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Cronenworth (finger) remains on the bench Monday against the Giants.

Cronenworth is expected to avoid the injured list despite the fact that he's dealing with a small fracture on his left ring finger. He'll remain on the bench for the third straight game, with Fernando Tatis again serving as the shortstop.

Freeman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Sunday in Atlanta's 5-3 win over Miami.

Freeman celebrated his 32nd birthday by locking up the third 30-homer campaign of his career in the seventh inning, when he took Anthony Bass deep to the opposite field to give Atlanta a two-run lead. While he's not quite meeting the high standard he established during his 2020 National League MVP season, Freeman has more or less paid off for fantasy managers that nabbed him in the first or second round of drafts. He's supplemented his 30 home runs with 77 RBI, eight stolen bases, a .296 average and an NL-leading 107 runs.

Flores went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI, an additional run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the Cubs.

Flores didn't waste time to make an impact after being activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday and was San Francisco's best offensive performer in this one. The veteran might be headed for a bench role more often than not in the final weeks of the regular season, but he has shown the ability to produce when given enough at-bats, too. He's hitting .272 with five homers, 11 RBI, eight runs scored and a .787 OPS since the beginning of August.

Tellez (kneecap) is expected to spend a minimum of two weeks on the injured list, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Tellez was diagnosed with a strained right patella after he left Saturday's game against Cleveland, and manager Craig Counsell said Sunday that the first baseman will be reassessed after two weeks. With three weeks remaining in the regular season, the 26-year-old faces a tight window if he hopes to return to game action prior to postseason play.

The Padres aren't expected to place Cronenworth on the injured list while he manages a fractured left ring finger, but he remains without a clear timeline to return to the lineup, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Cronenworth will remain on the bench for the second straight day in Sunday's series finale with the Dodgers, resulting in Fernando Tatis moving from the outfield to shortstop once again. According to Acee, the Padres are optimistic that Cronenworth will avoid the IL due to where the fracture is on his finger in addition to the progress he's made since sustaining the injury Friday, but the 27-year-old still looks on track to miss additional starts beyond Sunday. Don't expect him back in the lineup Monday, when the Padres kick off a four-game series in San Francisco.

Flores (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He's starting at first base and batting sixth versus the Cubs.

Flores missed only a minimal amount of time with a left hamstring strain. While he's starting Sunday, the infielder will likely be utilized in a bench role more often than not going forward, although he could see a short-side platoon role with Tommy La Stella at second base.

Tellez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right patella Sunday.

Tellez left Saturday's game in Cleveland with what was originally called right knee discomfort. As it turns out, the injury is serious enough to shut him down for at least 10 days, though whether or not he'll miss more time beyond that point is not yet clear. Luke Maile was called up to take his place on the roster.

Cron will sit Sunday against the Phillies.

Cron has hit an excellent .344/.416/.718 with 13 homers in 37 games since the start of August. He'll get a rest Sunday as Colton Welker takes over at first base.

Tellez will undergo an MRI on his right knee Sunday to determine the severity of his injury, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Tellez was removed from Saturday's game against Cleveland in the second inning and was initially diagnosed with right knee discomfort. However, the Brewers will likely have a better idea of the severity of the issue following Sunday's tests.

Tellez exited Saturday's game against Cleveland in the second inning due to right knee discomfort.

Tellez went 1-for-1 with a double and an RBI to begin Saturday's contest, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom of the second frame. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force him to miss additional time.