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The Cincinnati Reds officially activated Rhett Lowder from the 15-day injured list on Sunday following his recovery from a shoulder issue. The right-handed pitcher is scheduled to take the mound for the Reds in Sunday's matchup against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, with first pitch set for 1:15pm central time. His return provides a significant boost to the pitching staff as the team aims to reach the .500 mark.
Max Scherzer, currently dealing with a forearm issue, successfully completed a bullpen session on Sunday. He expressed confidence in his ability to make his next scheduled start against the Philadelphia Phillies this coming Wednesday. His progress is a positive sign for the Blue Jays' rotation.
Cole Young is in the starting lineup for the Seattle Mariners, playing second base and batting leadoff in today's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Kerry Carpenter is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers, playing right field in today's game against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park.
RHP Jack Flaherty (1-7, 5.31 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Detroit Tigers in today's 1:40 p.m. game against the Seattle Mariners. The Tigers hold a 26-39 record heading into the matchup at Comerica Park.
Gleyber Torres is listed in the starting lineup for the Seattle Mariners in today's game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Mariners enter the matchup with a 34-31 record.
Josh Naylor was highlighted in the Sunday edition of league-wide news links. He is included in the daily update regarding player movements and team-related news for the Seattle Mariners. Additionally, Naylor is confirmed in the starting lineup for the Mariners in today's game against the Detroit Tigers, batting in the middle of the order.
Andy Pages is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup against the Angels on Sunday. This follows his inclusion in a recent team update that highlighted the Dodgers' strong week, driven largely by the dominant performance of their starting pitching rotation. Pages remains a key part of the roster as the team continues its current stretch of success.
Jake Bauers is not in the Milwaukee Brewers' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He is being held out as the team faces a left-handed starting pitcher.
Will Smith is absent from the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup against the Angels on Sunday due to an undisclosed issue. While recent reports have focused on the dominant performance of the Dodgers' starting pitching rotation, Smith remains a vital component of the team. His status will be monitored as the Dodgers look to continue their strong stretch of play.
Mookie Betts is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Christian Yelich is not in the starting lineup for the Milwaukee Brewers in their Sunday matchup against the Colorado Rockies.
Mason Montgomery is scheduled to serve as the opener for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their Sunday series finale against the Atlanta Braves. He will be followed by Bubba Chandler, who is expected to handle the bulk of the pitching duties as the Pirates attempt to avoid a series sweep. The matchup is part of the Sunday series finale against Bryce Elder and the Braves.
Bryce Elder is slated to take the mound for the Atlanta Braves in the Sunday series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. With the Braves holding a 2-0 series lead after back-to-back 6-3 wins, Elder is tasked with securing the sweep and helping the team finish the week with a 5-2 record. The matchup highlights Atlanta's push to maintain their recent winning form.
Salvador Perez is out of the Kansas City Royals' starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. He is currently nursing a right thumb injury, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. This follows a previous report noting that Perez was receiving a routine rest day, but the injury designation is the primary factor for his absence from the lineup today.
Oneil Cruz is not included in the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Braves. No further details regarding his status were provided in the report.
Questions surround rookie pitcher Andrew Painter as the Philadelphia Phillies decide to keep him in the rotation despite a difficult start to the 2026 season. Painter has struggled to a 6.21 ERA across his first 11 starts. The team's decision reflects their ongoing confidence in the young arm's development at the major league level despite the poor statistical performance.
Brandon Lowe is not in the starting lineup for the Pittsburgh Pirates' Sunday game against the Atlanta Braves. Lowe is currently dealing with a knee issue following a scare during Saturday's action.
Bo Bichette is highlighted as a top player prop option for Sunday, June 7, in league-wide betting analysis.
Shohei Ohtani is highlighted as a top player prop option for Sunday, June 7, in league-wide betting analysis.
