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  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Cranks 16th homer

    Turner went 1-for-3 two-run home run, two runs and a pair of walks in the Dodgers' 9-4 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.

    The veteran checked in with his 16th long ball of the season with a two-run shot off Chad Bettis in the fourth inning. Turner is turning in another solid season at the dish in 2019, as he's now slashing .288/.373/.480 across 403 plate appearances.

  • Marcell Ozuna DH | PIT

    Cardinals' Marcell Ozuna: Singles in first rehab game

    Ozuna (finger) went 1-for-3 with an RBI single in Triple-A Memphis' win over Albuquerque on Tuesday.

    Ozuna started in left field and played five innings before being replaced by pinch runner Randy Arozarena in the home half of the frame. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports that Ozuna is slated to play another five innings in the field Wednesday and remains hopeful of being activated as early as this weekend's series against the Athletics.

  • Byron Buxton CF | MIN

    Twins' Byron Buxton: Pops 10th homer

    Buxton went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Marlins.

    His third-inning blast off Zac Gallen opened the scoring on the night. Buxton has now gone 7-for-17 (.412) in five games since rejoining the Twins lineup, boosting his slash line on the year to .260/.313/.511 through 80 contests with 10 homers and 13 steals.

  • Franmil Reyes DH | WAS

    Indians' Franmil Reyes: Acquired by Cleveland

    Reyes and Logan Allen were traded to the Indians from the Padres on Tuesday in a three-way trade that sends Trevor Bauer to the Reds, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

    Reyes was rumored to be receiving interest from the Rays on the trade market, but he'll instead be joining the Indians in the blockbuster deal. The 24-year-old has a .253/.312/.535 slash line with 27 home runs this season and will join a revamped outfield that also includes the likes of Yasiel Puig, who was acquired from the Reds. Minor-league outfielder Taylor Trammell joins San Diego in what is currently known as a three-team, five-player trade.

  • Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton: Still no progress

    Stanton (knee) is still yet to resume baseball activities, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

    Stanton has been out for over a month with a right knee injury. A variety of injuries have limited him to just nine games all season. His return timeline remains unclear.

  • Brandon Belt DH | TOR

    Giants' Brandon Belt: Receives night off

    Belt isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Belt will unsurprisingly head to the bench with a lefty scheduled to take the mound Tuesday night. Tyler Austin gets the nod at first base and will bat seventh as a result.

  • Alex Dickerson DH | ATL

    Giants' Alex Dickerson: Benched against southpaw

    Dickerson will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

    Dickerson will take a seat with a lefty slated to toss for Chicago in the series opener. As a result, Mike Yastrzemski is set to man left field, allowing Austin Slater to draw the start in right.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Sitting vs. southpaw

    Pederson will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against Colorado.

    Pederson will retreat to the bench with a southpaw scheduled to pitch Tuesday night for the Rockies. Tyler White draws the start at first base and is batting fifth in Pederson's stead.

  • Rockies' Charlie Blackmon: Not starting Tuesday

    Blackmon (back) isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

    Blackmon has missed the last two contests due to back spasms, though he'll test his back prior to Tuesday's contest by taking part in batting practice, per Thomas Harding of MLB.com. If he resonds well to BP, he may be available to hit off the bench. Raimel Tapia will man right field and bat seventh with Blackmon out of the mix.

  • Matt Carpenter DH | STL

    Cardinals' Matt Carpenter: To remain with Memphis

    Carpenter (foot) will continue his rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis throughout the week, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    Carpenter has been on the 10-day injured list since July 16 due to a right foot contusion, and he's not yet ready to return to the big leagues. He's struggled to find his stroke while with Memphis, as he's 0-for-16 with three walks over five contests. The Cardinals have yet to disclose a firm timetable for his return.

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