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LEADING OFF: Mets' Cabrera gets MRI, Sale faces Santana

A look at what's happening all around the majors Sunday:

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NOT AGAIN

Already missing a string of key players due to injuries, the New York Mets hope for good news when steady shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera has an MRI. Cabrera hurt his left thumb trying to make a diving stop Saturday night against Miami. The team said X-rays were negative. New York is also without ace pitcher Noah Syndergaard (lat muscle), outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hamstring), first baseman Lucas Duda (elbow), catcher Travis d'Arnaud (wrist), left-hander Steven Matz (elbow) and right-hander Seth Lugo (elbow).

MARQUEE MATCHUP

Two of the top pitchers in the American League this season square off when Chris Sale (2-2, 1.