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Muncy (elbow) is unlikely to be ready to return to action during the NLCS, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

This doesn't come as a significant surprise since Muncy had yet to take part in any baseball activities as of Tuesday. While manager Dave Roberts said he's holding out hope the 31-year-old could be ready soon, Cody Bellinger, Albert Pujols and Matt Beaty appear to be in line to handle the bulk of the duties at first base during the NLCS.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Muncy hasn't taken part in any baseball activities since suffering the elbow injury, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Roberts wouldn't officially rule out the first baseman for the NLCS should the Dodgers advance, but given that series would begin Saturday, it's safe to say Muncy won't be taking the field for that matchup. Cody Bellinger, Albert Pujols and Matt Beaty should continue filling in at first base for Los Angeles.

Escobar is not in the lineup for Game 4 of the NLDS on Tuesday against Atlanta.

His defensive versatility makes Escobar a prime candidate to be the first player to enter the game off the bench for Milwaukee. Luis Urias will start at third base while Rowdy Tellez starts at first base.

Escobar is out of the lineup Monday for Game 3 of Milwaukee's NLDS matchup with Atlanta, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

He'll cede his spot at third base to Luis Urias, whom manager Craig Counsell mentioned is swinging the bat well of late while displaying improved range in the field, per McCalvy. Escobar, meanwhile, has gone 1-for-7 with four strikeouts through the first two contests of the series, a disappointing development for the Brewers after the veteran closed the regular season with doubles in each of his final four games.

Riley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory over the Brewers in Game 2 of the NLDS.

The 24-year-old took Brandon Woodruff deep in the sixth inning to expand the Braves' lead to 3-0. The homer was his first of the postseason after he posted a career-high 33 long balls in the regular season. Riley is off to a hot start in the series, going 3-for-8 in the two contests.

Devers went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer, two runs, two walks and a strikeout in Friday's 14-6 win over the Rays in Game 2 of the ALDS.

The Red Sox set a postseason franchise record with five home runs in Friday's matchup, and Devers provided the team with some insurance with his homer in the top of the eighth inning. Across the first three playoff games of the year, the 24-year-old has gone 2-for-10 with a homer, three runs, two RBI and two walks.

Devers (forearm) is starting Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rays on Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Devers has been playing through right forearm discomfort recently, but he'll remain in the lineup for a second straight contest to begin the ALDS. He went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in Thursday's loss.

Maggi was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Maggi had a brief stint on the Twins' roster in mid-September but didn't make his big-league debut. The 32-year-old spent the rest of the year with St. Paul and hit .252/.354/.456 with 16 homers, 50 RBI, 59 runs and 12 stolen bases in 95 games.

Devers is playing through right forearm discomfort, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Devers was visibly uncomfortable while whiffing at fastballs in Game 1 against Tampa Bay, fueling speculation about an injury. The issue seems unlikely to keep him out of the lineup for however long Boston remains in the postseason, but it could certainly hurt his production at the plate.

Vargas was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Thursday.

Vargas spent time with the Diamondbacks, Cubs and Pirates during the 2021 campaign and hit .156 with four extra-base hits, seven runs, seven RBI and a stolen base in 34 appearances. The 30-year-old will lose his spot on the 40-man roster, and whether he remains in the organization next year remains to be seen.