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Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday as the Mets defeated the Orioles 7-6.

Gimenez tied the game up with an opposite-field home run in the sixth for just his second long ball of his rookie season. The 22-year-old has hit safely in his last six games and is slashing .292/.340/.427 with two home runs and nine RBI this season. He's also been busy on the basepaths with seven steals.

McNeil went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI,a walk and a run scored as he helped lead the Mets to a 7-6 over the Orioles on Wednesday.

McNeil got the Mets on the board in the second with a sharp line-drive RBI single to right and added on two more RBI in the fourth with a home run, his fourth in as many games. The 28-year-old appears to be zoned in at the plate as he's hitting .441/.525/.912 with four home runs and 10 RBI in nine games since September began.

Mayfield started at third base and went 0-for-1 with a walk in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Athletics.

Mayfield got the start even though Alex Bregman was on the active roster. The Astros are bringing back Bregman from a hamstring injury at a measured pace, and his absence from the starting lineup was part of a predetermined plan.

Rojas started at second base and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Dodgers.

With the Diamondbacks placing Ketel Marte (wrist) on the injured list, Rojas was given the first chance to fill in at second base. He's made eight starts at various positions, and now it looks like he'll have a permanent defensive home while Marte is sidelined. Rojas is 6-for-29 with one RBI, four runs scored, one stolen base and 11 strikeouts during that eight-game stretch.

Hernandez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and another RBI during Wednesday's win in Arizona.

Hernandez doubled the Dodgers' lead with a solo homer off Taylor Clarke in the second inning. He also tacked on an RBI single in the fourth. It was a solid night for Hernandez, who has been having a rocky season. Overall, he's averaging .231/.263/.407 with four long balls.

Torres went 2-for-5 with a home run and four total RBI in the Yankees' 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

After missing over two weeks with a hamstring injury, Torres left the yard for the first time in four games since his return. It was just Torres' second home run through 94 at-bats in 2020. He averaged a long ball every 17.5 at-bats through his previous two campaigns. Nonetheless, he improved his average to .234 with Wednesday's strong showing.

Torres went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in the Yankees' 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

After missing over two weeks with a hamstring injury, Torres left the yard for the first time in four games since his return. It was just Torres' second home run through 94 at-bats in 2020. He averaged a long ball every 17.5 at-bats through his previous two campaigns. Nonetheless, he improved his average to .234 with Wednesday's strong showing.

Diaz (opt out) was reinstated from the restricted list Wednesday and optioned to the alternate training site.

The 24-year-old opted out of the season during the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak early in the season, but he committed to rejoining the team and was approved for reinstatement in late August. Diaz has been workout out at the alternate training site and will remain there until recalled to the big-league roster.

Marte was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist inflammation Wednesday.

It's unclear exactly how Marte sustained the injury, but he'll be sidelined at least 10 days as a result. While the severity of the injury isn't known, Tim Locastro and Daulton Varsho could see an uptick in playing time in center field. Marte was slashing .290/.324/.407 with two home runs and 14 RBI this season.

Rengifo (thumb) is starting at second base and batting ninth Wednesday against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

The 23-year-old hasn't seen the field since Sunday due to the left thumb sprain, but he'll return to the starting nine for Wednesday's contest. Rengifo has a .159/.293/.217 slash line through 83 plate appearances this season.