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Hoskins' recent X-ray came back negative, and he will undergo an MRI on his forearm, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

Hoskins was initially believed to have a wrist injury, but he's apparently dealing with forearm soreness. He sustained the injury Saturday while trying to make a catch, and he sat out both games of Sunday's doubleheader as he recovers. While it's encouraging that his X-ray was negative, Hoskins' MRI should help determine how soon he could return to action.

Solano isn't starting Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Padres, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Solano went 0-for-3 during Sunday's matinee, and he'll take a seat for the second game. Wilmer Flores will take over at second base.

Hoskins is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Marlins with an apparent wrist injury, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

The team never announced the injury, but Hoskins appeared to tweak his wrist Saturday and didn't start either of Sunday's games. The Phillies should provide more information after the nightcap. Phil Gosselin receives another start at first base in his place.

Flores is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Padres, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Flores started the last nine games and went 11-for-33 with one homer, six doubles, seven runs and five RBI during that stretch, but he'll head to the bench for the matinee. Justin Smoak will bat sixth as the designated hitter in Game 1.

Hoskins is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader at Miami, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Hoskins started the past 11 games but will take a seat after going 9-for-47 with four homers and 17 strikeouts during that stretch. There's been no indication of an injury, so the 27-year-old figures to be back in the lineup for the nightcap. Phil Gosselin will start at first base in the matinee.

Bell went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Royals.

His second-inning shot, Bell's sixth homer of the year, got the Pirates on the board. The first baseman has now hit safely in five straight games and gone yard in two straight, pushing his slash line on the season up to .231/.301/.374.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Reds.

Goldschmidt took Reds reliever Amir Garrett deep in the sixth inning to finish off a five-run rally. The 33-year-old Goldschmidt has six homers this season, three of which have come in his last eight games. He's slashing .312/.446/.512 with 16 RBI, 25 runs scored and a stolen base in 39 contests overall.

Calhoun isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Mariners.

As per usual, Calhoun will get a day off with lefty Justus Sheffield starting for the Mariners. Pavin Smith will take over as the right fielder, batting ninth.

Rizzo isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Brewers.

Rizzo has been in a slump recently as he's gone just 3-for-24 with a home run, three RBI, one walk and one strikeout over the past six games. He'll get a day off Saturday as Kris Bryant shifts to first base with David Bote starting at third.

Smith went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, one walk and two strikeouts in Friday's win against the Blue Jays.

Smith took part in a 10-run rally during the fourth inning Friday by smashing a grand slam with no outs. The 25-year-old has been dominant at the plate in 2020, slashing .331/.397/.654 with 25 extra-base hits and 36 RBI, all of which are the top marks of his career.