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Hoskins (hand) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Marlins.

Hoskins exited Wednesday's matchup after being hit in the hand by a pitch, but he underwent X-rays that came back negative. While he wasn't expected to be in Thursday's lineup, it's possible the 29-year-old returns to action Friday against Atlanta. Alec Bohm is taking over at first base and batting fifth Thursday.

Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Cubs.

Alonso went yard off righty reliever Michael Rucker with two outs in the eighth inning. The first baseman has put together an eight-game hit streak with three home runs and a double during that stretch. The 27-year-old has displayed slightly less power during his last 24 games, turning in a .409 slugging percentage with just six extra-base hits over 93 at-bats.

Voit went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Orioles.

Voit crushed a solo shot 426 feet in the bottom of the fourth to put the Nationals up 2-1, but it wouldn't be enough as the bullpen blew the game for Washington. The homer was Voit's 20th on the season. It comes amidst a hot stretch during which he had a .923 OPS in his previous eight games entering Wednesday.

Higgins went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

Higgins came into the night batting just .190 this month across 21 at-bats, but he managed to have a productive game from the No. 7 spot in the order. The 29-year-old has been seeing time at first base, where he played Wednesday, as well as catcher with Willson Contreras (ankle) out. Despite the clearer path to playing time, Higgins still doesn't offer a ton of fantasy upside as a career .203 hitter.

Hoskins had X-rays on his right hand come back negative after leaving Wednesday's win over the Marlins, and he isn't expected to be in the lineup for Thursday's series finale, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

The 29-year-old avoided a fracture after being struck in the hand by a pitch Wednesday, though the bruise should keep him out of the starting nine Thursday. Interim manager Rob Thomson indicated Hoskins could be back in action for Friday's series opener in Atlanta.

Young had his contract selected by the Cubs on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The 27-year-old will receive his first taste of the big leagues with Rafael Ortega (finger) headed to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. Young has been with Triple-A Iowa all season and has a .225/.308/.408 slash line with 16 home runs, 57 RBI and 60 runs in 450 plate appearances.

Hoskins exited Wednesday's game against the Marlins with a right hand contusion and will undergo X-rays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Hoskins was hit by a pitch on his right hand during the third inning and stayed in to run the bases, but he was replaced in the field for the following frame. The 29-year-old should be considered day-to-day until the results of the X-ray are disclosed.

Freeman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game at Arizona, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The Dodgers clinched the NL West crown with their win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, and Freeman will step out of the lineup Wednesday for the first time all season. The 33-year-old continues to crush the ball in September with a 1.159 OPS through 12 games, but he'll receive a well-deserved day off. Miguel Vargas will take over at first base and bat sixth.

Rivas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Rivas went 5-for-20 with a triple, two walks and two stolen bases while starting each of the past six games at first base, but he'll give way to P.J. Higgins in the series finale while lefty David Peterson takes the hill for the Mets. Both Rivas and Higgins could lose out on playing time at the position in the near future if the Cubs decide to give Patrick Wisdom more work at first base following his recent return from the injured list.

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in a 4-0 win against Arizona on Tuesday.

Freeman slugged one of Los Angeles' three homers in the contest, belting a 442-foot solo shot in the third inning. The long ball was his 20th of the campaign, giving him 20-plus homers in every season since 2016 aside from the shortened 2020 campaign. Freeman has been picking up his power of late, smashing four home runs over his past eight contests.