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Jose Fermin LF | STL
Cardinals' Jose Fermin: On bench Saturday
Fermin isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Fermin will grab a seat on the bench to begin Saturday's contest after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts during Friday's series opener. Blaze Jordan will get the nod at third base and bat eighth.
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Sal Frelick RF | MIL
Brewers' Sal Frelick: On bench to finish twin bill
Frelick isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates.
Frelick will get a breather after hitting his fourth home run of the season during Saturday's matinee. While he sits, Luis Lara will start in right field and bat seventh.
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Jake Mangum CF | PIT
Pirates' Jake Mangum: Resting during Game 2
Mangum isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Brewers.
After going 1-for-3 with two runs scored during a victory in Game 1, Mangum will grab a seat on the bench to begin the nightcap. Bryan Reynolds, Billy Cook and Esmerlyn Valdez will form the Pirates' outfield trio while Mangum sits.
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Justin Crawford CF | PHI
Phillies' Justin Crawford: Sitting again Saturday
Crawford (knee) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.
Crawford will miss a second consecutive start after being scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game due to left knee soreness. Derek Hill will pick up another start in center field as a result and bat ninth.
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Jacob Young CF | WAS
Nationals' Jacob Young: Absent from lineup
Young isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
Young went 1-for-4 with a stolen base during Friday's loss and will now retreat to the dugout to begin Saturday's events. Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews and James Wood will start across the outfield with Young on the bench.
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Brewer Hicklen RF | ATL
Braves' Brewer Hicklen: Recalled from Gwinnett
Atlanta recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Since joining the 40-man roster in mid-June, Hicklen has slashed .259/.330/.506 with five homers, 20 RBI, 16 runs and four steals across 91 plate appearances. He'll now join the big club for the first time this season to replace the injured Mike Yastrzemski (elbow). Hicklen and Eli White will likely compete for starts in the outfield until Yastrzemski is healthy.
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Mike Yastrzemski LF | ATL
Braves' Mike Yastrzemski: Lands on IL due to elbow issue
Atlanta placed Yastrzemski on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation.
Yastrzemski had tallied a base hit in each of Atlanta's last five games, but the team will be without his services until at least July 21 while he recovers from the elbow issue. Eli White could be in line for more reps in right field while Yastrzemski is out, though Brewer Hicklen -- who was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move -- could also be in the mix for playing time.
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Cole Carrigg CF | COL
Rockies' Cole Carrigg: Riding pine Saturday
Carrigg isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.
Carrigg will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-10 with six strikeouts across his last three games. Mickey Moniak, Jake McCarthy and Troy Johnston will form Colorado's outfield trio while Carrigg is on the bench.
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Drew Gilbert CF | SF
Giants' Drew Gilbert: Doubles in defeat
Gilbert went 1-for-4 with a double in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Rockies.
After going hitless in his previous two games, Gilbert lined a double to left field in the fourth inning. Across 17 plate appearances in July, he's batting .313 with three RBI, two doubles and a home run. Overall, the 25-year-old outfielder is slashing .235/.319/.377 with 21 runs scored, 19 RBI and four long balls in 209 plate appearances this season.