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Busch is absent from the Cubs' lineup against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Busch will ride the bench for Sunday's rubber match with St. Louis despite recording at least one hit in seven of his last eight games. Pedro Ramirez will man first base and bat sixth for the Cubs.

Clarke (hamstring) could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas as soon as Tuesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Clarke has been shelved since April 22, first due to a bone bruise in his right foot, then due to a strained left hamstring that he sustained during a rehab game in late May. With the center fielder wrapping up his running progression at the Athletics' training complex in Arizona, he's nearing a return to game action. The Athletics are likely to give Clarke an extended rehab assignment to get back in a rhythm, putting his potential return to the big-league club around the end of August or beginning of September.

Yelich is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

After drawing a start against southpaw Justin Wrobleski in Saturday's 4-1 win, the left-handed-hitting Yelich will move to the bench for the series finale while the Dodgers send another lefty (Tarik Skubal) to the hill. William Contreras will replace Yelich as the Brewers' designated hitter.

Turang (knee) is out of the lineup for Sunday's matinee with the Dodgers.

Turang will be left on the bench for a fourth consecutive game Sunday as he continues to deal with discomfort in his left knee. Per MLB.com, Turang was able to take part in an on-field workout prior to Saturday's 4-1 win and was available off the bench, so the Brewers are seemingly hopeful that he'll be feeling well enough to re-enter the lineup for Tuesday's series opener versus the Mariners.

Martinez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Martinez's playing time appeared to be trending up after he produced five extra-base knocks during an eight-game hitting streak that ran from Aug. 4 through Thursday, but he now finds himself on the bench for the third time in four contests. With Martinez taking a seat, the Guardians will roll out a starting outfield of Jo Adell, Steven Kwan and Chase DeLauter from left to right.

Tovar is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Tovar has shown improved form in August with a .333/.375/.472 slash line over 12 games, but the Rockies continue to build in regular days off for him while he's struggled overall this season with a career-low .588 OPS. He'll sit for the fourth time this month, clearing the way for Cole Carrigg to pick up a start at shortstop.

Genao is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

For just the second time since being promoted from Triple-A Columbus on Aug. 5, Genao will hit the bench. Rhys Hoskins will enter the starting nine as a replacement for Genao, who has produced a .294/.368/.412 slash line with one home run, one stolen base, three RBI and seven runs through his first 10 big-league games.

Bailey is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Bailey will rest up after he started behind the dish the previous two days. Austin Hedges will handle catching duties in the series finale.

Pederson is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Athletics.

With southpaw Jacob Lopez slotted as the opposing pitcher for the Athletics, the left-handed-hitting Pederson will ride the bench for Sunday's affair. Austin Wynns will slot in as the designated hitter and bat eighth for Texas.

The Cubs announced that Peterson will be moved to the bullpen after Edward Cabrera (hamstring) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Rather than shifting to a six-man rotation, manager Craig Counsell will send Peterson to the bullpen to provide the club with a multi-inning arm to replace Javier Assad, who was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Sunday. After a disastrous run with the Mets to begin the season, Peterson had pitched more credibly since being acquired by the Cubs in late June. Over eight starts with Chicago, Peterson has gone 4-1 with a 4.19 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 31:16 K:BB across 43 innings.