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Kepler is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Kepler will hit the bench along with Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott while the Diamondbacks send southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill. Weston Wilson will enter the lineup in Kepler's stead, drawing a start at first base while Bryce Harper serves as the Phillies' designated hitter and Kyle Schwarber mans left field.

Marsh is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Marsh will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed-hitting regulars Bryson Stott and Max Kepler while the Diamondbacks send Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill for the series finale. After being activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Marsh started in center field in the Phillies' 7-2 win over Arizona, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.

Stott is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Stott will hit the bench along with fellow left-handed-hitting regulars Brandon Marsh and Max Kepler while the Diamondbacks send Eduardo Rodriguez to the hill. Edmundo Sosa will fill in for Stott at second base.

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

Platoon mate Randal Grichuk will replace Smith as the Diamondbacks' designated hitter while the Phillies send southpaw Ranger Suarez to the bump. Smith has logged just eight plate appearances against lefties all season.

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

The left-handed-hitting Thomas will retreat to the bench for the series finale while the Phillies send southpaw Ranger Suarez to the hill. The Diamondbacks will replace Thomas in center field with a right-handed bat in Garrett Hampson.

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

Marte returned from the injured list Friday and started at second base the past two days, going 1-for-7 with a walk. The 31-year-old hasn't reported any setbacks following his one-month stay on the IL due to a hamstring strain, so his absence Sunday is most likely a pre-planned rest day. Tim Tawa will draw the start at second base in his stead.

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

Moreno will get a rest for the series finale after starting at catcher both of the past two days. Jose Herrera will step in behind the plate Sunday.

Sanchez was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's 9-6 win over the Athletics due to back tightness and remains out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale, MLB.com reports.

Sanchez hasn't played since Wednesday due to the issue, but the Marlins haven't suggested that the 27-year-old is at risk of landing on the injured list. With Sanchez on the bench Sunday for a third game in a row, the Marlins will roll out an outfield of Ronny Simon, Dane Myers and Kyle Stowers from left to right.

Mervis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

With southpaw JP Sears on the hill for the Athletics, the left-handed-hitting Mervis will retreat to the bench. The Marlins will give Eric Wagaman a start at first base while Mervis sits.

Canario is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Though he'll hit the bench for the series finale, Canario seems to be encroaching on the struggling Tommy Pham's playing time in left field. Canario had started each of the last three games while going 3-for-11 with a walk, an RBI and a run. Pham -- who owns a .461 OPS for the season -- will be back in the starting nine Sunday, but another poor showing at the plate could open the door for Canario to pick up more starts.