Sat 8/3/24 5:28 PM

Blackmon (head) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Blackmon left Friday's 5-2 loss early after being struck in the face with an errant throw from San Diego's shortstop Xander Bogaerts and he'll now take a seat in Saturday's matchup. With left-hander Martin Perez on the mound, it's possible that Blackmon would've take a seat anyway, so it's unclear if the injury or the matchup is the reason for his absence Saturday. Kris Bryant will slot in at designated hitter while Sam Hilliard enters the lineup in right field and bats ninth against San Diego.