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Kim went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Dodgers.

Kim was on his way to a fifth hitless game in his last eight before going yard off Yency Almonte during the Padres' ninth-inning rally. The homer was Kim's first since May 13, a span of 45 contests without a long ball. He batted .232 in June, which is right in line with his .228/.316/.352 slash line for the season. The 26-year-old has added five homers, 27 RBI, 30 runs scored, four stolen bases, 12 doubles and two triples in 285 plate appearances.

The Giants placed Estrada (illness) on the COVID-19-related injured list prior to Sunday's game against the White Sox, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Estrada hasn't played since being scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's series opener with a sore throat, and though he hasn't tested positive for the virus, the fact that he's experienced symptoms of an illness for 24 hours will be enough for the Giants to place him on the IL. He'll be eligible to return to the active roster as soon as he sheds his symptoms and continues to test negative, but fantasy managers in weekly leagues likely won't feel comfortable including him in active lineups if he isn't cleared before Monday's series opener in Arizona. The Giants called up Yermin Mercedes from Triple-A Sacramento to replace Estrada on the roster.

Marte is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Marte will head to the bench for only the second time since he made his return from a hamstring injury June 21. Because the injury still inhibits his lateral movement in the infield, Marte has served exclusively as a designated hitter in his eight starts since returning to the lineup, going a collective 6-for-27 with a home run, nine walks, four runs and two RBI over those games. Cooper Hummel will serve as Arizona's DH in the series finale Sunday.

The Reds scratched India from the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta. He'll be receiving a rest day and isn't dealing with an injury, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.

Max Schrock was a late addition to the lineup and will replace India as the Reds' starting second baseman and leadoff hitter. India had started each of the past five games, going 5-for-23 with a home run, three RBI and an additional run.

Drury is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

He'll sit for only the second time since the beginning of June, allowing Donovan Solano to pick up a start at third base while Mike Moustakas serves as Cincinnati's designated hitter. Drury's move to the bench comes after he went hitless in 11 at-bats with six strikeouts over the past three contests, but he's still slashing a robust .267/.326/.518 in 279 plate appearances this season.

Chavis went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday against the Brewers.

Chavis drew only his second start in his last six games while losing out on playing time to Josh VanMeter. Both of those starts have come against southpaws, so Chavis appears to be on the short side of a platoon. He took advantage of the opportunity Saturday, smacking a two-run home run off Aaron Ashby in the third inning to tally his ninth long ball of the campaign. Chavis has shown an all-or-nothing approach at the dish of late, as he has only six hits in his last 27 at-bats -- though three have left the yard.

Gorman went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-6 victory over the Phillies.

Gorman's first-inning blast was the second of four consecutive home runs for the Cardinals. It was Gorman's first home run since a two-homer game June 21. The second baseman has seven on the season and is slashing .256/.328/.471 after Saturday's performance.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Saturday's 11-7 loss to the Rockies.

Marte went 0-for-8 in his previous two games, and his homer Saturday was his first extra-base hit in eight contests since he returned from a hamstring injury. The 28-year-old is expected to remain as the designated hitter, as he's been kept out of the field since his return. The second baseman is slashing .264/.351/.424 with five homers, 24 RBI, 37 runs scored, four stolen bases and 23 doubles in 285 plate appearances. Given how cautious Arizona has been with the star infielder, it would be surprising to see him test his luck on the basepaths much in the near future.

Rodgers went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 11-7 win over the Diamondbacks.

Rodgers' lone hit of the contest was a big one in the first inning, giving the Rockies a 4-0 lead. He's hit safely in 10 of his last 12 games, going 17-for-48 (.354) in that span with two homers, 12 RBI and six runs scored. The 25-year-old infielder's surge has stabilized his slash line at .264/.316/.438 through 288 plate appearances. He's added eight homers, 40 RBI, 38 runs scored, 18 doubles and two triples, and he should continue to start regularly at second base.

Rojas is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies.

Rojas hasn't been a platoon player since his return, and in fact he has some reverse splits so far this year, but he will sit Saturday against lefty Austin Gomber. Jake Hager will man the hot corner for Arizona. After a three-hit game Friday, Rojas is now batting .260/.326/.385 with four homers and five stolen bases in 46 games this season.