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Rooker is hitting just .213 with a .790 OPS and four home runs in 18 games at Triple-A St. Paul.

Rooker looked in position to be the Opening Day left fielder for the Twins early in spring training, but he didn't have an overly impressive spring training and was bypassed by Kyle Garlick. With top prospects Alex Kirilloff and Trevor Larnach called up to the majors amid several injuries in the Twins outfield, it looks like Rooker may have missed his window to get regular playing time in the majors. A slow start to the season at Triple-A won't help his case.

Dickerson is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Dickerson finds himself on the bench for the second straight game with another left-hander in Clayton Kershaw starting for Los Angeles. Austin Slater will work in left field Sunday for San Francisco.

Turner is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Turner started the past 10 games and will receive a breather for Sunday's series finale. Zach McKinstry will start at the hot corner for the Dodgers.

Soler (groin) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Twins.

Soler exited Saturday's contest with right groin discomfort and will be sidelined for at least one game. Hunter Dozier will serve as the designated hitter while Edward Olivares starts in right field Sunday.

Alvarez (wrist) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

It will be the fourth straight absence for the 23-year-old since being scratched with soreness in his right wrist Wednesday. Manager Dusty Baker previously indicated he hopes Alvarez can rejoin the lineup early in the week, but he could be headed to the injured list if he doesn't progress as expected over the next couple days.

Martinez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Marlins after fouling a ball off his left foot during Saturday's contest, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

The veteran slugger went 2-for-4 with two doubles Saturday and never exited the contest, but he'll receive the day off Sunday while receiving treatment for his foot. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury, so perhaps Martinez will be ready to go for Monday's series opener at Houston.

Martinez is not in the lineup Sunday against the Marlins, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Martinez started the past four contests and will take a seat Sunday after going 5-for-15 with three doubles, two RBI and a run during that stretch. Marwin Gonzalez, Danny Santana and Hunter Renfroe will start from left to right in the outfield while Alex Verdugo serves as the designated hitter in the series finale.

Ozuna (fingers) was arrested on charges of aggravated assault strangulation and misdemeanor battery/family violence Saturday in Georgia, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The league office is expected to open an investigation following the arrest, which could result in a suspension under MLB's domestic violence policy. Ozuna is already sidelined for at least the next six weeks after fracturing the ring and middle fingers on his left hand Tuesday.

Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a run scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-0 win over the A's.

The Angels did all their scoring in the top of the fifth inning, with Ohtani's two-run single being the biggest blow. The 26-year-old is hitting .269 on the season with a .940 OPS, along with 15 homers, seven steals, 35 runs and 40 RBI.

Dickerson isn't starting Saturday's game against the Dodgers, Mark W. Sanchez of KNBR 680 San Francisco reports.

Dickerson had started each of the last four games but will retreat to the bench with left-hander Julio Urias starting for the Dodgers on Saturday. Austin Slater will start in left field and lead off.