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Suzuki went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Yankees.

Suzuki had half of Chicago's four hits and scored the team's lone run in the fourth inning. The outfielder has been dialed in lately, as he's batting .298 over his last 15 games with three home runs, 13 runs scored and 13 RBI. Overall, Suzuki is slashing .273/.364/.476 with 18 long balls, 60 runs and 61 RBI across 95 contests, making him a strong fantasy contributor.

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

McCray will take a seat for the second day in a row after he had started in each of the Giants' preceding six games while going 3-for-17 with a home run, a walk and two RBI. Drew Gilbert will cover center field Sunday, and he and McCray could jockey for playing time at the position until one of the two players separates himself from the other.

Freeman is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Freeman started in each of the previous three games -- twice at second base, once in right field -- and went 2-for-9 with a run scored. The 27-year-old has produced an underwhelming .251/.322/.320 slash line with three home runs and six stolen bases over 279 plate appearances on the season and appears likely to handle a part-time role while the Rockies are relatively healthy.

The Mets acquired Smith, infielder Emilien Pitre and right-hander Gary Gill Hill from the Rays on Sunday in exchange for right-hander Freddy Peralta, Mark Feinsand and Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com report.

A 2023 fourth-round pick by the Mariners, Smith was sent to the Rays in 2024 in the Randy Arozarena trade and is now on the move once again. Smith has spent most of this season at the Double-A level, where he's struggled to a .215/.283/.410 slash line with 10 home runs, 14 steals and a 32 percent strikeout rate in 49 games.

Marte will start in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Marte will pick up a sixth consecutive start after going 4-for-19 with a double, an RBI, a run and an 0:7 BB:K over the Reds' previous five contests. He looks like he'll occupy a regular spot in the lineup while Spencer Steer (wrist) is on the injured list.

Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets.

Unless the Marlins lose a corner outfielder to an injury or trade, Hernandez could have to settle for a part-time role against right-handed pitching. Hernandez had started every game dating back to July 8 while producing a .732 OPS during that span, but he looks to be the odd man out of the everyday lineup following Owen Caissie's return from the injured list Saturday.

The Marlins scratched Marsee from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets due to back spasms, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Miami will treat the center fielder as day-to-day heading into its three-game series in Atlanta that begins Tuesday. Esteury Ruiz will draw the start Sunday in place of Marsee.

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

Gavin Sheets will pick up the start in right field in place of Tatis, who appears to be receiving a planned day off. Tatis had started every contest dating back to June 22, posting a .280/.364/.483 slash line with six home runs, eight steals, 24 runs and 23 RBI over that 35-game stretch.

Waldschmidt is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Waldschmidt will head to the bench for the series finale after starting in Arizona's last two games and four of the last five. Tim Tawa will cover center field in Waldschmidt's stead and will bat seventh.

The Pirates optioned Cook to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

The 27-year-old will lose his place on the active roster to Spencer Horwitz (concussion), who was activated from the injured list Sunday. Cook hasn't taken advantage of his chances in the big leagues this year and has a .200/.200/.267 slash line with 18 strikeouts in 45 plate appearances.