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Santana (undisclosed) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

The Royals made Santana a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's 4-3 win, but an explanation for his removal from the starting nine wasn't immediately provided. Until more information behind the nature of his absence is available, Santana can be viewed as day-to-day. Hunter Dozier will pick up another start at first base in Santana's stead.

Voit isn't starting Wednesday against the Reds.

Voit started the last two games and went 0-for-5 with an RBI, two walks and two strikeouts. Manny Machado will serve as the designated hitter while Ha-Seong Kim enters the lineup at third base.

Manager Joe Girardi suggested Wednesday that Hoskins will have a long leash as the Phillies' No. 2 hitter against both left- and right-handed pitching, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. "We're going to leave the lineup the same for a little bit," Girardi said. "See how that goes."

Girardi is hoping that Segura's speed at the top of the order and Hoskins' on-base skills out of the two hole will help create more run-producing opportunities for the thumpers in the heart of the Philadelphia lineup (Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, J.T. Realmuto and Kyle Schwarber). With a .243 average, one home run, no stolen bases, seven runs and four RBI through 12 games, Hoskins has delivered modest results in traditional 5x5 fantasy leagues, but a 19.6 percent walk rate has lifted his on-base average to an impressive .391 across 46 plate appearances.

Bohm will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Rockies.

After a three-error performance at third base April 11 against the Mets, Bohm didn't earn any starts in the field in the six games that followed, with his lone entry into the lineup during that stretch coming as a designated hitter. He finally returned to the hot corner for Monday's series opener in Colorado, and after two clean days in the field, he'll start at third base for the third straight contest Wednesday. Bohm now looks to be firmly ahead of Bryson Stott in the pecking order at third base, though Johan Camargo -- who is filling in at shortstop for a banged-up Didi Gregorius (hand) on Wednesday -- could still challenge him for work.

Arias was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the 29th man in Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Arias was sent to the minors in late March, and he's hit .278 with a homer, four doubles, six RBI, four runs and a stolen base in nine games at the Triple-A level to begin the year. He's one of Cleveland's top middle-infield prospects and will make his major-league debut Wednesday. The 22-year-old will start at second base and bat seventh in the first game of the twin bill, according to Bell.

Walker went 0-for-3 with a walk in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Walker was on the bench for the afternoon opener, while Seth Beer made his first start of the season in the field. Walker's batting average dropped to .118 following his 0-fer and he has one hit in last 19 at-bats.

Cron went 1-for-2 with a home run, a walk and four RBI in a 6-5 win Tuesday over Philadelphia.

Cron drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in the fourth and walked in the fifth. The MLB home run leader then hit his sixth blast of the season with two out and two on in the seventh inning, giving the Rockies a 6-4 lead. He is tied for the National League lead with 14 RBI and has an incredible 1.199 OPS. The 32-year-old has three 25-homer seasons in his career and is nearly a quarter of the way to his fourth after 11 games.

Tellez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in the win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

Tellez took Pittsburgh starter JT Brubaker deep in the bottom of the second inning, scoring Andrew McCutchen. The 27-year-old has started strong in his first full season with the Brewers, slashing .273/.333/.545 with two homers and seven RBI in 11 games.

Flores is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mets, Evan Webeck of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Flores went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout during the matinee and will head to the bench for the nightcap. Jason Vosler will start at the hot corner in his place for San Francisco.

Calhoun will sit against lefty Robbie Ray and the Mariners on Tuesday.

Calhoun has started against just one of the five lefties the Rangers have faced this season. Adolis Garcia shifts to right field again in his absence, with Eli White starting in center.