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Tyler Stephenson C | CIN
Reds' Tyler Stephenson: Idle for regular-season finale
Stephenson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
Stephenson will receive a breather for the regular-season finale after he started behind the plate the last two days. Jose Trevino will handle catching duties Sunday.
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C.J. Kayfus LF | CLE
Guardians' C.J. Kayfus: Sitting for regular-season finale
Kayfus is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Southpaw Patrick Corbin is on the hill for Texas, so Kayfus and fellow left-handed hitters Kyle Manzardo and George Valera will head to the bench. Jhonkensy Noel will fill in at first base for Kayfus.
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George Valera LF | CLE
Guardians' George Valera: Taking seat against lefty
Valera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Southpaw Patrick Corbin is on the hill for Texas, so Valera and fellow left-handed hitters Kyle Manzardo and C.J. Kayfus will head to the bench. Johnathan Rodriguez will receive the start in right field in Valera's stead.
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Kyle Manzardo 1B | CLE
Guardians' Kyle Manzardo: Idle against southpaw
Manzardo is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.
Southpaw Patrick Corbin is on the hill for Texas, so Manzardo and fellow left-handed hitters George Valera and C.J. Kayfus will head to the bench. With Manzardo sitting, Jose Ramirez will get a day off from playing the field and will serve as Cleveland's designated hitter.
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Rowdy Tellez 1B | ATL
Rangers' Rowdy Tellez: Two straight absences to close season
Tellez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
The left-handed-hitting Tellez will remain absent from the starting nine for the second straight day to close out the season while the Guardians send another southpaw (Logan Allen) to the hill. Jake Burger will start at first base in Tellez's place.
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Joc Pederson DH | TEX
Rangers' Joc Pederson: Sitting against southpaw
Pederson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.
The left-handed-hitting Pederson will remain absent from the starting nine for the second straight day to close out the season while the Guardians send another southpaw (Logan Allen) to the hill. Adolis Garcia will serve as Texas' designated hitter in Pederson's stead.
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Nathan Lukes RF | TOR
Blue Jays' Nathan Lukes: Idle against southpaw
Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
With lefty Ian Seymour on the bump for Tampa Bay, Lukes will head to the bench along with fellow lefty-hitting regular Andres Gimenez. Toronto will turn to Myles Straw in left field in Lukes' stead.
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Yandy Diaz DH | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Resting up for finale
Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Diaz will be rested along with fellow veteran Brandon Lowe in the season finale. Jonathan Aranda will serve as the Rays' designated hitter in place of Diaz, who has hit .300 with 25 home runs, three steals, 83 RBI and 79 runs in 150 games.
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Brandon Lowe 2B | PIT
Rays' Brandon Lowe: Idle Sunday
Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Tristan Gray will start at second base in place of Lowe in the season finale. Unless he's used off the bench, Lowe will finish the campaign with a .256 batting average, 31 home runs, three stolen bases, 83 RBI and 79 runs.
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Chandler Simpson LF | TB
Rays' Chandler Simpson: Idle Sunday
Simpson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Unless he's used off the bench Sunday, Simpson will conclude his rookie season with a .295 batting average to go with 44 stolen bases, 53 runs and 26 RBI in 109 games. Jake Mangum will enter the lineup in center field.