Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos were both out of lineup Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers after injuries took them out of action the night prior in the series opener. Mark Vientos could be available off the bench later in the game, but it sounds unlikely that Nimmo will be able to play in the series.

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