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Manager Dave Roberts doesn't expect Turner (groin) to play before Friday's series opener in New York, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The Dodgers' skipper did say Turner is feeling better than he has since leaving Sunday's game, which is encouraging. More details about the third baseman's status and a potential return to the lineup should surface as the week progresses.

Turner (groin) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Manager Dave Roberts speculated Sunday that Turner may miss the beginning of the series in Philadelphia, and that is indeed the case. It's unclear whether the 36-year-old will be available off the bench Tuesday. Chris Taylor starts at third base and bats seventh.

Double-A Springfield placed Baker on the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday.

Springfield is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak among its roster, as six players were placed on the injured list Tuesday. The affiliate hasn't announced whether Baker's placement on the IL is the result of him testing positive for the coronavirus, or if he was merely identified as a close contact of an infected person or persons. Over 78 games with Springfield this season, Baker is slashing .247/.327/.545 with 23 home runs and 60 RBI.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday after the Dodgers' 8-2 win over the Angels that Turner (groin) will be "down for a few days, and then we'll re-evaluate," Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

The Dodgers are off Monday, but Roberts' comments would seem to hint that he isn't banking on Turner returning to the lineup for Tuesday's series opener in Philadelphia, after the third baseman exited early Sunday with left groin discomfort. Turner is still being viewed as day-to-day, so for the time being, Los Angeles is optimistic that he'll avoid the injured list.

Winker went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored Sunday in the Reds' 3-2 win over the Pirates.

The two-bagger was Winker's third in as many days and his 14th in 22 games since the All-Star break, allowing him to match Atlanta's Ozzie Albies for the MLB lead in the category (31). Even in traditional rotisserie leagues where he doesn't gain extra value for doubles, Winker has been a solid four-category producer in the second half with four home runs, 17 RBI, 17 runs and a .341 average. His efforts have helped keep the Reds alive in the National League wild-card race while outfield mate and fellow All-Star Nick Castellanos has missed time with a wrist injury.

Harper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run -- his 20th of the season -- in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Mets.

In the three weeks since the All-Star break, Harper has been one of the top hitters in baseball and may have emerged as a contender for the National League MVP award. Through 23 second-half games, Harper has gone hitless on just four occasions while supplying a monstrous .370/.516/.740 slash line to go with five home runs and five stolen bases. Harper's heroics have been a major reason why the Phillies -- winners of eight straight -- have surged ahead of the slumping Mets for first place in the NL East.

Belt hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat during Sunday's 5-4 win over Milwaukee.

After starting three straight games, Belt was out of the lineup for rest Sunday. He entered as pinch hitter for Jose Alvarez in the seventh inning, and Belt delivered his fourth homer in his last 10 at-bats, which was also a game-tying blast. The 33-year-old recent surge has lifted his slash line to .262/.370/.568 across 216 plate appearances. He's up to 15 homers, 35 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases in 59 games.

Ruf went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Sunday's 5-4 win over Milwaukee.

The 35-year-old put San Francisco ahead with his first-inning solo shot, his 13th homer of the year and his third in his last eight games. Ruf has added 30 RBI, 33 runs scored, nine doubles and a pair of stolen bases while slashing .275/.393/.567 across 206 plate appearances. He's likely to fill a short-side platoon role with Brandon Belt at first base going forward.

Turner exited Sunday's game against the Angels due to left groin discomfort, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Turner appeared to suffer his injury while making a diving play in the top of the second inning, and he was removed in the bottom half of the frame. The 36-year-old is considered day-to-day, and he'll have at least one day to recover since the Dodgers have a scheduled day off Monday.

Turner was removed in the bottom of the second inning of Sunday's game against the Angels with an apparent leg injury, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The Dodgers have yet to provide an update on Turner's condition, but he appeared to hurt himself while making a diving play on a grounder and then throwing out Jose Iglesias for the out in the top half of the second, according to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com. Turner went 0-for-1 with a stolen base and an RBI before Albert Pujols pinch hit for him when his second turn through the order came up in the bottom of the second. Consider Turner day-to-day until manager Dave Roberts offers more information about the third baseman's health.