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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suggested Wednesday that Lux is being too passive at the plate, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Lux was brought up to the big-league club Saturday and has been in the starting lineup for all four games since. However, the rookie has managed only two hits in 14 at-bats during that stretch while striking out five times. The Dodgers are five games up in the NL West and appear committed to providing Lux plenty of playing time down the stretch, though he'll need to work on being more aggressive in order to hang on to a starting role into the postseason.

Arraez exited Wednesday's win over the White Sox with left patellar soreness, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

The 23-year-old has been battling knee issues throughout the season, and the current issue is apparently with the left kneecap. Manager Rocco Baldelli indicated it isn't a long-term concern, so Arraez should be considered day-to-day until the team provides another update.

Urias went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-5 win over the Tigers.

Urias got aboard with a single in the seventh inning and stole second base after Eric Sogard hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded. It was the second steal of the year for Urias. He's added five RBI and six runs scored while slashing .266/.338/.328 across 71 plate appearances.

Jones was optioned to the alternate training site Wednesday.

The 23-year-old was recalled for his first stint in the majors Monday, but he didn't have a plate appearance during his brief time with the club. Jones will hope to receive another opportunity later in the season.

Barretto cleared intake protocols and was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The 24-year-old was acquired by the Angels from the A's on Friday, but he had yet to join his new team while going through the COVID-19 intake protocols. Barreto had only 10 plate appearances this season prior to the trade, and he's expected to fill a utility role with his new team.

Torres (hamstring) hopes to return to the Yankees on Friday, Anthony Reiber of Newsday reports.

Torres will report to the team's alternate training site Thursday and said he likely won't need much time to get ready before rejoining the team, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. The 23-year-old is well ahead of his return timeline, but the Yankees could potentially ease him back into action once he returns to prevent a long-term issue.

Chavis will serve as Boston's designated hitter and will bat sixth Wednesday against the Braves, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Chavis looked like he might have been in line to see his playing time tail off after Boston called up first-base prospect Bobby Dalbec on Sunday, but Monday's trade that sent Kevin Pillar to the Rockies seems to have benefited Chavis. J.D. Martinez (hand) will return from a two-game absence to start in left field, which could become his permanent more permanent home, given that the Red Sox lack any other established, healthy outfielders beyond Alex Verdugo and Jackie Bradley. If that's the case, Boston could rotate first base and the DH spot between Chavis and Dalbec, allowing both young bats to stick in the everyday lineup.

Lowe isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Yankees.

Lowe has gone hitless with one walk and four strikeouts over the past two games, and he'll get a day off with lefty Jordan Montgomery on the mound for the Yankees on Wednesday. Hunter Renfroe will take over in right field.

Hoerner will start at second base and will bat ninth Wednesday against the Pirates.

Hoerner will stick in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, but Kris Bryant's (wrist) return from the injured list Tuesday could make it difficult for the 23-year-old to keep picking up regular starts. Assuming the Cubs lean on Bryant as their everyday third baseman, Hoerner would have to contend with Jason Kipnis and David Bote for reps at the keystone.

Manager Bob Melvin said that he thinks Semien (side) to avoid a trip to the injured list, though the shortstop isn't expected to be available for the Athletics' next game Friday versus the Padres, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Before returning to action Friday, the Athletics will have had a full five days off after a member of their organization tested positive for COVID-19. The extra time off apparently hasn't allowed Semien to completing move past the injury, which has affected him most while swinging the bat, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The Athletics seem content to take a day-to-day approach with Semien heading into the weekend, but Chad Pinder and Vimael Machin could pick up work at shortstop in the short term.