Manny Machado will serve as the designated hitter for the San Diego Padres in their Sunday matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. Machado, who turned 34 earlier this month, is getting a second day off his feet after fouling a ball off his left toe on Tuesday.

What's the plan for Machado?

The Padres are giving Machado a break to rest his toe, which he injured on Tuesday. He'll bat fourth in the lineup, between shortstop Xander Bogaerts and Gavin Sheets, who'll get the start in left field. Fernando Tatis Jr. will start in right field and Jake Cronenworth will start at second base.

How's Machado been performing lately?

Machado has been hitting well in his last 29 games, with a .262 batting average, eight homers, and 22 RBIs. However, his overall batting average is still just .196, which is ranked third worst among MLB qualifiers.

What about the pitching matchup?

The Blue Jays will send RHP Kevin Gausman to the mound, who has an 8.38 ERA over his last four starts. The Padres will counter with RHP Germán Márquez, who has allowed three runs — two earned — in two appearances since returning from forearm nerve inflammation.

What's the status of Luis Campusano?

Luis Campusano was scratched from the lineup with abdominal soreness unrelated to his previous oblique injury. He's expected to be available off the bench. Rodolfo Durán will start behind the plate in his place.

What's at stake for the Padres?

The Padres are looking to finish the first half strong before the All-Star break. They'll face the Blue Jays in the final game of the series on Sunday, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:10 p.m. on Padres.TV.

What's the Blue Jays' lineup looking like?

The Blue Jays will line up with a mix of veterans and young players. They're looking to bounce back from a tough loss on Saturday and finish the first half on a high note.

What's the history between Gausman and the Padres?

Gausman has a 2.85 ERA in 47⅓ career innings against the Padres. He beat them with nine strikeouts over seven shutout innings last year in Toronto.

What's the outlook for the second half?

The Padres will get a four-day break for the All-Star break, which will give them a chance to rest and recharge. They'll look to come back strong in the second half and make a push for the playoffs.