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Sheets went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a second RBI in Saturday's 15-3 loss to the Dodgers.

Sheets was the most productive Padre in this lopsided loss. This was his first multi-hit effort since his two-hit game versus the Rangers on June 19 -- he had gone 2-for-14 over the six games he played in between. The 30-year-old is now batting .234 with a .776 OPS, 13 homers, 35 RBI, 31 runs scored, 13 doubles and four stolen bases over 75 contests. Sheets got the start at first base for Ty France (wrist), but France's injury isn't expected to be a long-term concern. That will leave Sheets to mix in occasionally at first while getting most of his playing time between left field and designated hitter.

Freeman went 3-for-5 with a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 15-3 win over the Padres.

Freeman has logged multiple hits in four straight games and has hit safely in six consecutive contests. The first baseman has been as steady as ever in June, going 31-for-92 (.337) over 24 contests this month while adding five home runs, six doubles and 15 RBI. For the season, he's hitting .291 with an .877 OPS, 13 homers, 44 RBI, 47 runs scored, 21 doubles, one triple and two stolen bases through 80 games.

Devers went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in Saturday's 5-0 win over Atlanta.

Devers went yard to open the scoring with a solo shot in the second inning, and he added a three-run blast one frame later. Prior to Saturday's power display, the first baseman had been slumping a bit, going just 3-for-23 over his previous six games. He's now batting .240 on the year with a .754 OPS, 14 homers, 43 RBI, 38 runs scored, 24 doubles, one triple and no stolen bases over 82 contests.

Garcia went 4-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Orioles.

Not only did Garcia tally his second four-hit game of the year, but he's now launched four homers in his past five outings. Additionally, the first baseman has blasted 11 long balls to go with 27 RBI over his last 28 contests (94 at-bats). Through 265 plate appearances overall, Garcia is hitting .273 with 14 big flies, 13 doubles and 50 RBI.

Harper went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Mets.

Harper provided the Phillies' only offense with a two-run blast in the third inning. The veteran slugger has hit safely in seven of his past eight games, including six multi-hit efforts, four homers, 10 RBI and seven runs scored in that span. On the year, he's slashing .278/.379/.536 with 19 long balls, 50 RBI, 55 runs scored and five steals across 346 plate appearances.

Stewart went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 9-7 win over the Pirates.

Stewart opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first inning before adding an RBI single in the third. Despite hitting just .227 with 20 hits in 88 June at-bats, the 22-year-old has still been productive with 20 RBI this month. For the year, he's slashing .252/.341/.454 with 15 homers, 57 RBI, 43 runs scored and 11 steals across 352 plate appearances.

Cronenworth (concussion) went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double Friday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A El Paso.

Cronenworth was originally slated to make his first rehab appearance Thursday, but he had to wait an extra day while the process of receiving full medical clearance was completed. The veteran outfielder seemed to be champing at the bit to get back given his first plate appearance Friday, as he walloped a 413-foot to right field. It was Cronenworth's first game action since May 4, so he'll presumably need several more contests in the minors before he's ready to be activated.

France, who was hit in the wrist by a pitch against the Dodgers on Friday, had X-rays return negative, but he's out of Saturday's lineup, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

France was nailed in the wrist by a Roki Sasaki fastball in the fourth inning Friday. The veteran infielder initially stayed in the game but was then replaced by Miguel Andujar at first base in the ninth inning. The good news for France is that X-rays returned negative, but he's nonetheless beginning on the bench for Saturday's matchup. Manager Craig Stammen said Saturday that France isn't looking at an IL stint, and the infielder will be available off the bench for the evening contest, so it doesn't sound like he is dealing with a serious injury.

Bauers is not in the lineup for Saturday's matchup against the Cubs.

Bauers will sit for the second game of a three-game set against the Cubs as left-hander David Peterson takes the mound. Andrew Vaughn will take over at first base and bat fourth for Milwaukee.

Polanco (Achilles) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Polanco originally began a rehab assignment in late May, but the Mets shut him down in early June after he reported renewed soreness in his ankle. Now ready to return to a competitive setting, the 32-year-old will work exclusively as a designated hitter while he ramps up and could eventually take over as the Mets' primary DH once activated.