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Lars Nootbaar - Benched against rightyNootbaar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

ImpactThe lefty-hitting Nootbaar will have a clearer path to playing time in the outfield with all of Tyler O'Neill (hamstring), Harrison Bader (foot) and Corey Dickerson (calf) on the shelf, but he won't necessarily be a mainstay in the lineup, even versus right-handed pitching. Conner Capel will replace Nootbaar in the outfield Sunday with right-hander Zack Wheeler on the bump for Philadelphia.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Edmundo Sosa - Returns to utility roleSosa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

ImpactSosa recently made three consecutive starts, but he'll stick on the bench for a second straight contest to close the weekend now that Nolan Gorman has shaken off a hand injury. Expect the 26-year-old to serve in a utility role moving forward now that St. Louis is at full strength in the infield.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Andrew Knizner - Gets third start in four gamesKnizner will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Phillies.

ImpactThe Cardinals gave Ivan Herrera a look as their No. 1 backstop to begin last week, but the rookie was unable to run away with the job. As a result, Knizner -- who is starting for the third time in four games -- looks like he'll receive another trial as the team's primary backstop while Yadier Molina (knee) remains on the injured list. Knizner has been one of baseball's least-productive hitters among players with at least 100 plate appearances, as he'll take a .185/.284/.242 slash line and 60 wRC+ into Sunday's contest.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Iván Herrera - Losing work to KniznerHerrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

ImpactHerrera's run as the Cardinals' No. 1 catcher may have come to an end. He'll be on the bench for the third time in four games while Andrew Knizner picks up another start behind the dish.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Ranger Suárez - Placed on 15-day ILSuarez was placed on the 15-day injured list with a low back spasm Sunday, retroactive to June 30.

ImpactSuarez gave up four runs in 6.2 innings during Wednesday's start against Atlanta, and it's possible that his injury contributed to his struggles. He'll be forced to miss at least two weeks due to the issue. The Phillies haven't yet announced their updated rotation plans, but Cristopher Sanchez and Kent Emanuel are candidates to serve as starters.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Simon Muzziotti - Back in action for ReadingMuzziotti (hamstring) has gone 3-for-15 with a double, two walks, a stolen base and two runs in four games for Double-A Reading since being activated from the 7-day injured list Tu...

ImpactMuzziotti was on the shelf for just over five weeks before returning to action for Reading. Since being sent back to Double-A in late April after he was included on the Phillies' Opening Day roster, the 23-year-old has slashed .231/.318/.359 over 44 plate appearances.

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Mickey Moniak - Losing out on playing timeMoniak is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

ImpactMoniak will take a seat for the third time in four games, with two of his absences from the lineup coming against right-handed starting pitchers. Though the Phillies have yet to settle on an everyday outfielder alongside Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos to replace Bryce Harper (thumb), Moniak looks to be behind both Odubel Herrera and Matt Vierling in the pecking order. In 40 plate appearances in the big leagues this season, Moniak has slashed .139/.205/.167 while striking out 14 times (35 percent).

JULY 3, 2022•ROTOWIRE