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Maton is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

The recent return of Jean Segura from the 10-day injured list has spelled an end to Maton's run as an everyday player. After making 17 consecutive starts out of the middle infield, Maton now finds himself on the bench for the third game in a row. The Phillies are believed to be entertaining with the idea of deploying Maton in center field in an attempt to get more production out of that spot, but it's unclear when manager Joe Girardi might be comfortable with giving the 24-year-old a look at the position.

Vosler was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old will head to the minors with Johnny Cueto (lat) returning from the injured list Sunday. Vosler has appeared in eight games this season and is 2-for-14 with one RBI and three runs.

Hayes (wrist/hand) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Manager Derek Shelton said the 24-year-old didn't suffer a setback, and the third baseman will continue on his current progression. The Pirates haven't provided an official timeline for his return, but Hayes now won't be eligible to be activated until early June. He has been swinging in the batting cage without any soreness and will have nearly a full month to complete his recovery and rehab from the hand and wrist issues.

Vargas is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Javier Baez left Saturday's game with back tightness, so the Cubs are giving him Sunday off and starting Vargas at shortstop. The latter has played in six games since getting recalled earlier in the week, and he's gone 1-for-9 so far with a stolen base and two runs scored. Vargas should head back to the bench whenever Baez is able to rejoin the lineup.

Duffy is starting at third base and batting first in Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Duffy delivered a go-ahead single off the bench Saturday, and he'll be rewarded with a start and leadoff duties in the series finale. The 30-year-old has seen more regular playing time at third with Kris Bryant shifting to the outfield to cover for Ian Happ (ribs). Duffy is slashing .309/.418/.364 through 55 at-bats, so he's making a case for continued playing time even after Happ returns from the injured list.

Muncy went 2-for-4 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored Saturday in the Dodgers' 14-11 win over the Angels.

Muncy has begun to catch fire at the dish over his last five games, going 5-for-18 with three extra-base hits (two home runs, one double), five RBI, four runs and a 3:7 BB:K. Thanks to a magnificent 23.1 percent walk rate, Muncy has been especially valuable in fantasy leagues that swap out batting average (.223 season mark) for on-base percentage (.420).

Segura went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in an 8-7 loss to Atlanta on Saturday.

Segura homered in the first before singling in the fifth and seventh. He was ultimately removed as part of a double switch. He's gone 7-for-9 in two games since returning from injury and his .391 average would lead MLB if he qualified.

Segura went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 12-2 rout of Atlanta.

The veteran infielder had missed the last 15 games with a quad injury, but Segura picked up right where he left off in his return to action as he paced a 16-hit attack by the Phillies. He now sports a .369/.391/.477 slash line through 18 contests on the season with one homer, one steal, seven RBI and nine runs.

Arenado went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in the 5-0 win over the Rockies on Friday.

Arenado doubled off Gomber and scored on a Harrison Bader home run in the second inning in his first game against his former team. The third baseman has 15 hits in his last 11 games and rides a current five-game hitting streak. He is slashing .283/.341/.496 in 138 plate appearances.

Segura (quadriceps) was activated off the 10-day injured list Friday.

Segura missed over two weeks with a strained right quadriceps. He'd gotten off to a hot start prior to the injury, hitting .333/.359/.450 through 17 games. He should return to his regular role at second base, pushing Nick Maton to the bench. Mickey Moniak was optioned in a corresponding move.