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Andujar went 3-for-5 with a double and run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox.

Andujar got the start at designated hitter and hit third against lefty Connelly Early and was the only Padres player to record multiple hits Saturday. He doubled in the third inning and later scored on a Freddy Fermin double. Andujar is now slashing .300/.333/.450 with three extra-base hits, two RBI and two runs scored across 21 trips to the plate this season. With left-hander Ranger Suarez starting for the Red Sox on Sunday, Andujar should be in the lineup.

Betts will undergo an MRI on his back Saturday evening, Jack Harris of the California Post reports.

Betts was removed from Saturday's game against the Nationals in the first inning with lower-back pain, and the Dodgers will send him for testing to determine the extent of the issue. Manager Dave Roberts described the injury as "more moderate than significant," though he is already ruling Betts out for at least the next couple days. Miguel Rojas and Alex Freeland are candidates for playing time at shortstop while Betts is sidelined.

Robert isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

Robert will stay put in the dugout to begin Saturday's contest after going 1-for-6 with three walks, an RBI and a run scored during the first two games of the series. Jared Young, Carson Benge and Brett Baty will form the Mets' outfield trio while Robert rests.

Soto was diagnosed with a minor strain in his right calf Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The Mets will hold Soto out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants, but no decision has been made yet on whether to place him on the injured list. The 27-year-old outfielder is optimistic that he'll be able to avoid a trip to the IL, but the team could end up putting him on the shelf if he isn't feeling better within a few days.

The Rockies reinstated Veen (knee) from the injured list Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.

A bruised knee prevented Veen from playing during the second half of the Cactus League, but he was cleared to begin playing in rehab games Wednesday and has since gone 1-for-11 with five strikeouts. Although he's now fully healthy, the Rockies will keep him in the minors a bit longer and give him a chance to get back on track at the plate before he receives another look in the bigs.

Walker went 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Tigers.

The 23-year-old outfielder supplied most of the Cardinals' offense on the afternoon with a grand slam off Drew Anderson in the fifth inning. The homer was Walker's second of the season while the steal was his first, and through eight games he's batting .296 (8-for-27) with seven runs, eight RBI and a 3:7 BB:K. It's still early, but Walker is showing signs of finally breaking out and turning his prodigious upside into actual production.

Betts was removed from Saturday's game against the Nationals in the first inning with lower-back pain.

The 33-year-old infielder drew a walk during his lone plate appearance and scored shortly afterward on a Freddie Freeman double, but Betts was replaced on defense when the Dodgers took the field for the bottom of the inning. The severity of his injury is still unclear, but the team may send him for imaging to determine whether he's dealing with a structural issue. Miguel Rojas entered as Betts' replacement Saturday and will likely be the next man up to start for Los Angeles if the 2018 AL MVP has to miss additional time.

Davis isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.

After going just 3-for-17 (.176) through his first seven games, Davis will move to the bench Saturday. Joey Bart will catch for starter Carmen Mlodzinski instead and bat ninth.

Betts went 2-for-6 with a home run, two total RBI and two total runs Friday in a 13-6 victory versus the Nationals.

Betts gave the Dodgers their first lead with a two-run blast in the third inning, two batters after Shohei Ohtani tied the score with a three-run homer of his own. Betts has two home runs and seven RBI through Los Angeles' first seven games after logging a modest 20 long balls and 82 RBI across 150 regular-season contests last year. However, Betts is batting just .179 (5-for-28) so far, with three of his five hits going for extra bases.

Pages went 3-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two total runs and two total RBI in Friday's 13-6 win over Washington.

Pages hit one of five Los Angeles homers in the victory, connecting for a two-run shot off Miles Mikolas in the fourth inning. Among a lineup full of stars, Pages has arguably been the Dodgers' best hitter in the early going, slashing .480/.500/.760 with two long balls while tying for the team lead with seven RBI. He posted a .774 regular-season OPS during his breakout campaign last year and could be in the midst of another step forward in 2026.