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Stowers isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta due to an abdominal injury, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Saturday will mark the third consecutive game that Stowers hasn't started as he battles abdominal pain, and with the Marlins' season set to end Sunday, the team may decide to keep him out as a precaution. Stowers' absence Saturday will allow Deyvison De Los Santos to start at first base.

Davidson went 1-for-3 in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Davidson hit a single in the seventh inning, accounting for one of San Francisco's three hits Friday. He's recorded a hit in each of his first four big-league games, slashing .308/.357/.308 with two runs scored and a stolen base in 14 plate appearances. The 24-year-old figures to continue receiving regular opportunities over the Giants' final two games of the year.

Hentges threw a scoreless inning while striking out one in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Dodgers.

Hentges recorded his third straight scoreless outing while throwing eight of his 11 pitches for strikes. The 30-year-old southpaw has been productive of late, turning in a 1.69 ERA and 6:2 K:BB in 5.1 innings over his last six appearances. On the campaign, he owns a 3.28 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 39:25 K:BB in 35.2 innings across 44 outings.

Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Miami.

Dubon went 0-for-3 on Friday to snap what had been a 12-game hitting streak, and he'll now get a day off Saturday while Mike Yastrzemski starts in left field and Dominic Smith works as the DH.

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

Freeman will get a chance to regroup Saturday after turning in just a .522 OPS in 45 plate appearances while starting each of the Dodgers' last 10 games. Enrique Hernandez will start at first base and bat eighth while Freeman sits.

Edwards (thumb) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Edwards will miss a sixth consecutive game Saturday as he continues to recover from a thumb injury he aggravated last week. Jared Serna will start at second base again and bat ninth; meanwhile, Edwards will have just one more opportunity to play again this year before the season ends Sunday.

Hayes isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Hayes will move out of the starting lineup Saturday after going just 2-for-31 since returning from the injured list Sept. 7. Juan Brito will replace him at the hot corner and bat eighth.

The Pirates optioned Dotel to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

After giving up two runs (one earned) in three innings Friday, Dotel will be cast out of the Pirates' bullpen in favor of a fresh arm in the form of Hunter Barco. Dotel will finish the MLB season with a 4.46 ERA and 1.37 WHIP alongside a 41:16 K:BB over 42.1 innings.

The Pirates recalled Barco from Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Barco has given up 15 earned runs in just 17.2 major-league innings this season, but he'll return to the Pirates' bullpen nonetheless to help the team get through its final two regular-season contests. Wilber Dotel was optioned to Indianapolis in a corresponding move.

Young isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Young will get some rest Saturday after going 2-for-4 during a win in Friday's series opener. While he sits, Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews and James Wood will start across the outfield.