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Harris was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

In Harris' most recent stint with the Rangers, he went 1-for-5 with a double over three games. The outfielder has struggled while up with the big-league club this season, posting a .606 OPS with a home run, three doubles, two RBI, a stolen base and a 30.2 percent strikeout rate across 43 plate appearances. His demotion Sunday was the corresponding move to Adolis Garcia (quadriceps) being activated from the injured list.

Lukes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

Since the beginning of September, Lukes has produced a .485 OPS over nine games, and his downturn in productivity could result in him moving into more of a part-time role over the final two weeks of the season. The left-handed-hitting outfielder will be on the bench for the second time in the series, despite the fact that the Orioles are sending a righty (Albert Suarez) to the hill.

Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Hernandez started the previous 14 games, but he'll take a seat Sunday after going 12-for-49 (.245 average) with four doubles and a homer during that span. Liam Hicks is receiving a turn at designated hitter, opening up first base for Eric Wagaman.

Rivera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Rivera started at third base in each of the last three games, but he could fade into more of a part-time role after Tyler O'Neill was reinstated from the injured list Friday. Though O'Neill served as the Orioles' designated hitter in his first two games upon his return, he may see more time in right field moving forward, which would likely result in Jeremiah Jackson poaching starts from Rivera at third base. Since being promoted from Triple-A Norfolk on Aug. 27, Rivera has slashed a weak .265/.265/.286 over 13 games.

The Pirates recalled Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

This will be Sanders' third promotion to the big-league club since early August. In five appearances so far, he's allowed five runs with a 4:4 K:BB over five innings. Sanders' stay in the majors could be short this time around, as he was called up to take the bullpen spot of Yohan Ramirez, who can miss up to three games while on the paternity list.

O'Neill is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

O'Neill will hit the bench for the series finale in Toronto after he went 1-for-7 with a walk and an RBI while serving as Baltimore's designated hitter Friday and Saturday upon his return from the injured list. The 30-year-old is likely to handle a near-everyday role for Baltimore over the final two weeks as he looks to close out on an injury-plagued season on a high note.

Mountcastle is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

It's the second straight game on the bench for Mountcastle, who has gone 2-for-19 with nine strikeouts in his past five contests. Coby Mayo is receiving another start at first base Sunday for Baltimore.

The Pirates placed Ramirez on the paternity list Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Ramirez will be able to take up to three days away from the team to be with his growing family. The right-hander hasn't seen much high-leverage work of late, as his most recent hold came July 26 against Arizona. To fill Ramirez's spot in the bullpen and on the 26-man roster, Pittsburgh recalled righty hurler Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Sosa (groin) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Sosa will sit for a second straight game after exiting Friday's contest due to groin tightness. Bryson Stott will shift to shortstop while Weston Wilson picks up a start at second base in Sunday's series finale.

Baltimore placed Dubin on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right elbow discomfort.

Dubin could technically return for the Orioles' final game of the season Sept. 28, but Baltimore will most likely shut him down for 2025. Since being claimed by the Orioles off waivers from Houston on Aug. 26, Dubin has gotten into seven games, allowing three runs with a 7:3 K:BB over eight innings while picking up two holds. Righty pitcher Carson Ragsdale was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to take Dubin's spot on the active roster.