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Freeman went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI in a loss to Arizona on Saturday.

Freeman scored the Dodgers' first run after singling in the first inning, and he knocked in a run himself with a double in the sixth. The veteran first baseman has been very difficult to get out early this season, batting .429 through his initial 42 plate appearances. Over his past three games, Freeman has gone 7-for-13 with three doubles, a home run, four runs and two RBI.

Alonso went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Marlins.

Alonso extended the Mets' lead to 3-0 with a two-run blast off Miami starter Trevor Rogers. That's already the fifth homer of the season for the first baseman, and he's up to 10 RBI on the year in just nine games. Alonso is only hitting .235 but has still provided plenty of production to managers who used an early pick on him in fantasy drafts.

Cron was scratched from the lineup Saturday against the Nationals with flu-like symptoms.

With Cron out, Mike Moustakas will now play first base for the Rockies and Alan Trejo will get the start at the hot corner. Cron could be able to return to the lineup as soon as Sunday.

Montero is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

Montero will get a day of rest against right-hander Trevor Williams. In his place, Mike Moustakas will hit fifth and play third base. Over 28 at-bats to begin 2023, Montero has hit .321 with a .785 OPS, a home run and three RBI.

Clemens is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds.

Clemens was called up Friday and went 0-for-2 with a walk against Cincinnati in his season debut. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as the Phillies' regular first baseman against right-handed pitchers, but he's on the bench Saturday with lefty Nick Lodolo on the bump for the Reds. Alec Bohm will shift to first base while Edmundo Sosa starts at the hot corner.

Santana went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored Friday against the White Sox.

Santana started a big offensive day for the Pirates with a solo shot in the second inning off Lucas Giolito. It was Santana's second homer in as many games, though he still has only four hits across 27 at-bats on the season.

Clemens went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Reds.

With Darick Hall (thumb) on the 10-day injured list, Clemens was promoted to the big-league club and immediately plugged into the starting lineup. Despite his lackluster debut, the Phillies are still planning on Clemens being a regular against right-handed starters.

Alonso went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 9-3 win over the Marlins.

The first baseman launched a solo shot off Daniel Castano in the eighth inning to cap the scoring on the afternoon for the Mets. Alonso is batting only .226 (7-for-31) to begin the season, but four of those hits left the yard and he has eight RBI in eight games.

Cooper went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's 9-3 loss to the Mets.

His eighth-inning shot off Dennis Santana spoiled New York's shutout attempt, but not much else went right for Miami on the afternoon. Cooper has had a strong start to the year, batting .296 (8-for-27) through seven games with a triple, two homers and five RBI.

Bohm will remain the Phillies' primary third baseman rather than shift over to first base following the injury to Darick Hall (thumb), Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Bohm could see some starts at first base against left-handers, but the plan is to mostly leave him at third. Kody Clemens is slated to see the lion's share of starts at first base versus righties and Edmundo Sosa and Josh Harrison should also see an uptick in playing time.