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Stephenson is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Stephenson and Luke Maile have alternated starts behind the ploate over the past five games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Stephenson went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run in Saturday's contest.

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Smith will receive a breather Sunday in Washington after he posted a .619 OPS while starting the previous nine games. Austin Barnes will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.

Martinez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Washington, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Martinez was reinstated from the injured list Friday and started the past two games, but he'll take a seat Sunday after going 4-for-8 with a double, a homer, three RBI and two runs. Max Muncy will receive a turn as the Dodgers' designated hitter with Chris Taylor starting at third base.

Yelich (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Yelich was a precautionary scratch from Saturday's lineup due to a back issue, and he'll sit again for Sunday's series finale in the Bronx. Manager Craig Counsell labeled the outfielder as day-to-day, so there doesn't appear to be significant concern for the injury at this point. Tyrone Taylor, Sal Frelick and Mark Canha will start from left to right in the outfield while William Contreras rests his legs as the designated hitter.

Abrams is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers due to a knee injury, though manager Dave Martinez said the shortstop should be available off the bench, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.comreports.

The 22-year-old apparently banged his knee on a slide during Saturday's contest and will sit out Sunday's series finale, though Marinez expects Abrams to be back in the lineup Monday in Pittsburgh. Ildemaro Vargas will take over at shortstop and bat fifth.

Marte, who is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, was diagnosed with a broken nose, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The 21-year-old was struck in the face while playing catch ahead of Saturday's contest and cleared the concussion protocol, but he's still managing a fractured nose. Marte wasn't placed on the injured list amid a flurry of transactions by the Reds on Sunday, so he may not require a trip to the shelf. He could play soon depending on his pain tolerance and comfort level.

Stallings is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Philadelphia, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Stallings started the first two games against the Phillies but will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Nick Fortes will step in behind the plate and bat ninth.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Sanchez will once again head to the bench with the Phillies sending out a left-handed pitcher in Ranger Suarez. Dane Myers, Jazz Chisholm and Bryan De La Cruz should start from left to right across the outfield Sunday in Philadelphia.

Arraez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Arraez will receive a day off after making 28 straight starts between first and second base, though he struggled to a .257/.282/.381 slash line during that stretch. Jon Berti will handle the keystone while Yuli Gurriel starts at first base Sunday.

The Marlins selected Castano's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Castano made an appearance for the Marlins in early April and was designated for assignment in June, but he'll rejoin the 26-man and 40-man rosters ahead of Sunday's series finale in Philadelphia. The 28-year-old could be a long-relief option Sunday behind opener Steven Okert, though Bryan Hoeing is also an option to cover bulk innings.