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Lopez went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-8 win over Detroit.

Lopez made an impact from the No. 9 spot in the order in Saturday's comeback win. The contact-hitting infielder has gone 10-for-24 (.417) with three doubles, seven RBI and six runs scored in his last seven games, including four multi-hit efforts. The 26-year-old isn't in the lineup Sunday for a well-earned day of rest, but he should be available as a pinch hitter if necessary.

Kim is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Kim started in both of the past two games, going 0-for-6 to drop his season-long average to .209. The rookie's defensive versatility could be enough for him to earn a few starts per week, but he won't be in store for a full-time role now that San Diego has all of its primary infielders and outfielders available.

Polanco is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels to rest his lower back, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Polanco has recently been playing through the back issue, so he'll receive the day off for the series finale to help manage the injury. The 28-year-old's performance hasn't seemed to be affected by the injury, as he has a 1.006 OPS in nine games since the All-Star break. Nick Gordon will work at the keystone in his place Sunday.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Diaz will take a seat after he had picked up starts in four of the past five games, with the 25-year-old going 4-for-17 with a double, two walks and three runs scored over that stretch. While Jon Berti's (concussion) move to the 7-day injured list temporarily opened up more playing time for Diaz, Brian Anderson's (shoulder) return from the 60-day IL on Saturday will likely result in Diaz moving back into a utility role.

McNeil (leg) won't start Sunday against the Blue Jays, but manager Luis Rojas said the infielder is available off the bench in the series finale, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil will be withheld from the lineup for the third straight game while he contends with left leg muscle fatigue, but the injury doesn't look like anything that will result in an extended shutdown. Even if McNeil goes unused off the bench Sunday, he could be ready to play at least one half of Monday's doubleheader with Atlanta.

Torres went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 4-3 victory versus Boston.

In addition to notching two steals, Torres plated the game-winning run with his single to right field in the eighth inning. The shortstop is up to nine thefts on the season, which leads the team and is already his single-season career high. Torres has collected exactly one hit in each of his past seven games, batting .318 and racking up three homers and three steals over that span.

Lowe is not in the lineup Sunday at Cleveland, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lowe is hitting well since the All-Star break with an .887 OPS in nine games, but he'll receive the day off Sunday. Joey Wendle will shift to the keystone while Yandy Diaz starts at third base.

Biggio is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

Biggio is 4-for-18 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in six games since the All-Star break, and he'll take a seat Sunday in New York. Santiago Espinal will start at the hot corner in his place.

Texas manager Chris Woodward is holding off on calling Ibanez the team's regular second baseman, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

After the Rangers demoted Nick Solak to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Ibanez made his second consecutive start at second base Saturday, the first time he's made consecutive starts at the position during his brief MLB career. Woodward indicated Ibanez will get a lot of playing time, but he's not ready to anoint him as the primary second baseman, which is considered the utility player's best position.

Marte (hamstring) was moved from the team's training complex to Chase Field to take at-bats against live pitching, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Weather at the complex has put a hold on Marte's at-bats, so the Diamondbacks moved him to be with the team in Phoenix where he'll get in more work. Marte will remain in town and perhaps get at-bats in the Arizona Complex League.