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McKenna went 0-for-1 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 7-2 extra-inning win over the Mets.

McKenna entered the game as a pinch runner, stole second and scored on a LaMonte Wade single. It appears the Giants plan to use McKenna as a platoon partner for Mike Yastrzemski in right field -- the former is in the lineup versus Mets southpaw Sean Manaea for his second start in a Giants uniform. That platoon pairing is likely to last at least until Austin Slater (concussion) is able to return.

Jackson (3-1) earned the extra-inning win Saturday over the Mets, allowing one walk over a scoreless and hitless inning.

All three of Jackson's wins have come over his last seven appearances despite the reliever giving up five runs across six innings in that span. It's been a case of him being in the right place at the right time, especially with the Giants' recent inclination to comeback wins. Jackson is at a 5.40 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 15:8 K:BB over 13.1 innings while adding two holds and three blown saves through 15 appearances this season.

The Rockies placed Beck (hand) on the 10-day injured list Sunday.

Beck sustained the injury while making a diving catch in the outfield in the first inning of Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Phillies. He could be in store for a lengthy absence, regardless of whether or not surgery is required. Beck was slashing .173/.182/.307 with two home runs and eight RBI while striking out 29 times across 89 plate appearances since he received his first call to the big leagues April 30. Colorado recalled Sean Bouchard from Triple-A Albuquerque to take Beck's spot on the 26-man active roster.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Houser will be available out of the bullpen for Sunday's game against the Giants, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Houser returned to the rotation Tuesday against the Guardians but put up another dud with six runs allowed over five innings. He'll lose his starting spot during the upcoming week, as the Mets will bring David Peterson (hip) back from the 60-day injured list to start Wednesday versus the Dodgers. Houser has struggled to an 8.55 ERA in seven starts this season, but he's pitched better in his two relief outings with just one earned run allowed over four frames.

Adams will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Though he'll step in behind the plate for the series finale, Adams playing time has predictably been on the downturn since Keibert Ruiz made his return from the injured list earlier this month. Adams will be making just his second start in seven games.

Winker is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners due to left quadriceps cramps, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

The 30-year-old exited Saturday's 3-1 win due to the cramps and will be held out of the starting nine Sunday, though he'll be available as a pinch hitter. Winker should be able to rejoin the lineup in the next day or two.

Bae is out of the lineup Sunday against Atlanta.

The lefty-hitting Bae will retreat to the bench against southpaw Chris Sale as the Pirates look for a series sweep against Atlanta. Michael Taylor will start at center field and bat eighth, but Bae appears to have moved into the strong side of a platoon with the veteran.

Tellez is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Atlanta.

With Atlanta bringing southpaw Chris Sale to the mound, the lefty-hitting Tellez will retreat to the bench. Even with the Pirates recently optioning another key left-handed bat in Jack Suwinski to the minors, Tellez doesn't look as though he'll necessarily be locked into a regular role against right-handed pitching, either. He was held out of the starting nine for Saturday's 4-1 win while righty Reynaldo Lopez started for Atlanta.

Cruz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus Atlanta, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Lefty Chris Sale is taking the mound Sunday for Atlanta, and Cruz will head to the bench after starting the previous six games. The shortstop has been scuffling at the plate recently with a .488 OPS and 43.6 percent strikeout rate in his past nine contests. Alika Williams is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Sunday.

Grandal is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

The veteran will cede catching duties to Joey Bart as the Pirates look for the series sweep. Grandal is slashing .196/.212/.373 with 10 RBI this season.