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Turner went 2-for-5 with a grand slam, seven RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Sunday's 15-5 win over the Mets.

Turner's big day Sunday added an exclamation mark to his terrific 2020 campaign. His third-inning grand slam was his 12th long ball of the season and he later pushed his RBI total to 41 with a two-run single and an RBI walk. The star shortstop finished with a .335/.394/.588 slash line and 31 extra-base hits.

Mondesi went 3-for-4 with a home run, one double and two RBI in Sunday's win against the Tigers.

Mondesi was on a tear to close out the season as he recorded multi-hit performances in each of the last five games. He came within a triple of hitting for the cycle in the regular-season finale as he helped power the Royals to a 3-1 win. The 25-year-old finished the 2020 campaign with a .256 batting average, six home runs, 22 RBI and 24 stolen bases.

Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas had started each of the previous six games, so he'll be getting a routine breather in the regular-season finale. Jazz Chisholm steps in for Rojas at shortstop.

The Cubs added Baez to the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. He'll serve as the team's designated hitter and bat fifth.

Baez was initially in line to receive the regular-season finale off, but manager David Ross ultimately changed his mind, deciding that he wanted to have the 27-year-old get some extra at-bats in prior to the playoffs. Willson Contreras will bow out of the lineup to make room for Baez.

Baez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Chicago clinched the division Saturday and cannot improve its seeding with a win Sunday, so a number of regulars are getting the day off. Baez sits tied with Nicky Lopez for the second-worst wRC+ among all qualified hitters in baseball.

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.