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Cabrera is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves.

Cabrera will receive just his third day off of the season Sunday, as he has started 71 of the Mets' prior 73 games. While the veteran gets a break, Matt Reynolds will draw the start at shortstop and bat in the two-spot that was previously occupied by Cabrera.

Bour went 2-for-4 with a double and two-run homer in Saturday's 9-6 victory over the Cubs.

The 28-year-old slugger is enjoying his best month of the season, and is now slashing .340/.407/.679 following his third straight game with a homer Saturday. Bour also has nine RBI over that span, and has hit safely in eight of his last nine contests overall.

Bour smacked a first-inning grand slam in Friday's loss to the Cubs, his only hit in three at-bats.

The big lefty knocked his 13th homer of the season after starter Kyle Hendricks walked a pair of batters to load the bases in the bottom of the first inning. The home run tied the score for the Marlins, who had just allowed four runs in the top of the first frame. Bour continues to provide a steady power bat against right-handed pitching and has piled up 40 RBI to go along with a .268/.339/.515 slash line over 194 at-bats this season

Rizzo is back in the lineup, playing first base and batting third against Miami on Saturday.

Rizzo, who missed the last two games due to back stiffness, is making his return for the third game of the series. During Rizzo's absence, Kris Bryant and Willson Contreras had been filling in for him at first base with Chris Coghlan seeing action in left field. Rizzo will resume a five-game hitting streak that included two homers and five RBI when he returns.

Joseph (illness) entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter and remained in the game to play first base.

Joseph missed Thursday's game with a cold, but was apparently feeling better Friday night. He went 1-for-2 at the plate after replacing Ryan Howard at first base.

Joseph (illness) is not in the starting lineup Friday.

Ryan Howard will man first base and hit fourth for the Phillies against right-hander Jake Peavy on Friday night. Joseph remains day-to-day.

Manager Joe Maddon said it's "possible" Rizzo (back) could play Saturday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Of course, everything will depend on how Rizzo feels Saturday morning, but the skipper's words seem to indicate that a prolonged absence is not expected. Rizzo dealt with a slight back issue earlier this month but said his current issue is different. Kris Bryant will start at first base Friday in Rizzo's absence, just his third career start at the position.

Rizzo (back) remains out of the lineup Friday against Miami.

Rizzo is missing a second straight game with back stiffness as Kris Bryant takes his place at first base. Rizzo dealt with a back injury earlier this month, but he told Carrie Muskat of MLB.com that his current issue is different.

Votto (illness) is back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres, Jamie Ramsey of the Reds reports.

Votto did not start the last three days due to his illness, but he was able to pinch hit in Thursday's game and will be back at his regular spot at first base Friday night. Votto will second in the Reds' batting order against Padres starter Colin Rea.

Votto (illness) struck out in the ninth inning in a pinch-hitting appearance Thursday against the Padres.

Votto is close to getting back to action after missing three starts with an illness. This week might have extended the buy-low window in your league.