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Walker (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Walker exited Saturday's contest with a right elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch and will be sidelined for at least one game. The 28-year-old already had X-rays come back negative, so he appears to have avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day. Pavin Smith is starting at first base Sunday for Arizona.

Rivas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Rivas will take a seat for the second day in a row while the Pirates oppose another lefty (Zack Thompson) in the series finale. The righty-hitting Connor Joe will spell the lefty-hitting Rivas at first base.

Bohm is starting at first base and batting fifth Sunday against the Brewers.

Bohm is 1-for-11 with a double, a walk and two runs over this past three games and will shift over to first base after being at the hot corner for those three contests. Since the start of August, the 27-year-old has a .252/.315/.459 slash line with five homers, 16 RBI and 21 runs in 28 games.

Bohm is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Milwaukee.

Bohm is 1-for-11 with a double and a walk over the past three games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale. Edmundo Sosa will man the hot corner and bat ninth.

Tellez isn't in the Brewers' lineup Sunday against Philadelphia.

With lefty Ranger Suarez set to start for the Phillies, Tellez will retreat to the bench Sunday. William Contreras will serve as Milwaukee's designated hitter with Victor Caratini behind the plate, and Carlos Santana will start at first base.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Walker sustained a right elbow contusion during Saturday's loss to the Orioles, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Walker was hit by a pitch on the elbow, and X-rays following the game indicated he may have dodged a more serious injury. "X-rays (were) negative, which is great," Walker said. "Just a ton of nerve pain." The injury was initially described as right hand discomfort because the pitch hit a nerve in the elbow and resulted in numbness in the hand and fingers. Walker is not expected to play Sunday, but he was encouraged by the initial results.

Cooper went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Giants.

The Padres led from the first inning on, with Cooper's blast in the sixth solidifying their advantage. The first baseman started off a bit slow with San Diego, but he's gone 14-for-41 (.341) with a homer and seven RBI over his last 11 contests. He's picked up playing time since Jake Cronenworth (wrist) went on the injured list. Cooper is a lock to be in the lineup versus southpaws, but he's also gained a starting role against right-handers over the last week.

Walker was lifted from Saturday's game versus the Orioles after the fourth inning due to right hand discomfort.

Walker was hit by a Kyle Bradish pitch in the third inning and initially stayed in before the pain apparently became too much. He is likely set to undergo X-rays. Walker lined out in his other plate appearance Saturday.

Wade isn't in the Giants' lineup Saturday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

With lefty Blake Snell on the mound for the Friars, Wade will retreat to the bench to begin the game. Wilmer Flores will fill in at first base while Wade rests.

Tellez isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Phillies.

Tellez will get a breather Saturday after going 3-for-10 with three RBI across his last five games. Christian Yelich will serve as Milwaukee's DH with Mark Canha in left field, and Carlos Santana will get the nod at first base.