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Noda went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over the Pirates.

Noda now has four multi-hit performances in his last five games, going 8-for-18 (.444) in that span. He extended Oakland's lead to 8-3 Wednesday with a homer off Luis Ortiz, his seventh of the year and third in his last 10 contests. Overall, the 27-year-old Noda is slashing .255/.415/.473 with 32 runs scored, 23 RBI and two stolen bases through 212 plate appearances in his rookie campaign.

Diaz is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Twins, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz gets a chance to rest while in the midst of a five-game hitting streak while hitting .364/.417/.455 in the month of June. Luke Raley is playing first base and hitting cleanup, while Josh Lowe will handle the leadoff spot in the place of Diaz while patrolling left field.

Solano will start at first base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Solano will stick in the lineup for the fifth consecutive game, with the 35-year-old picking up three starts at first base and two at designated hitter during that stretch. While both Joey Gallo (hamstring) and Byron Buxton (rib) are on the 10-day injured list, Solano and Willi Castro could both have paths to steady playing time versus both left- and right-handed pitching.

Arias is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

Arias had started in five of the Guardians' past six games, but with Josh Bell coming off the paternity list Tuesday and with Amed Rosario (knee) returning to the lineup Wednesday after a two-game absence, Cleveland has all its key position players back in the fold. Expect Arias to serve mostly as a short-side platoon player moving forward.

Ellis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Ellis had started in each of the Phillies' last five games, but aside from turning in a big two-home run, three-RBI performance in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Nationals, he's otherwise come up largely empty at the plate (1-for-13 with two walks and five strikeouts). He'll give way to Josh Harrison at third base Wednesday, though Ellis should have some security in a near-everyday role at a corner-infield spot until the Phillies get one of Darick Hall (thumb) or Alec Bohm (hamstring) back from the injured list.

Manzardo is slashing .243/.346/.449 with three home runs and a 28:18 K:BB over his last 30 games for Triple-A Durham.

His line for the season (.261/.360/.489) is more impressive than this recent run, but Manzardo's wRC+ is down to 110, which is not an impressive mark for a Triple-A first baseman. He is still one of the better pure hitters in the minors, but given that Manzardo is not yet on the 40-man roster, a promotion to the majors does not appear imminent.

O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Brewers.

O'Hearn took Joel Payamps deep to left center in the seventh to put the Orioles ahead 3-2. It was his first home run since May 20. The 29-year-old has seven hits over his last five games while seeing steady action versus righties. He's raised his slash line to .302/.345/.566 with three homers, 15 RBI, six runs and a 4:13 BB:K over 58 plate appearances.

Freeman went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Freeman crushed a changeup from Luke Weaver and sent it over the wall in center to cap off a five-run fourth inning for the Dodgers. It was his fifth game this season with at least three RBI and his second grand slam of the year. The 33-year-old is as consistent as they come with his approach at the plate and is now slashing .329/.402/.565 with 11 homers, 39 RBI, 51 runs, eight steals and a 29:44 BB:K over 281 plate appearances. Freeman appears to be on track to surpass his home run (21), RBI (100) and steal (13) totals from a season ago.

Alonso went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to Atlanta.

The Mets did all their scoring in the third inning, and Alonso's blast off Bryce Elder gave them a 4-1 lead the pitching staff ultimately squandered. The first baseman leads the majors with 22 homers, three ahead of Aaron Judge (toe). However, Alonso sports just a .231 batting average on the season thanks to a career-worst .199 BABIP.

Lowe went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 win over St. Louis.

Lowe homered in the third inning, and just like last season, Lowe appears to have flipped a switch in June. The lefty-hitting first baseman is 7-for-21 with a double, two home runs and six RBI over five games (1.042 OPS) this month.