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Short went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Texas.

Short broke a 1-1 tie with his two-run shot to left field in the second inning. The homer broke a six-game slump during which the shortstop went 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts and no extra-base hits. Short has had a difficult time adjusting to major-league pitching in his rookie campaign, as he is slashing a meager .188/.322/.391.

Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland.

After homering twice Tuesday, Altuve stayed hot delivering another pair of extra-base hits Wednesday, including a solo shot off Eli Morgan in the fourth inning. He's still batting just .220 over his last 10 games, although he has six home runs since July 1. The 31-year-old is slashing .278/.358/.512, leading the team with 23 long balls and 70 runs scored in 394 plate appearances. Altuve remains a significant power threat, though his speed has diminished with just four steals in 2021 thus far.

Chavis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 7-4 victory over Toronto on Wednesday.

Chavis contributed to a barrage of Red Sox home runs in the contest with a 409-foot solo shot in the fifth frame. The long ball was just his second of the season, as he has spent much of the campaign in the minors. Chavis has had a difficult time while up with the big club in 2021, slashing .200/.221/.354 across 68 plate appearances.

Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a double and a walk in Wednesday's win over Toronto.

Hernandez kicked off the scoring in the contest with a two-run shot to left field in the third inning. The long ball was his third in his past two games and 14th overall this season. Hernandez appears to be over the dry spell that saw him go 1-for-17 across five games between July 10 and July 18.

Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Phillies.

Torres took Cristopher Sanchez yard in the fourth inning to record his sixth homer of the season. While that total is a disappointing mark, Torres now has three home runs in his last four games. Despite the recent hot stretch, Torres is still slugging just .339 and has registered a 90 wRC+ across 337 plate appearances on the campaign.

Guillorme went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-0 win over the Reds.

The infielder capped the scoring on the day by taking Tony Santillan deep in the fifth inning, Guillorme's first homer in 48 games this season and only the second of his big-league career. The 26-year-old has been the primary replacement for Francisco Lindor (oblique) at shortstop for the Mets, and he'll gain even more job security if the issue that forced Jeff McNeil (undisclosed) from Wednesday's game proves to be serious.

Rojas dislocated the pinkie finger on his left hand Wednesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

The injury, suffered while diving into second base, forced his exit from Wednesday's game against the Pirates. It's unclear how much time, if any, Rojas will be sidelined.

Rojas was removed from Wednesday's game against the Pirates in the eighth inning with what looked to be a finger injury, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old appeared to dislocate a finger on his left hand while diving into second base. Rojas, who went 2-for-4 with a run, a walk and a stolen base, was replaced at second base by Andrew Young. Details about his condition should become available following the game.

Arraez still has soreness and swelling in his right knee, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Manager Rocco Baldelli said the team will decide Thursday whether Arraez requires a trip to the injured list. The 24-year-old's absence, however long it may be, is especially damaging to the Twins' lineup and outfield depth now that Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is expected to miss eight weeks.

Arraez (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Arraez will be forced to the bench after a sore right knee prompted his early exit from Tuesday's 9-5 loss. Trevor Larnach will shift over from right field to cover left field in place of Arraez.