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Perdomo was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros after being struck in the head by a line drive, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

After Perdomo started the top of the third inning with a single, teammate Ketel Marte hit a 93-mph liner that Perdomo was unable to avoid. The 26-year-old shortstop was called out for runner's interference and was able to leave the field under his own power, but he was replaced defensively for the bottom half of the frame. Perdomo was diagnosed with a head contusion and will continue to be evaluated.

Torres will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Torres will set the table for the Cardinals for the fifth time in seven contests after going 3-for-9 with three walks, two runs and an RBI in his prior four starts. He appears primed to handle a strong-side platoon role for the Cardinals while three key infielders (JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn and Blaze Jordan) are all on the injured list.

Veen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Veen has gone 4-for-22 (.182 average) with 12 strikeouts in his past 14 contests and will take a seat Sunday for the fourth time in the past seven games. Jake McCarthy, Cole Carrigg and Troy Johnston will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday while Mickey Moniak serves as the designated hitter.

Wenninger walked three batters in his most recent start Friday, a four-inning effort in which he also struck out five while allowing two runs against Rochester. For the season, Wenninger has a 4.24 ERA, 13.4 percent walk rate and 24.2 percent strikeout rate over 108.1 innings.

Wenninger at one point was thought to be on the short list for a potential promotion, but he's never quite gotten dialed in with his control, allowing two or more walks in every start since May 17. It's somewhat telling that even with September roster expansion, the Mets haven't given Wenninger a look yet.

Carter is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

The left-handed-hitting Carter will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Rays send another lefty starter (Ian Seymour) to the bump. Ezequiel Duran will spell Carter in center field and will bat leadoff.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

The left-handed-hitting Pederson will take a seat for the second time in the series while the Rays send another lefty starter (Ian Seymour) to the bump. Logan O'Hoppe will enter the starting nine in place of Pederson as the Rangers' designated hitter.

Mullins is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

After starting in each of the last four games, the left-handed-hitting Mullins will retreat to the bench while southpaw MacKenzie Gore toes the rubber for the Rangers. Jonny DeLuca will spell Mullins in center field and will bat sixth.

Walls is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Walls will hit the bench for the series finale after he went 0-for-6 with a walk while starting in both of the past two contests. Jorge Mateo will cover shortstop in place of Walls.

Trammell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Nelson Velazquez will enter the starting nine in place of the left-handed-hitting Trammell, who will hit the bench while southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez takes the hill for Arizona. Trammell had been included in the lineup in each of Houston's last five games, going 4-for-15 with three doubles, two walks, one stolen base and one run.

The Diamondbacks recalled Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

Arizona designated outfielder Max Kepler for assignment to clear room for Del Castillo, who has hit .199 with five home runs, one stolen base, 24 RBI and 18 runs across 192 plate appearances at the big-league level this season. He isn't expected to see much playing time as Arizona's No. 3 catcher, but the 26-year-old will also be an occasional option at designated hitter.