Saunders was prematurely lifted from Thursday's game against the Rangers with tightness in his left groin, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders was 1-for-2 before being replaced in the sixth inning by Ty Kelly. His status should be updated once he is able to be further evaluated by the Phillies' medical staff, but consider him day-to-day until then.

Saunders is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders will head to the bench for the first round of Sunday's doubleheader against lefty Gio Gonzalez and the Nationals. Daniel Nava will take his place in right field.

Saunders went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's loss to Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

It was only Saunders' third home run of the season, but it is noteworthy as it came off of southpaw Ariel Miranda. Manager Pete Mackanin opted to keep him in the lineup against the lefty, and was rewarded. Saunders is now slashing .245/.298/.396 on the season.

Saunders is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cubs, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Pete Mackanin hasn't hesitated to hold Saunders out of the lineup against southpaws on multiple occasions this season, but it's more surprising the outfielder finds himself on the bench Wednesday with right-hander Jake Arrieta on the hill for the opposition. It's likely Mackanin just wanted to give a starting opportunity to the lightly-used Daniel Nava, who is slashing an impressive .333/.489/.576 in limited action this season. Despite Nava's achievements, Saunders still seems to have a steady grasp on a regular role in the outfield, so his fantasy owners shouldn't be overly concerned with his benching Wednesday.

Saunders is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders was scratched from the lineup with an illness Thursday but was able to return to action Friday. It appears that Sunday is simply a day of rest for the 30-year-old. Aaron Altherr is starting in right field.

Saunders (illness) is back in the lineup Friday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Apparently Saunders is feeling closer to 100 percent after missing a start Thursday due to illness. Bartolo Colon, Friday's starter for Atlanta, has given Saunders fits in the past, holding the outfielder to just two hits (both singles) in 16 career at-bats.

Saunders was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Mets due to an illness, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aaron Altherr will head out to right field while Saunders gets pulled from the lineup. There's no word regarding the severity of Saunders' illness, so consider him day-to-day heading into Friday's game against the Braves.

Saunders is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders will take a seat for what is being called a regular day of rest, as he's started 10 of the team's first 11 games in right field. Daniel Nava will draw the start in his stead.

Saunders went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple and two RBI in a 17-3 win over the Nationals on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Saunders got two of his hits in a Phillies franchise-record 12 run first inning. The right fielder had just one hit before Saturday's game and raised his average from .100 to .267 with the performance.

Manager Pete Mackanin said he is not platooning Saunders even though the outfielder was on the bench Wednesday against a lefty, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mackanin said Saunders was out of the lineup because he needed to get Aaron Altherr some at-bats. Saunders did pinch hit in Wednesday's game, but struck out leaving two runners stranded on base. He should be back in right field Thursday.