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  • Padres' Fernando Tatis: Absent from lineup for finale

    Tatis is not in the lineup for Sunday's tilt versus the Diamondbacks.

    It's the first day off since Aug. 12 for Tatis, who has been scorching-hot to close out the regular season in slashing .337/.413/.652 with eight home runs in September. Dustin Harris will play right field, and Jake Cronenworth will cover second base for the Padres in Sunday's finale.

  • Luis Lara RF | MIL

    Brewers' Luis Lara: Exiting starting nine

    Lara is not in the lineup for Sunday's contest versus the Cardinals.

    Lara will begin Sunday's festivities on the bench while Sal Frelick plays right field for the Brewers. The rookie outfielder has struggled down the stretch for Milwaukee, slashing only .188/.243/.203 in September.

  • Brewers' William Contreras: Getting breather Sunday

    Contreras is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.

    Contreras will be given an extra day of rest before the Brewers open up NLDS play next weekend. Gary Sanchez will do the catching in Sunday's regular-season finale.

  • Joseph Ortiz SS | MIL

    Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Sitting out Sunday

    Ortiz (knee) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

    Ortiz is banged up, primarily nursing a knee injury in addition to abdominal and groin issues. He'll sit out Sunday's finale in hopes that he'll be as close to 100 percent as possible for the NLDS. David Hamilton will handle third base for the Brewers on Sunday.

  • Jose Urquidy RP | PHI

    Phillies' Jose Urquidy: DFA'd by Philadelphia

    The Phillies designated Urquidy for assignment Sunday.

    Urquidy made one appearance during his brief time in Philadelphia, allowing three runs over 2.2 innings in Saturday's loss to the Rays. He's clearing off the active roster to make room for the return of Jesus Luzardo (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list.

  • Jesus Luzardo SP | PHI

    Phillies' Jesus Luzardo: Activated ahead of finale

    The Phillies activated Luzardo (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

    Luzardo will be available out of the bullpen for Sunday's game against the Rays as the Phillies look to punch their ticket to the postseason. The left-hander has been shelved since mid-September with shoulder inflammation, but he showed enough progress in recent days to convince the Phillies he could be available for a relief outing, if needed.

  • TJ Rumfield 1B | COL

    Rockies' TJ Rumfield: Finishes with .300 average

    Rumfield is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

    The Rockies will hold him out of the regular-season finale so that he can finish with an even .300 batting average. Rumfield slashed .300/.390/.453 with 16 home runs and 73 RBI over 155 contests during his terrific rookie campaign. Troy Johnston will handle first base for Colorado on Sunday.

  • Bryan Torres LF | STL

    Cardinals' Bryan Torres: Not starting Sunday

    Torres is absent from the lineup for Sunday's contest in Milwaukee.

    Torres started in left field five of the previous six times the Cardinals have faced a righty, but he'll begin Sunday's finale on the bench. Jose Fermin will patrol left field for St. Louis.

  • Alec Burleson 1B | STL

    Cardinals' Alec Burleson: Sitting for Game 162

    Burleson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

    Major League Baseball's RBI leader with 116, Burleson will give way to Leo Bernal at first base against Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski to close the campaign. Burleson turned out to be a tremendous draft-day value in 2026, though his days of flying under the radar are likely over.

  • JJ Wetherholt 2B | STL

    Cardinals' JJ Wetherholt: Taking seat for finale

    Wetherholt is not in the lineup for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.

    Wetherholt will grab a seat for Sunday's regular-season finale while Cesar Prieto covers second base. Assuming he does not appear off the bench Sunday, Wetherholt will finish his rookie season with a .242/.339/.365 batting line, 17 home runs, 14 stolen bases and a 64:104 BB:K.

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