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Miller was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Cesar Hernandez was shipped to the White Sox on Thursday, and Miller will take his place on Cleveland's roster for now. The 24-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues earlier this season and went 5-for-47 with 24 strikeouts in 28 games, but he could be in the mix for regular playing time at the keystone with Hernandez out of the picture. However Andres Gimenez, who isn't able to accompany the team for a four-game set in Toronto to begin next week while establishing his permanent residency in the U.S., could take Miller's roster spot when the team returns to Cleveland on Aug. 6.

Espinal went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs scored and an RBI in Thursday's rout of the Red Sox.

Getting the nod at third base and hitting eighth, Espinal made a contribution in a 13-1 win that saw every Jays starter collect at least one hit and drive in at least one run. With Lourdes Gurriel (elbow) sidelined and Cavan Biggio seeing more action in the outfield as a result, Espinal and his .320/.370/.422 slash line in 138 plate appearances this season could see an uptick in playing time in the short term.

Semien went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, two runs scored and an RBI in Thursday's rout of the Red Sox.

The Jays banged out seven two-baggers in total on the night as they played wall ball in Fenway Park to fuel a 13-1 win. Semien hasn't missed a beat despite losing his spot at the top of the order to George Springer, hitting safely in six straight games and slashing .289/.347/.533 since the All-Star break.

Frazier isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Frazier led off in each of his first two appearances with his new club, and he went 2-for-10 with two runs and a strikeout. He'll get a breather as Jake Cronenworth shifts to the keystone while Eric Hosmer starts at first base.

Gimenez won't be called up within the next week despite Thursday's trade that sent Cesar Hernandez to the White Sox, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

While Gimenez struggled significantly at the big-league level to open the season, he's hit a much better .274/.335/.492 for Triple-A Columbus and would be Hernandez's logical replacement. The Venezuelan infielder is in the process of establishing permanent residency in the United States, however, meaning he couldn't take part in next week's trip to Toronto. Owen Miller will get the call-up for now, but it's possible Gimenez gets an opportunity when Cleveland crosses the border again to host the Tigers on Aug. 6.

Miller will be called up ahead of Cleveland's weekend series against the White Sox, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Miller could get a shot as the regular second baseman down the stretch after Cesar Hernandez was dealt to the White Sox on Thursday. He struggled to a .106/.160/.128 line in his 18-game debut earlier this season, but he owns a far better .297/.374/.489 line in 48 games for Triple-A Columbus.

Chavis is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

After starting five times in seven-game span, the righty-hitting Chavis will sit for the second consecutive contest, even though Toronto is bringing a lefty (Hyun Jin Ryu) to the hill. Chavis has gone 3-for-19 at the dish since his June 9 promotion from Triple-A Worcester, but despite his lack of success, he should see semi-regular at-bats as Boston's top utility option until Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) returns from the injured list.

Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner suffered an oblique injury while attempting to check his swing Wednesday, and he'll be unavailable for at least 10 days. The Cubs called up Sergio Alcantara to serve as infield depth, but David Bote will likely work as the primary second baseman while the 24-year-old Hoerner is sidelined.

Hoerner (oblique) isn't starting Thursday's game against Cincinnati.

Hoerner exited Wednesday's loss to the Reds due to right oblique tightness, and he'll be unable to return to the lineup Thursday. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but David Bote will start at second base and bat eighth.

McNeil isn't starting Thursday's game against Atlanta.

McNeil racked up two hits in each of his last two games, and he went 6-for-12 with a home run, two doubles, four RBI and two strikeouts during that time. Brandon Drury will start at second base and bat eighth.