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

Collins will get a breather after starting six straight games and going just 2-for-21 with a 4:6 BB:K. Christian Yelich typically serves as Milwaukee's designated hitter, but he'll cover left field Sunday.

Matos will start in right field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Matos will nab his fourth consecutive start after going 6-for-11 with a solo home run, two doubles, one triple, two walks, two stolen bases and two additional runs over the previous three contests. The 23-year-old appears to have overtaken Drew Gilbert as the Giants' preferred option in right field.

Gilbert is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Gilbert is absent from the lineup for the fourth time in five games and appears to have faded into a reserve role after slashing just .107/.107/.214 through his first 28 plate appearances in the majors. Luis Matos will stick in the starting nine for the fourth consecutive game and appears to have emerged as the Giants' preferred option in right field.

Koss is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

After starting nine consecutive games, Koss now finds himself on the bench for the second straight day. He'll likely be limited to a utility role with third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) getting reinstated from the injured list Saturday.

Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Bailey will receive a breather for Sunday's day game after he started the prior two contests. Andrew Knizner will handle catching duties for the Giants in the series finale.

Baldwin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Baldwin has handled a near-everyday role for much of August, but he'll head to the bench for the second time in three games while the White Sox welcome Mike Tauchman (lower body) back to the lineup following a one-game absence. Over 17 games on the month, Baldwin is slashing .314/.375/.529 with three home runs, one steal, three RBI and six runs. Look for the White Sox to continue to find ways to keep the versatile 25-year-old's bat in the lineup over the final month of the season.

Wallner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Wallner doesn't yet appear to be in danger of losing a regular spot in the lineup versus right-handed pitching, but he'll head to the bench for the second time in four games while Kody Clemens handles right field. Since returning to action Aug. 12 after a stint on the paternity list, Wallner has gone 4-for-28 with a 36.4 percent strikeout rate in nine games.

Outman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

After starting four straight games and going 3-for-13 with two doubles, two runs, one RBI and a 1:7 BB:K, Outman will head to the bench. Austin Martin will replace Outman in left field and bat ninth.

The Blue Jays recalled Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

The 27-year-old righty has produced a 4.56 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 23.2 innings in 12 appearances (two starts) with Toronto this season. He'll provide the Blue Jays with a multi-inning bullpen option heading into Sunday's game against the Marlins.

The Blue Jays optioned Fluharty to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Fluharty pitched the previous two days, so the Blue Jays will send him to Buffalo in favor of a fresh bullpen arm in Paxton Schultz. Over 51 appearances with the big club this season, Fluharty has netted a 4.94 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 48:24 K:BB in 47.1 innings while collecting four wins, four holds and one save.