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Reynolds went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, a double and an additional run scored in Saturday's 8-4 win over Atlanta.

Reynolds extended his hit streak to 10 games, though he has just two multi-hit efforts while batting .325 (13-for-40) in that span. The outfielder put the Pirates ahead 3-0 in the third inning with his blast, which earned him a third consecutive 20-homer season. He has a .268/.327/.467 slash line, 69 RBI, 74 runs scored, 11 stolen bases, 30 doubles and five triples through 127 contests in a near-everyday role.

Oviedo allowed three runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four over 3.2 innings in a no-decision versus Atlanta on Saturday.

Oviedo failed to complete four innings for the second outing in a row. He had a season-high six walks in his last start, but Atlanta's offense was able to rack up hits with ease Saturday, though it failed to hit a home run off the right-hander. He's allowed at least three runs in four of his last six outings. For the year, Oviedo has a 4.34 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 140:71 K:BB through 161.2 innings across 29 starts. He's tentatively lined up for a home start versus the Nationals next week.

Marte (face) has avoided a concussion and is considered day-to-day, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Marte was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals after being hit in the face with a ball during pregame. He was treated for a cut and a bruise. He did not require any stitches, though, and precautionary concussion testing came back clean. "There's a chance he's back pretty soon," Reds manager David Bell said after Saturday's loss to St. Louis. Cincinnati is off Monday, so it's possible the team will hold Marte out until Tuesday just to be safe.

Winans will start for Atlanta on Sunday versus the Pirates, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Winans has shown flashes in three starts with Atlanta this season, posting a 5.17 ERA but also an 18:4 K:BB over 15.2 innings. With Kyle Wright (shoulder) in line to return next week, it will likely be a spot start for Winans before he heads back to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Ortiz will start for the Pirates on Sunday in Atlanta, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

It's Ortiz's originally scheduled turn, but the Pirates had held off officially naming him Sunday's starter until now, presumably in case he was needed in relief. Ortiz has been a big disappointment overall this season but has pitched well his last two times out, allowing three runs over 11 innings. That said, he's not a recommended streamer versus Atlanta.

Okert will serve as the Marlins' opening pitcher Sunday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

With the Phillies having lefties Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper among their first three hitters, the Marlins' decision to deploy the left-handed Okert at the start of the game makes sense. The Marlins haven't designated a primary pitcher to work behind Okert, but Bryan Hoeing and Edward Cabrera would seem to be the most logical candidates.

Brewers manager Craig Counsell said after Saturday's win over the Yankees that the decision to scratch Yelich (back) from the lineup was precautionary, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Yelich has a long history of back issues, and because of that Counsell said the team has a good feel when to push things or give the outfielder a day or two. With an afternoon game on the docket Sunday, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Yelich be held out until Monday, when the Brewers return home to host the Marlins.

Striping (back) is expected to be activated from the 15-day injured list soon, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Stripling has made just one, one-inning rehab appearance and that was over a week ago. The usage combined with the news that he's expected back soon suggests that the Giants plan to use him in a relief role down the stretch.

Winn is likely to pitch Sunday against the Rockies, whether it's as a traditional starter or bulk reliever, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler has yet to make an official call on a starter yet, but Winn will be featured in some form. The rookie right-hander tossed five scoreless relief frames in his last appearance and holds a 3.33 ERA and 16:6 K:BB over 27 frames overall this season.

Conforto (hamstring) wasn't activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday but could return at any point within the next few days, Danny Emerman of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Conforto has been ramping up workouts, including running the bases Friday. The Giants decided against bringing him back from the IL prior to Saturday's game versus the Rockies, but Conforto looks set to skip a rehab assignment, and his return is imminent. He's been sidelined since late August with a strained hamstring.