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Semien was placed on the paternity list Wednesday, as expected, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.

He was away from the team Tuesday and will miss another game Wednesday to be with his wife and newborn son. However, Semien will return for Oakland's next game Friday against the Cardinals, and figures to serve as the everyday shortstop through the end of the season. Reliever J.B. Wendelken was recalled Wednesday as a corresponding move and Chad Pinder figures to get the start at shortstop Wednesday.

Franklin (concussion) did some light work Tuesday without any setbacks, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The rehabbing 25-year-old reported that he "felt good for the most part" and that he didn't feel any limitations overall. Franklin is likely to keep ramping up his activity in the coming days in preparation for what the Rays hope is a relatively quick return to the lineup. He's served as a refreshingly surprising source of offense over limited action this season, slashing .292/.364/.510 with seven doubles, a triple, four homers and 23 RBI.

Chavis was promoted to High-A Salem on Tuesday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. He served as Salem's designated hitter Tuesday, going 1-for-4 with a run scored.

Chavis, who was selected in the first round (26th overall) of the 2014 draft, repeated at Low-A Greenville in 2016 after an unspectacular 2015 with the Drive. He started this season looking like he was on a fast track to Salem, but a thumb injury blocked his momentum. Since returning from the injury, Chavis has been unable to replicate his torrid April.

Semien is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Indians.

He is listed on the lineup card as a reserve but Semien is not with the team Tuesday, according to Joe Stiglich of CSN California, after Semien and his wife welcomed a son into the world Monday night. The A's are expected to move Semien to the paternity list Wednesday but he should be back for Friday's series opener in St. Louis.

Semien is expected to be placed on the paternity list in the near future, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Contrary to earlier reports, Semien has yet to be placed on the paternity list, although the move will be made in the near future. While Semien could technically be available for Monday's game, he's with his family awaiting the arrival of his child. At this point in time, look for Chad Pinder to start at shortstop and bat ninth Monday evening.

Semien is out of Monday's lineup against Cleveland, John Hickey of the Bay Area News Group reports.

Chad Pinder will start at shortstop Monday, as Semien is on the club's paternity list. Oakland hasn't said when Semien will retrun, but it's likely that he'll be back by this weekend's series against the Cardinals.

Forsythe will start at second base in Monday's game against the Red Sox, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe served as the designated hitter Sunday in his first game since last Monday, but he is ready to get back in the field Monday night. He has been on fire of late outside of his four-day absence, hitting six home runs over his last 10 games.

Forsythe (back) went 1-for-5 with his 16th homer, three RBI and two runs in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

He'd been sidelined for four games this week with back spasms, but Forsythe seemed none the worse for wear Sunday. The Rays used him at DH on Sunday rather than having him play the field, but assuming he doesn't have any lingering issues, he should be back at second base soon enough.

Forsythe (back) will return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Rangers, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe has missed four straight games due to back spasms, but he'll return to the top of the order and serve as the DH Sunday afternoon. His presence indicates a stint on the DL won't be necessary, but the fact he's not playing second base suggests he may not yet be at 100 percent. Once Forsythe is able to take the field, which is expected to happen Monday, Tim Beckham will likely go back to his role as a reserve.

Forsythe (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe was set to take some swings Saturday afternoon before the Rays made a decision on his status. However, the Rays posted their lineup shortly after announcing Forsythe's plans to hit in the cage, so it was quickly apparent that he wasn't ready for game action. Tim Beckham will take over at second base in Forsythe's absence Saturday.