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Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Bell (oblique) continues to improve even though he isn't eligible to come off the disabled list until Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

While Tomczyk wouldn't confirm a Tuesday return for Bell, it looks like the first baseman dodged a more serious and lengthy injury. Although he's hit a disappointing six homers, the 25-year-old has lifted his OPS 53 points (.698 to .749) since June 23.

Flores (illness) will man first base and bat third against the Nationals on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Flores will not miss any additional time after leaving Tuesday's game due to dizziness and dehydration in the first inning. Over 24 games in July, he hit .276 with a .764 OPS and eight RBI.

Flores left Tuesday's game against the Nationals due to dizziness and dehydration, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Flores hit a double in the top of the first inning but exited part-way through the bottom half of the inning due to the issues. The 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Bour is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Bour will sit against left-handed rookie Kolby Allard. Miguel Rojas will slide over to first base in his absence, with JT Riddle starting at shortstop.

Cabrera went 2-for-6 with a run and a double in Monday's loss in Boston.

Cabrera has started all three games since being shipped to Philadelphia on Friday, appearing once at shortstop, once at second base, and once as a designated hitter. The Phillies seem committed to getting him in the lineup on a regular basis at various spots around the diamond, which could help Cabrera keep eligibility at multiple positions next season.

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's win over the Marlins.

It was his 18th homer of the year but just his third in July, although Freeman's still maintained value on the month with a .299/.351/.494 slash line, 12 runs and 13 RBI in 22 games. Given his red-hot first half, don't be surprised if Freeman picks up the pace again in August.

Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Cardinals.

Rizzo took John Gant deep in the third inning to record his 15th home run of the season. He has been on a power surge of late, homering in three of his past four games. Prior to that stretch, he had not cleared the fences since June 24, and his slugging percentage (.440) is on pace to be the worst of his career in a full season of play.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Sunday against the Padres.

Goldschmidt took southpaw Joey Lucchesi deep in the first inning for his 23rd home run of the season. He has hit left-handers extremely hard this season, recording a .604 slugging percentage against them through 111 at-bats. While he likely won't match his prolific production in June again this season, he has continued to hit for power as Sunday's long ball marked his sixth in July.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-6 with two RBI against the Padres on Saturday.

Goldschmidt earned his first multi-RBI effort since July 7 despite not recording an extra-base hit. After a tremendous June, he has cooled off in July but is still slugging .536 with 14 RBI and 10 runs scored this month.

Bell was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday with a left oblique strain, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Jose Osuna, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move, is starting at first base and hitting fifth against righty Jacob deGrom. Colin Moran, David Freese and Sean Rodriguez will all be options to also get starts at first base while Bell is out. Bell is hitting .266/.347/.402 with just six home runs in 404 plate appearances.