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Morel went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 11-8 win over the Giants.

Morel entered the game as a pinch hitter in the third inning and made his mark in the seventh, hitting his 20th home run of the season with two runners on as the Cubs rallied for six runs in the frame. The 24-year-old has been out of the starting lineup the past three days, so he may have lost his grip on an everyday role, though he can still do some damage off the bench. Of course, fantasy managers would rather see Morel starting.

Choi (ribs) is beginning a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A El Paso.

Choi will serve as El Paso's designated hitter and bat third in his rehab debut against the Triple-A affiliate of the Rangers. Out since Aug. 14 due to a left rib strain, Choi could potentially return to the Padres sometime this weekend if all goes well on the farm.

Morel remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Giants.

There's no word of any injury, but this is Morel's third straight absence from the Cubs' starting lineup. It could be all performance-related, as the versatile 24-year-old has slumped to a .127/.215/.239 batting line over his last 79 plate appearances dating back to Aug. 3.

Vogelbach is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game at Washington, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Vogelbach started the past four games but will head to the bench Tuesday with lefty Patrick Corbin on the mound for the Nationals. Mark Vientos (foot) will bat fifth as the Mets' designated hitter in Vogelbach's place.

McCutchen (Achilles) is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Brewers.

McCutchen made an early exit from Monday's series opener against Milwaukee due to tightness in his left Achilles tendon and is considered day-to-day. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the Pirates' designated hitter Tuesday as Josh Palacios, Jack Suwinski and Miguel Andujar start across the outfield.

Martini is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Hunter Renfroe will enter the lineup in the corner outfield as a replacement for Martini, who had started in all but three of the Reds' past 14 games. All three of his absences had come when the Reds faced left-handed pitchers, but the lefty-hitting Martini will sit against right-hander Bryce Miller on Tuesday. Martini's move to the bench comes amid a 4-for-27 slide at the plate over his last nine games.

Soler (hip) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Soler will serve as the Marlins' designated hitter and bat second after missing nearly a full week of action due to tightness in his right hip. The 31-year-old slugger boasts an .843 OPS with 35 home runs and 71 RBI through 125 games this season.

McCutchen was removed from Monday's game against the Brewers due to left Achilles tendon tightness.

The team notes that McCutchen was removed simply as a precaution, so he'll be considered day-to-day moving forward. Miguel Andujar was called upon to pinch hit with McCutchen exiting early.

Winker (back) hurt his right quad during his rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville and has been moved back to the 10-day injured list from his rehab assignment, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Winker hit .333 with a .480 OBP and zero home runs in 39 at-bats during his rehab assignment. It's unclear how serious this latest quad injury is, but Winker, who had been rehabbing back spasms, should be considered out indefinitely.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

He'll take a seat with the Cubbies sending left-hander Justin Steele to the hill. Mitch Haniger will be in left field.