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Cordoba is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals.

Cordoba had taken over as the Padres' leadoff hitter following Manuel Margot's (calf) placement on the disabled list, but after struggling to ignite the offense in that capacity, he's since plummeted in the batting order. In addition to occupying a less prominent lineup spot, Cordoba could soon see his at-bats take a hit, as recent call-ups Franchy Cordero and Jose Pirela have emerged as viable starting options alongside Hunter Renfroe in the team's outfield. Cordoba is still versatile enough to play middle infield when the outfield is occupied, but his fantasy value is nonetheless trending in the wrong direction.

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