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Raley went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Orioles.

Raley has started five consecutive games, and he's managed to collect a hit in four of them. On Wednesday, he took Tyler Wells yard in the second inning to record his first homer of the season and third of his career. Raley should continue to get regular run thanks to the depleted Rays' outfield, and in a very small sample, he's shown the ability to take advantage.

Dalbec went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs and five RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Guardians.

Dalbec hit two-run blasts in the second and sixth innings and added a sacrifice fly in the fourth. The 27-year-old did all of his damage against Guardians starter Cal Quantrill. With five homers in 19 games in July, the power is not the question with Dalbec. He's also hit safely in only four of his last 14 games. The infielder owns a .206/.279/.370 slash line with 10 homers, 28 RBI, 29 runs scored and two stolen bases through 272 plate appearances. Dalbec is likely to hold down a near-everyday role at third base until Rafael Devers (hamstring) returns from the injured list.

Naylor went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Red Sox.

Naylor was on his way to a rather unimpressive game, but he flipped the narrative with a go-ahead solo shot in the top of the ninth inning. Emmanuel Clase was able to protect the one-run lead from there. Since the All-Star break, Naylor has gone 9-for-28 (.321) with three extra-base hits and six RBI. The first baseman is slashing a steady .279/.330/.506 with 14 homers, 53 RBI, 32 runs scored and two stolen bases across 276 plate appearances in a breakout season.

Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Guerrero extended his hitting streak to eight games, and he also picked up his first steal of the season after a fourth-inning single. During the hot stretch, he's hitting .457 (16-for-35) with a homer and four doubles. The superstar slugger is up to a .282/.353/.499 slash line with 21 long balls, 62 RBI, 56 runs scored and 18 doubles in 97 contests this year.

France isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers after tweaking his left wrist on a swing Tuesday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

France's injury isn't related to the elbow sprain that he dealt with last month, but he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game since the Mariners are playing a day game ahead of a lengthy flight to Houston. Manager Scott Servais didn't sound too concerned about France's injury, so he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

France isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers.

France started the last five games and went 6-for-18 with two homers, three runs and two RBI. Kyle Lewis will serve as the designated hitter while Sam Haggerty starts in right field Wednesday.

Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday in a loss to the Mets.

Rizzo hit the second of back-to-back homers with Aaron Judge in the first inning, though the Yankees scored only one more run over the remainder of the contest. The long ball was Rizzo's first in a span of 15 games and his 23rd of the campaign. Rizzo's power has been streaky this season -- he hit nine homers in April and 10 in June but only two apiece in May and July to date.

Calhoun is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale with the Mariners.

Calhoun will get a breather after he went 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series. Charlie Culberson will take over in left field and bat sixth versus Seattle.

Pasquantino was withheld from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels due to right thumb discomfort, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

Royals manager Mike Matheny said the first baseman experienced the discomfort during a swing Tuesday. The rookie is already said to be feeling better, so his absence Wednesday looks to be precautionary in nature. After Wednesday's contest, the Royals open a four-game road series versus the Yankees on Thursday.

Lowe is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.

Lowe will get a day off after he went 8-for-27 with two homers, two doubles, four RBI and three runs scored over six games since the All-Star break. Elier Hernandez will take over at first base and bat ninth in the series finale.