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McCutchen is not in the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta.

McCutchen has struggled out of the gate this season, hitting .133/.206/.167 through nine games. He sits for the second time in the last three games, though his previous time on the bench came in game one of a doubleheader Sunday. Jay Bruce moves to left field in his absence, with Phil Gosselin serving as the designated hitter and occupying McCutchen's usual leadoff role.

Winker went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers.

Batting fifth as the DH, Winker drove in two runs on a single in the first inning and followed up with his first long ball in the fourth. Winker started against opposing lefties Eric Lauer and Brett Anderson on Friday and Saturday, something he did on only seven occasions last season. He's one of the few Reds batting above .240 and should at least remain a fixture against right-handed pitching.

Blackmon went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 5-3 loss to Seattle.

Blackmon continues to swing a red-hot bat, collecting his fourth straight multi-hit performance and ninth in 15 games this season. His slash line is up to .458/.492/.695, while he has 18 RBI and 13 runs scored.

McCutchen is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves.

McCutchen unsurprisingly won't start both ends of the doubleheader, and he'll take a seat for the matinee. Adam Haseley, Roman Quinn and Bryce Harper will start from left to right in the outfield for Game 1.

Turner went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's loss against the Giants.

Turner went yard for the first time this season and is now riding a three-game hitting streak. The slugging third baseman is hitting .333 with two extra-base hits and four RBI during that stretch.

Blackmon went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI, one run scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Mariners.

Blackmon was one of three Colorado players to record three hits in this game, and he has been one of the hottest bats in the league. The outfielder is riding a 12-game hitting streak while slashing an impressive .500/.521/.750 with three homers, 15 RBI and 10 runs scored during that stretch. He is bound to come back to earth at some point, but the veteran is showing that he's still a must-start player across all formats.

Dickerson will sit against lefty Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers on Saturday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dickerson hasn't started against any of the seven lefties the Giants have faced this season, so it's no surprise to see him sit against one of the best southpaws in the league. Hunter Pence and Austin Slater start in the outfield corners Saturday.

Belt will sit Saturday against southpaw Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Belt has started against just one of the seven lefties the Giants have faced this season. Wilmer Flores will start at first base in his absence.

Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored during Friday's win over the Mariners.

Blackmon extended Colorado's lead in the eighth inning with a leadoff homer against Yohan Ramirez. The long ball was the third of the year and second in as many nights for the 34-year-old, who has now extended his hitting streak to 11. On the season, Blackmon leads the Rockies in batting average (.423), on-base percentage (.446), hits (22) and RBI (15).

Dickerson is not in the lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Dickerson has started against every righty the Giants have faced this season but has yet to be in the lineup against a lefty. That tradition will continue against Julio Urias on Friday, with Darin Ruf and Austin Slater handling the outfield corners.