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Realmuto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

The absence breaks a run of eight straight starts for Realmuto, who went 6-for-30 with a double, a homer, three RBI and 12 strikeouts during that span. Rafael Marchan will step in behind the plate as Realmuto gets a breather.

The Marlins designated Monteverde for assignment Sunday.

The 27-year-old was added to the big-league roster and allowed four earned runs over 3.2 frames in his MLB debut Saturday, but he won't retain his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Cade Gibson was called up to replace Monteverde in Miami's bullpen.

The Marlins selected Gibson's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.

Gibson has a 4.50 ERA and 14:5 K:BB over 10 innings with Jacksonville this season and will now receive his first opportunity in the majors. The left-hander should fill a low-leverage relief role while up in the big leagues.

The Marlins selected Simon's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.

The 25-year-old will take the roster spot of Griffin Conine, who was placed on the injured list Sunday with a dislocated shoulder. Simon has a .962 OPS through 15 games with Jacksonville this year and will be making his MLB debut when he gets into a game.

The Marlins placed Conine on the 60-day injured list Sunday with a dislocated left shoulder.

The 27-year-old was enjoying a solid start to the campaign with a .790 OPS in 71 plate appearances, but he'll be out for at least the next two months after suffering a dislocated shoulder on a slide into second base Saturday. Conine is scheduled to undergo more medical testing Monday, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Thielbar (1-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief with a strikeout to earn the win in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Thielbar worked the fifth and sixth innings after starter Ben Brown covered the first four frames. That set the lefty reliever up for his first win in a Chicago uniform. Thielbar allowed two runs in his third appearance of the year, but since then, the veteran reliever has only allowed two total runs across 6.1 innings in seven appearances. His fantasy upside is limited, however, as a middle-relief option for the Cubs.

Winn (back) cranked a pair of solo home runs in his second rehab game with Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

After starting at shortstop in his first rehab game Friday and striking out in all three plate appearances, Winn was in the designated hitter spot Saturday and went deep twice. Recovering from lower-back spasms, Winn remains on track to be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Tuesday.

Busch went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Busch singled in a run in the bottom of the first inning, then added a solo home run an inning later, giving him five long balls for the season. The infielder has an impressive .316/.381/.618 slash line through 22 games, and while he often sits against southpaws, Busch has been a force against righties. He currently has a 1.020 OPS against opposite-handed pitching this year, as well as all of his home runs and RBI.

Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Suzuki went deep for the second straight day, giving him six long balls for the season. The outfielder's career high in home runs is 21, which he recorded last year. If he stays healthy in 2025, Suzuki is on pace to easily surpass that total.

Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Cruz is receiving Sunday off after a run of seven straight starts, during which he batted .269 (7-for-26) with three homers, three stolen bases, six RBI and six runs. Alexander Canario is getting a look in center field for the series finale versus Cleveland.