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Davis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Davis had started the previous two games, but his playing time is set to take a hit after Endy Rodriguez and Spencer Horwitz came off the injured list. Horwitz should settle back in as the Pirates' everyday first baseman, which will require Rodriguez to get the bulk of his starts behind the plate.

Wilson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Alika Williams will get the nod at shortstop while Wilson sits for what's presumably a planned rest day. Wilson had started 21 straight games since he returned from the injured list July 7, slashing .267/.300/.419 with three home runs, two stolen bases, eight RBI and 10 runs over that period.

Arraez (cramps) will start at second base and bat leadoff Sunday against the Padres, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The 29-year-old was scratched from the starting nine ahead of Saturday's 6-5 loss after experiencing cramps during pregame warmups -- which first forced him to exit Friday's contest -- but he'll rejoin the lineup Sunday. Arraez batted .316 over 24 games in July, though he didn't provide much pop with just five extra-base hits and a .367 slugging percentage, which is down from .446 for the campaign. The 29-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent this winter and could be moved ahead of Monday's trade deadline.

The Marlins scratched Marsee from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets due to back spasms, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Miami will treat the center fielder as day-to-day heading into its three-game series in Atlanta that begins Tuesday. Esteury Ruiz will draw the start Sunday in place of Marsee.

Kurtz (forearm) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

It's the second consecutive absence for Kurtz, whose forearm is presumably still bothering him after being hit by a pitch Wednesday. The 23-year-old underwent X-rays and an MRI before returning to the lineup Thursday and Friday, but he's apparently still not 100 percent. Monday's team off day will provide him three straight days of rest heading into Tuesday's series opener in Cincinnati.

Tatis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Gavin Sheets will pick up the start in right field in place of Tatis, who appears to be receiving a planned day off. Tatis had started every contest dating back to June 22, posting a .280/.364/.483 slash line with six home runs, eight steals, 24 runs and 23 RBI over that 35-game stretch.

The Nationals scratched Garcia from the lineup for Sunday's game in Atlanta.

Garcia exited Friday's 6-2 loss due to a sore right knee before returning to the starting nine Saturday and going 1-for-4 with a double in a 8-3 loss. Per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic, the Nationals haven't indicated that Garcia has dealt with any setback with his knee, and the 26-year-old will be available off the bench Sunday. With that in mind, Garcia is presumably just being held out of the starting nine as a precaution since his name has popped up in trade rumors as Monday's deadline approaches. Andres Chaparro will pick up the start at first base Sunday and will bat ninth.

King is no longer scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Giants and will instead make his next turn through the rotation Monday in Arizona.

San Diego will have Kyle Hart serve as its opening pitcher in a bullpen game during Sunday's series finale. The Padres didn't provide an explanation behind the late change, but the decision to scratch King adds fuel to the notion that he could be moved ahead of Monday's trade deadline. If the right-hander ends up staying put, he'll tentatively line up for a two-start week, with his second outing coming next weekend at home versus the Astros.

The Pirates optioned Mattson to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

The right-hander was just called up Saturday and will return to Indianapolis without making an appearance. Mattson has been inconsistent across 36 big-league outings this year with a 4.93 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 33:16 K:BB over 34.2 innings.

Waldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Waldschmidt will head to the bench for the series finale after starting in Arizona's last two games and four of the last five. Tim Tawa will cover center field in Waldschmidt's stead and will bat seventh.