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Swanson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

The veteran shortstop started the first two games of the series after being reinstated from the injured list Friday, so this is likely just a rest day for him after he went 3-for-7 with a solo homer in those contests. Nico Hoerner is taking Swanson's place at shortstop, which opens up the keystone for Pedro Ramirez.

Tucker (knee/shin) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Giants, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports.

After fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, Tucker will sit out Sunday's series finale. Teoscar Hernandez will shift over to right field and bat third for the Dodgers.

Lee went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Dodgers.

Lee singled in the third inning and hit an RBI double in the fifth, tying the game at 4-4. He recorded his second multi-hit effort in September, batting .177 on the month with eight RBI, four runs scored and a home run in 65 plate appearances. On the year, the 28-year-old is slashing .276/.318/.404 with 65 runs scored, 57 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 10 long balls across 576 plate appearances.

Hence recently underwent surgery on his right arm, Redbird Farmhands reports.

Hence revealed the news on his personal Instagram page but didn't provide any details regarding the procedure or how long he will need to rehab. The former top prospect was removed from the Cardinals' 40-man roster in August, but he cleared waivers and remains in the organization. Hence has had a terrible time staying healthy, and his stuff and results really backed up in 2026 as a result, leading to a 6.64 ERA and 1.84 WHIP through 20.1 innings with Triple-A Memphis.

Riley is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Astros.

Riley will ride the pine after striking out eight times over his last four games. Mauricio Dubon will man the hot corner and bat fifth for Atlanta during Sunday's series finale against Houston.

Winn is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Washington.

Winn will ride the pine for Sunday's series finale after going a combined 1-for-7 through the first two games against the Nationals. Thomas Saggese will play shortstop and bat sixth for the Cardinals.

Cincinnati designated Friedl for assignment Sunday.

After being sent down to Louisville on Saturday, the Reds have jettisoned Friedl. In 91 games with the Reds this season, the 30-year-old slashed just .172/.255/.255 with four homers and 13 RBI in 272 plate appearances. Cincinnati selected the contract of Carson Spiers to take over Friedl's spot on the active and 40-man rosters.

The Reds placed Burns on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right groin strain.

The right-hander's workload has been limited during the final weeks of his rookie campaign, and he'll be shut down a bit early due to a groin injury. Burns elected not to pitch in the All-Star Game in July due to a similar injury, but there's no indication this is a serious concern. It was a strong debut season for the 23-year-old, who went 15-3 in 2026 with a 2.86 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 185:56 K:BB across 154.1 innings.

Cincinnati promoted Spiers from Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Spiers will make his 2026 season debut when he is called on to pitch. In four games with Louisville this season, the 28-year-old owns a 3.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB over 20.1 innings. The Reds designated TJ Friedl for assignment in order to make room for Spiers.

Morillo (5-4) earned the win after walking one and striking out one over 1.1 hitless innings in Saturday's 5-3 victory over the Yankees.

Morillo entered with two outs in the eighth and kept the game tied at 3-3 through the top of the ninth, becoming the pitcher of record thanks to Pavin Smith's two-run, walk-off homer in the bottom of the frame. Morillo has pitched well since the All-Star break, giving up just three earned runs across 24.1 innings in 25 outings for an elite 1.11 ERA and 0.99 WHIP.