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Hoskins went 2-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Mets.

Hoskins stole his fifth base and hit his 29th double of the 2018 campaign, although the Philadelphia offense was held in check by Jacob deGrom. Hoskins has launched four home runs and driven in seven runs over 16 games in August, so he's off to yet another productive month at the dish.

Flores went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's game against Philadelphia.

Flores got the Mets on the board in the fourth inning after singling home a run. He's having a solid month at the dish, as he's hitting .296 with two home runs and 12 RBI over 18 games in August.

Cabrera is not listed in the starting lineup Saturday against the Mets, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Cabrera will avoid Mets ace Jacob deGrom, ceding the start at shortstop to Scott Kingery. The veteran seems a good bet to rejoin the lineup Sunday to face lefty Jason Vargas in the series finale.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run, two runs and three walks in Arizona's 9-4 victory over San Diego on Friday.

It was an active day for the first baseman, who reached base in all five of his at-bats thanks to the three free passes and was also able to add his 28th long ball of the season with a first-inning blast off Joey Lucchesi. He got off to a slow start this season, but Goldschmidt's .287/.393/.541 slash line through 460 at-bats looks like the stellar numbers he's become known for throughout his career. If there's anything disappointing about his campaign to this point, it's that he only has five stolen bases after posting no fewer than 18 in any of the past three seasons.

Cabrera went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's victory over New York.

Cabrera handed his ballclub an early 1-0 lead in the first inning by doubling home a run. The 32-year-old has already recorded a more productive season in 2018 compared to a year ago, as he's driven in 66 and homered 20 times (116 games) compared to 59 RBI and 14 homers in 2017. Cabrera owns a .269/.322/.473 slash line with a month and a half left in the regular season.

Cooper (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Friday, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Cooper has been out since July 24 with a right wrist sprain. Initial reports held that he could be out until September, but the fact that he's beginning his rehab assignment now suggests that he'll likely beat that timeline. He wasn't an everyday starter before he got injured, and Austin Dean and Rafael Ortega have been called up since the injury and look to be in line for regular roles, so Cooper's playing time could be limited once healthy.

Flores is not in the lineup against the Phillies on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Flores will receive a breather after going 4-for-12 with three RBI during Thursday's doubleheader. In his absence, Jose Bautista will start at first base and bat sixth in the order.

Votto was placed on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to Thursday due to a right lower-leg contusion.

Votto has been dealing with this injury since he was hit by a pitch against the Nationals on Aug. 4. He was held out of a few games since that date, and it became evident in recent days that lingering discomfort would force Votto to take some time off. He will be eligible to return against the Cubs on Aug. 26. Look for Brandon Dixon to receive an uptick in playing time at first base in his absence. Aristides Aquino was recalled from Double-A Pensacola in a corresponding move.

Hoskins went a combined 3-for-7 with two runs, four RBI and a pair of homers in Thursday's doubleheader against the Mets.

Hoskins launched his 24th homer of the season with a second-inning solo shot off Corey Oswalt in the first game of the day. In the second game, he brought his total up to 25, hitting a three-run homer off Steven Matz in the first inning. Since being moved back to the cleanup spot Tuesday, he's gone 5-for-14 with three homers.

Santana is out of the starting lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's twin bill versus the Mets, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Santana will remain on the bench as right-hander Corey Oswalt takes the mound for New York in the matinee. Expect to see Santana back in the lineup during Game 2, especially with southpaw Steven Matz (forearm) slated to come off the DL and pitch. Justin Bour will man first base and bat second in Game 1.