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Adames is not in the lineup Sunday against the Phillies, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Adames started the past six games but will head to the bench in the season finale with the Rays already having secured the best record in the AL. Joey Wendle moves to shortstop while Mike Brosseau starts at third base.

Fletcher went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Dodgers.

Fletcher is one of the most consistent hitters in the Angels lineup and enters the final day of the regular season on a three-game hitting streak while posting multi-hit efforts in four of his last five contests. The versatile infielder is hitting .356 with a .821 OPS in 13 games this month.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Texas.

Diaz got the start at first base, giving Yuli Gurriel a break from the field. Since returning from a quad injury Sept. 19, Diaz is 3-for-11 with three doubles and two runs scored. With the Astros having clinched a postseason berth, it would not be surprising to see Diaz get another start in Sunday's regular-season finale.

Turner went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during a 5-3 win over the Mets in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader.

The shortstop kicked off a five-run third inning for the Nats by taking Rick Porcello deep. Turner is putting the finishing touches on another impressive campaign, slashing .333/.391/.579 through 58 games with 11 homers, 12 steals, 34 RBI and 44 runs.

Crawford went 5-for-8 with one double, two runs, four RBI and a stolen base during Saturday's doubleheader sweep against the A's.

It was a productive day for the 25-year-old, who has multi-hit performances in four of the past five games. Crawford enters the final game of the season with a .250/.333/.335 slash line, two homers, 32 runs, 23 RBI and six stolen bases in 228 plate appearances.

Berti went 1-for-3 with two runs, one RBI, two walks and one stolen base during Saturday's loss to the Yankees.

Berti has started the past eight games since returning from the injured list last week and is 6-for-21 with one double, two runs, four RBI and eight walks during that stretch. The 30-year-old enters the final game of the regular season with a .256/.385/.350 slash line with nine stolen bases in 145 plate appearances.

Strange-Gordon went 2-for-3 with two RBI, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk in a 12-3 win over the Athletics in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader.

Strange-Gordon got aboard twice in the third inning. The first time, he singled, stole second and scored on a J.P. Crawford double to tie the game at 1-1. Strange-Gordon added a two-run single in his second at-bat of the inning. In the fifth, he walked and scored on a Crawford single. The 32-year-old Strange-Gordon has posted three steals, three RBI and 12 runs scored in 33 games this season in a part-time role.

Swanson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Swanson put the Braves on the board with his fifth-inning homer off Red Sox starter Tanner Houck. The 26-year-old Swanson has racked up three homers, eight RBI and four runs scored in his last five games. He has 10 long balls, five stolen bases, 35 RBI and 49 runs scored through 59 contests this season.

Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a stolen base, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's 8-2 win over Atlanta.

In the second inning, Bogaerts scored Christian Arroyo with a single before coming home himself on a Christian Vazquez grand slam. Bogaerts also drew a walk and stole second in the first inning. The shortstop has a .295/.360/.485 slash line, eight stolen bases, 10 homers, 27 RBI and 35 runs scored through 55 games.

Ahmed isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies.

Ahmed has reached base in each of the last eight games, but he'll get a day off ahead of Sunday's season finale. Ketel Marte will shift to shortstop with Josh VanMeter starting at second base.