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Multiple major league stars are dealing with health-related issues on this Sunday. Here's the latest on Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Juan Soto of the San Diego Padres and Rafael Devers of the Boston Red Sox.

First on Soto: He's been scratched from Sunday's game against the New York Yankees with back tightness. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune had the information on Twitter:

Juan Soto has been scratched from Sunday’s lineup with back tightness. He is said to be available off bench. First time Soto will not start this season. 

New lineup: Tatis RF Cronenworth 1B Bogaerts SS Carpenter DH Odor 2B Kim 3B Grisham CF Azocar LF Nola C

Soto is hitting .263 with 10 homers, 24 RBI and 47 hits this season. The Padres are looking to win a series from the Yankees in New York.

As for Los Angeles Dodgers star Max Muncy, the latest comes from DraftKings: 

UPDATE: Dodgers 3B Max Muncy (hamstring) left today's game vs. the Rays due to a left hamstring cramp.

Muncy was 1-2 with two runs scored and an RBI before leaving. For the year, he's hitting .208 with 17 homers, 38 RBI and one stolen base.

And as for Devers, he's back IN the lineup as the Red Sox play the Diamondbacks in Arizona. He's been battling a calf issue. The 26-year-old is hitting .249 with 13 homers and 44 RBI this season.

The Red Sox conclude a nine-game West Coast swing today in Arizona. They are currently 4-4 on the trip.