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Myers started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Pirates.

Myers replaced Blake Dunn (elbow) during Friday's game when the latter was removed and remained in center field Saturday. An MRI on Dunn's elbow Saturday did not lend clarity to his condition, and he could head back to Cincinnati for further testing. Until Dunn is ready to return, Myers is expected to get most of the work in center field. He's slashing .252/.356/.374 with three home runs, 13 RBI, five steals and 18 runs over 135 plate appearances (62 games).

Dunn underwent an MRI on his right elbow Saturday and is likely to return to Cincinnati for further testing, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Dunn was held out of the lineup for Saturday's 9-7 win over the Pirates after being removed from Friday's 6-4 victory due to elbow discomfort. The Reds want to conduct further tests before landing on a diagnosis for his injury. Dunn was replaced in center field Saturday by Dane Myers and as the team's leadoff hitter by Elly De La Cruz.

Kepler started in left field and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.

Kepler, who was in left field for a second consecutive day since being reinstated from an 80-game suspension, is still looking for his first hit in an Arizona uniform. The left-handed batter may be the preferred option in left field against right-handers. The Diamondbacks finish out the series with the Rays on Sunday, when they are scheduled to face Tampa Bay right-hander Drew Rasmussen. The right-handed hitting Lourdes Gurriel, who is also in the left field mix, was given Saturday off after serving as the designated hitter Thursday and Friday.

Thomas went 1-for-3 with one RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.

Thomas' steal was his first of the campaign. The outfielder has largely filled a depth role this season. Prior to Saturday, he went 0-for-16 with seven strikeouts across his previous nine games, so he hasn't done much to make a case for more playing time. He's batting .211 with a .577 OPS, two home runs, seven RBI, eight runs scored and two doubles over 76 plate appearances.

Lowe went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Athletics.

This was his second steal of the season. Lowe has gone 4-for-10, albeit with three strikeouts, over three games since he rejoined the Angels' big-league roster Wednesday. Lowe stayed on the roster when Jose Siri (paternity) was activated Saturday, as Christian Moore was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake instead. Lowe is now batting .200 with a .564 OPS, five home runs, 14 RBI, nine runs scored and two doubles over 144 plate appearances in the majors this season. He'll likely have the chance to stay with the big club until Mike Trout (hamstring) is ready to return.

Larnach went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and three RBI in a loss to the Rockies on Saturday.

Larnach logged three of Minnesota's five total hits in the loss and plated the team's final three runs with a double in the ninth inning. The veteran outfielder has been red hot of late, collecting six multi-hit performances over his past nine games and batting a blazing .472 (17-for-36) with two homers, four doubles and 10 RBI over that span. On the season, Larnach is slashing .288/.381/.434 with five home runs, 37 runs, 27 RBI and two stolen bases across 68 contests.

Montgomery went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Royals.

Montgomery grounded into a double play in the second inning, but he had three consecutive productive at-bats thereafter. He now has at least one hit in five of his last seven starts while also walking four times with six strikeouts in that span. Montgomery is hitting .246 across his first 63 plate appearances in the majors, though he's gone 8-for-25 (.320 average) with four extra-base hits in his last seven games.

Valdez went 1-for-1 with a solo home run Saturday against the Reds.

Valdez was out of the lineup after starting Pittsburgh's last two contests, but he still managed to impact the game off the bench. He entered Saturday's contest as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning and blasted a go-ahead solo home run, his second straight appearance going yard. Valdez still has a very inconsistent role in the Pittsburgh offense, but his recent performance at the plate could start to earn him playing time over Tyler Callihan.

Tucker went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 15-3 win over the Padres.

Tucker lifted a two-run homer in the sixth inning and added two more RBI with a single in the eighth. This was his second game back in the lineup after he missed two full contests due to back spasms. Saturday's performance was his first three-hit game since June 3, and it included just his third homer in the month. The outfielder is batting .238 with a .718 OPS, seven homers, 44 RBI, 45 runs scored, 16 doubles, two triples and six stolen bases over 77 games this season.

Arozarena went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a loss to the Guardians on Saturday.

Seattle was being shut out until Arozarena connected for a three-run blast in the eighth inning to bring his team to within a run. He absorbed a hit-by-pitch in the following frame to put the tying run on second base, but the Mariners comeback bid ultimately fell short. Saturday's long ball was Arozarena's first in five contests since being activated from the IL on June 23. He's gone 4-for-17 since his return.