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Harper is in the lineup, playing right field and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Mets, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

As expected, Harper is not missing any time after suffering several nicks in Monday's game including being hit by a foul ball and falling at first base. After homering nine times in the Nats' first 18 games this season, the 23-year-old has cooled off, batting .231 and going yard only six times over 56 games since then.

Harper (leg) is out of the lineup Tuesday, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

Harper, who suffered several nicks Monday including being hit by a foul ball and falling at first base, will get a day off Tuesday to return to full strength. He was initially not expected to miss Tuesday's start so it appears that the move is purely precautionary. The 23-year-old is slashing .256/.356/.359 over his last 10 games.

Ozuna (wrist) is back in the lineup Tuesday, batting cleanup and starting in center field against the Tigers.

After missing the last two games of the Marlins' series against the Cubs due to a sore wrist, the talented Ozuna will draw back into the lineup Tuesday. It's a good sign for Ozuna that he's not only in the lineup, but he's also playing center field when manager Don Mattingly could have used him in the DH spot in an American League park.

Vogelbach went 5-for-7 with a home run and four RBI in a doubleheader for Triple-A Iowa on Monday.

Vogelbach homered for the third straight day and continued his terrific month. He's slashing .321/.429/.679 with seven home runs in 81 at-bats in June. While there isn't a spot for him on the Cubs as long as Anthony Rizzo is playing every day, his bat appears to be ready.

Harper is not expected to sit out Tuesday after exiting Monday's game against the Mets with a minor leg injury, Chase Hughes of CSN reports.

Harper took a foul ball off one of his legs and also fell at first base, and with the game all but in hand by the sixth inning, manager Dusty Baker erred on the side of caution and took his star outfielder out of harm's way before the game was officially over. The 23-year-old still managed to go 2-for-3 with an RBI before his premature exit Monday.

McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers.

McCutchen's double was an integral part of a four-run first inning off starter Scott Kazmir, but he and the rest of the Pirates offense failed to generate much in the rest of the contest. The five-time All Star is having a subpar season by his lofty standards, but is starting to heat up a bit with a pair of multi-hit efforts in his last last three games after logging just one in his previous 16.

Turner left the game Monday after his hamstring cramped up in a ninth inning at-bat, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

It has been reported that manager Dave Roberts took Turner out of the game simply as a precaution and that the injury is not considered serious. He should still be considered day-to-day until more information is released.

Turner left Monday's game with a foot injury, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Turner fouled a ball off his foot in the ninth inning and exited the game when the Dodgers took the field in the bottom half of the inning. He will likely be evaluated soon and more information regarding the injury should be released shortly.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA reports.

As has typically been the case this season, Pederson will be held out with a left-hander -- this time, Francisco Liriano -- on the mound for the opponent. Trayce Thompson will get the start in center field in Pederson's place.

Ozuna (wrist) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

Ozuna was held out of action for Saturday's matchup due to what was later revealed as wrist soreness, and that ailment will force another absence Sunday. With a team day off on tap for Monday, the Marlins are likely being overly cautious with their center fielder in an effort to get him healthy before next week's two-game series in Detroit. With Ozuna on the shelf, Ichiro Suzuki will get his second straight start in center field.