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Colabello signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Monday, MLB.com reports.

Colabello, who was let go by the Indians earlier in July, will most likely report to Triple-A Colorado Springs with his new organization. The 33-year-old will presumably provide Colorado Springs with some additional depth at first base following the trade of Garrett Cooper to the Yankees last week. It was just two seasons ago that Colabello slashed a remarkable .321/.367/.520 with 15 home runs across 360 plate appearances with the Blue Jays, but his career has fallen apart since he was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs in April 2016. He hasn't resurfaced in the big leagues since and was hitting just .225 at Triple-A Columbus this season prior to being released.

Walker, 26, is hitting .307 and maintains a .964 OPS across 403 plate appearances with Triple-A Reno this season.

Walker has been one of the top performers in all of the minors this season, with his 89 RBI and 22 home runs ranking first and third, respectively, across all leagues. However, with the Pacific Coast League skewing very hitter friendly and Walker in the midst of his fourth straight season at Triple-A, his overwhelming statistics do little to change his standing as a non-prospect. The Diamondbacks seemingly validated that thinking this past spring, when they removed Walker from the 40-man roster and outrighted him to Reno after he went unclaimed off waivers.

Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Monday's win over Atlanta.

The first baseman has now homered in three consecutive games and sports a .260/.383/.522 slash line with 23 bombs, 60 RBI and 56 runs for the season. He could be in the beginning stages of a huge second half, and it's further encouraging that the Cubs have won four straight games coming out of the All-Star break.

Bour went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run during Monday's win over Philadelphia.

The slugger continues to provide high-end power numbers for fantasy owners and is also in the midst of a breakout campaign. Bour is up to 21 bombs, 62 RBI and 37 runs with a .286/.364/.558 slash line, and he's positioned to continue producing solid numbers hitting in the heart of Miami's lineup.

Joseph is not in the lineup Monday against the Marlins.

Joseph had five strikeouts and just one hit during the Phillies' weekend series in Milwaukee, so he'll head to the bench for a night off. Brock Stassi will man first base in his place.

Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 7-1 loss to the Braves.

The Diamondbacks' usually potent attack was limited to just nine runs during Atlanta's three-game series sweep, but it was through no fault of Goldschmidt, who went 5-for-13 with a home run and four RBI during that stretch. The All-Star is riding a season-long nine-game hitting streak and should remain a high-end fantasy producer even while the bats surrounding him in the order are slumping.

Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run against Baltimore during Sunday's win.

Rizzo also homered Saturday and now sports a solid .257/.380/.514 slash line with 22 bombs, 59 RBI and 55 runs. He's well on his way to his fourth consecutive 30-homer campaign, and statistical improvement to his .238 BABIP is probably ahead.

Bour is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

Bour hasn't missed a start in the month of July, but with lefty Rich Hill set to take the mound for the opposing Dodgers, the timing seemed right for a regular day off. Tyler Moore will take over at first base for what's likely to be a single-game absence.

Voit is out of the lineup Sunday against the Pirates.

Since Kolten Wong returned from the DL on Friday, Voit will have now been on the bench in two of three contests. Once again Sunday, Wong will man the keystone, while Matt Carpenter slides over to start over Voit at first base.

Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a solo homer Saturday against the Orioles.

Rizzo crushed his 21st bomb of the season in the eighth inning of a blowout victory. Although the slugger is hitting just .258, he more than makes up for it with his .509 slugging percentage.