 loss to Houston, Contreras confirmed that he planned to continue playing through a fractured middle finger on his catching hand. The two-time All-Star caught eight innings Friday and nine more Saturday while going 1-for-7 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. Even with the Brewers playing a day game Sunday, Contreras won't be deployed as a designated hitter and will remain behind the plate, a sign the coaching and training staffs are comfortable with his health.
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Elvis Peguero RP | CHW
Brewers' Elvis Peguero: Moves up to big leagues
The Brewers recalled Peguero from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
Milwaukee sent starter Tobias Myers to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Peguero was a staple of the Milwaukee bullpen in 2024, but the 28-year-old righty posted a 5.68 ERA and 1.74 WHIP in five appearances to begin the season before being optioned to Nashville on April 11. The right-hander has performed better over the past month at Triple-A, giving up two earned runs on six hits and four walks over eight innings across seven appearances.
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Cam Caminiti SP | ATL
Braves' Cam Caminiti: Makes season debut
Caminiti (forearm) struck out three and allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk across 2.1 innings in his season debut Friday for Atlanta's rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate.
The No. 24 overall pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, Caminiti made his professional debut with Single-A Augusta late last season, but he stuck around at Atlanta's complex in Florida following spring training while he recovered from forearm tendinitis. The injury was never viewed as a major concern, as Atlanta had likely always planned to manage the 18-year-old lefty's workload in his first full pro season. He'll likely report to Augusta once he gets a few FCL starts under his belt.
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Spencer Strider SP | ATL
Braves' Spencer Strider: Next step undecided
Strider (hamstring) said that he feels ready to return from the 15-day injured list, but Atlanta has yet to decide whether he'll be activated during the upcoming week or go on a minor-league rehab assignment, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Strider has been on the shelf since April 21 due to a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, which he sustained while playing catch. He received a platelet-poor plasma injection two days later that he credits with hastening his recovery. The right-hander has responded well to bullpen sessions Wednesday and Saturday, but Atlanta may want to have him face hitters in a simulated game or in a minor-league rehab start before bringing him back from the IL. If Strider is cleared to return during the upcoming week, his workload could be managed carefully in what would be his first outing since April 16. Per Lindsay Crosby of AthlonSports.com, Atlanta has already confirmed its starting pitchers through Thursday, so there wouldn't be an opening for Strider in the rotation until at least Friday.
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Sean Murphy C | ATL
Braves' Sean Murphy: Receiving afternoon off
Murphy is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Drake Baldwin will get the nod behind the plate while Murphy rests for the day game. Since the beginning of May, Murphy has gone 4-for-26 with a 3:10 BB:K. His ongoing slump could compel Atlanta manager Brian Snitker to turn the catcher spot into more of a timeshare between Murphy and Baldwin, who owns an .808 OPS on the season.
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Pedro Pages C | STL
Cardinals' Pedro Pages: Set to lose time to Herrera
Pages is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Pages started behind the dish in each of the previous three games, but he's likely to see his playing time take a hit moving forward after the Cardinals activated No. 1 backstop Ivan Herrera (knee) from the injured list Friday. Herrera has made both of his first two starts since returning as a designated hitter, but he should see the bulk of his starts as a catcher when the Cardinals face righties.
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Alec Burleson 1B | STL
Cardinals' Alec Burleson: On bench against southpaw
Burleson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
Though he has emerged as a regular in the St. Louis lineup against right-handed pitching, Burleson will continue to sit against southpaws like MacKenzie Gore. With Burleson on the bench, Ivan Herrera will get a look in the designated-hitter spot.
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Jacob Young CF | WAS
Nationals' Jacob Young: Getting break Sunday
Young is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
He'll head to the bench after starting each of the Nationals' last 12 games while slashing .220/.273/.268 with three stolen bases, seven runs and four RBI. With Young out of the lineup, the Nationals will deploy an outfield of James Wood, Dylan Crews and Alex Call from left to right.