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Mears (forearm) will throw a simulated game Monday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Mears has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 25 due to a right forearm strain. He's now poised to take the next step in his throwing program, and barring any setbacks, he could return to the Brewers' bullpen during the final week of the regular season. Over his 11 outings with the Brewers this season, Mears has a 6.75 ERA and 1.41 WHIP across 10.2 innings.

Smith isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.

Smith has gone 3-for-10 with a homer, two RBI and four runs scored over his last three games. He'll get a breather Saturday, allowing Hunter Feduccia to catch for Walker Buehler while batting ninth.

Beck isn't in Colorado's lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.

Beck struck out twice and was hit by a pitch during Friday's loss, and he'll take a day to regroup Saturday while Jake Cave takes over as Colorado's right fielder.

Doyle (knee) isn't in Colorado's lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

Left knee soreness prevented Doyle from starting in Friday's series opener, and it's seemingly still enough of an issue to keep him from playing Saturday. Nolan Jones, Sam Hilliard and Jake Cave will form the Rockies' outfield while Doyle sits.

Goodman isn't in the Rockies' lineup Saturday against the Dodgers.

Goodman went 0-for-4 with an RBI and two strikeouts during Friday's series opener. He'll now get a chance to rest Saturday while Jacob Stallings starts behind the plate and bats ninth.

Higashioka isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

After going 0-for-9 over his last four games, Higashioka will give way to Elias Diaz behind the plate Saturday.

Gallo went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Cubs.

Gallo broke the game open with his homer off Keegan Thompson in the sixth inning. Gallo has five hits in the month of September, four of which have been home runs. With nine homers this season, Gallo is one away from extending his streak of 10 or more that dates back to 2017.

Burleson isn't in the Cardinals' lineup for Saturday's game against the Guardians.

Burleson and his .509 OPS against left-handed pitchers will remain in the dugout to begin Saturday's contest while Cleveland sends Matthew Boyd to the hill. Luken Baker will serve as the Cards' designated hitter and bat second.

Nootbaar isn't in St. Louis' lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.

The lefty-hitting Nootbaar will step out of the lineup Saturday with southpaw Matthew Boyd scheduled to take the mound for the Guardians. Brendan Donovan will move out to left field in Nootbaar's stead, opening up second base for Thomas Saggese.

Hendricks (4-12) allowed four runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.1 innings, taking the loss Saturday versus the Nationals.

All nine hits allowed by Hendricks on Saturday were singles as he went on to pick up his 12th loss, tying him for the second most in the National League this season. Hendricks' ERA currently sits at 6.28, and it has not dipped below the 6.00 mark all season. Despite the rough season, the 34-year-old has still managed to throw 121.1 innings in 23 starts.