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  • Playing time trending up
    Merrifield will start in left field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

    Advice: Merrifield will get his third start in four games and should be in store for an uptick in playing time in the short term after the Phillies recently placed both Bryce Harper (hamstring) and Kyle Schwarber (groin) on the injured list. Through 16 games in June while seeing mostly sporadic at-bats, Merrifield has slashed .216/.293/.297 with one home run and one stolen base. Rotowire.com Today, 10:32 am
  • Nabs sixth steal
    Fitzgerald recorded a stolen base as a pinch runner in Saturday's 14-7 extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.

    Advice: Fitzgerald joined the Giants as extra infield depth when Thairo Estrada (wrist) went on the injured list Friday. It's likely Fitzgerald will mostly provide speed and defensive versatility off the bench, though he should be in line for some starts versus southpaws. He's in the lineup versus lefty James Paxton on Sunday, starting at second base over Brett Wisely. Fitzgerald is slashing .273/.333/.409 with six steals and six extra-base hits across 72 plate appearances this year. Rotowire.com Today, 10:22 am
  • Heading to bench Sunday
    Taylor is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

    Advice: In the wake of Starling Marte's (knee) move to the injured list, Taylor had settled into a regular role in right field. Taylor started each of the last four games, going 3-for-14 with two home runs, two walks, five RBI and an additional two runs. He'll cede his spot in the outfield to DJ Stewart in the series finale. Rotowire.com Today, 10:21 am
  • On bench again Sunday
    Rosario is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Advice: Rosario has a .450 OPS through 19 games in June and will sit Sunday for the second consecutive day. The 32-year-old's roster spot could be in jeopardy with top prospect James Wood set to be called up for his MLB debut Monday. Rotowire.com Today, 10:16 am
  • Heading to bench Sunday
    Senzel is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Advice: Senzel started the previous nine games but will receive Sunday off after he batted .176 with a 29.4 percent strikeout rate during that stretch. Ildemaro Vargas will take over at the hot corner and bat seventh. Rotowire.com Today, 10:13 am
  • Sitting again Sunday
    McCormick is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: McCormick will sit Sunday for the second straight game and has gone 1-for-11 over his past five contests. Trey Cabbage will start in right field and bat ninth in the series finale at New York. Rotowire.com Today, 10:01 am
  • Out of Sunday's lineup
    Loperfido is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Loperfido started six straight games before taking a seat for Saturday's contest, and he finds himself on the bench again Sunday. He collected three hits in his first game back from the injured list June 21 but has gone 1-for-15 in the ensuing five contests. Mauricio Dubon will take over in left field as Jon Singleton receives a start at first base. Rotowire.com Today, 9:57 am
  • Not in Sunday's lineup
    Bader is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

    Advice: Bader started the previous five games and will take a seat Sunday after going 6-for-20 with three doubles, two homers and two steals during that span. Brandon Nimmo will move to center field while Ben Gamel starts in left for the series finale versus Houston. Rotowire.com Today, 9:27 am
  • Pushed off 40-man roster
    The Mets designated Ellis for assignment Sunday.

    Advice: The Mets claimed Ellis off waivers from the White Sox on June 21, but he never made any appearances for the big club during his brief time on the 40-man roster. If Ellis goes unclaimed upon being exposed to waivers once again in the coming days, he'll stay in the organization and should continue to play on a near-everyday basis at Double-A Binghamton. Rotowire.com Today, 8:41 am