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  • Justin Wilson RP | CIN

    Reds' Justin Wilson: Returns from IL

    The Reds reinstated Wilson (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday.

    After being placed on the IL on May 17 with left shoulder tightness, Wilson didn't require a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated, as the Reds were comfortable enough with how he looked over multiple bullpen sessions to bring him back on the 26-man active roster. Southpaw Alex Young was optioned to Triple-A Louisville to make room in the bullpen for WIlson.

  • Giants' Thairo Estrada: Not in Sunday's lineup

    Estrada (thumb) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    The 28-year-old jammed his thumb Friday against New York and will sit Sunday for the second consecutive contest. Brett Wisely will shift to second base in place of Estrada while Casey Schmitt starts at shortstop.

  • Andrew Vaughn 1B | CHW

    White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Out Sunday with finger injury

    Vaughn (finger) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

    Vaughn will be on the bench for a third game in a row with a sprained left ring finger. The White Sox continue to view Vaughn as day-to-day, and with a team off day Monday, Vaughn could be ready to go for the start of the team's two-game series with the Cubs on Tuesday. Gavin Sheets will fill in at first base for Vaughn on Sunday.

  • Nick Loftin 2B | KC

    Royals' Nick Loftin: Getting steady playing time

    Loftin will start at second base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Padres.

    Loftin was excluded from the lineup in the Royals' first two games following his call-up from Triple-A Omaha last Sunday, but he's now getting his fifth start in six games Sunday. Four of those starts have come at second base, and he looks like he could be the preferred option at the position over Adam Frazier until Michael Massey (back) returns from the injured list.

  • Royals' Nelson Velazquez: Taking seat Sunday

    Velazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

    Velazquez will get a day off in the series finale after he had started in each of Kansas City's last 10 games. Salvador Perez will get a break from catching duties and will serve as the Royals' designated hitter while Velazquez sits.

  • Royals' Hunter Renfroe: Out of lineup again

    Renfroe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

    For the third time in four games, the right-handed-hitting Renfroe will take a seat against a right-handed starting pitcher. Though he's posted a .797 OPS over his last 14 games, Renfroe looks to be moving into more of a part-time role in right field. Adam Frazier will get the nod in right field Sunday.

  • Rockies' Elehuris Montero: Taking seat Sunday

    Montero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Luke Zahlmann of The Denver Gazette reports.

    Montero started the previous six games but will head to the bench Sunday after batting .167 during that span. Kris Bryant will shift to first base while Bredan Rodgers serves as the designated hitter and Alan Trejo starts at second base.

  • Mike Tauchman RF | CHC

    Cubs' Mike Tauchman: Out of Sunday's lineup

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

    Tauchman started the previous five games and will take a seat Sunday after he went 5-for-20 with a double, an RBI and three runs during that stretch. Christopher Morel will serve as Chicago's designated hitter Sunday while David Bote starts at third base.

  • Michael Busch 1B | CHC

    Cubs' Michael Busch: On bench versus lefty

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

    It's the third straight game on the bench for the 26-year-old, and this time it comes as lefty Nick Lodolo takes the mound for the Reds. Busch had a hot start to the campaign with a 1.062 OPS in his first 19 contests, but he has a .186/.292/.314 slash line and 38.3 percent strikeout rate in his past 35 games. Patrick Wisdom will start at first base Sunday for the Cubs.

  • Rangers' Andrew Knizner: Heading back to bench Sunday

    Knizner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

    Knizner will be back on the bench after he started at catcher in Saturday's 7-0 win, finishing 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run. The start was just his second in the Rangers' last 11 games, as Knizner continues to receive limited playing time behind No. 1 backstop Jonah Heim.

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