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Mets manager Luis Rojas said Wednesday that Davis is no longer scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment within the next few days after he experienced discomfort in his sprained left hand while working out earlier this week, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Since landing on the injured list a month ago with the hand injury, Davis has now had his rehab program paused for the second time just as he was about to embark on a minor-league assignment. Rojas indicated that Davis is no longer swinging a bat due to his latest setback, so the 28-year-old will presumably need a week or longer just to ramp up again before the Mets consider sending him out on the assignment. Even if the discomfort in his hand subsides within the next few days, Davis doesn't look like he'll be on track to return from the IL until mid-June at the soonest.

The Diamondbacks acquired Vargas from the Pirates on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Vargas doesn't have any minor-league options remaining, so the Diamondbacks will clear room for him on the 40-man roster and 26-man active roster by designating infielder Domingo Leyba for assignment. Like Leyba before him, Vargas will likely be in store for a limited role as a utility option off the bench. The 29-year-old appeared in parts of his first four seasons in the big leagues with Arizona, but he's bounced around between three other organizations over the past two years.

Escobar went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Mets.

Escobar could've had a bigger day but failed to deliver when it mattered the most, and he left five baserunners stranded. However, he still produced and crossed home plate twice while also mustering his second straight multi-hit performance. The third baseman has also hit safely in eight consecutive games, and he's reached safely at least once in all but one of his previous 17 contests.

Rendon went 3-for-5 with a double and five RBI in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Giants.

Rendon remains without a home run in his 19 games since returning from the injured list May 14, but the veteran third baseman at least stepped up as a run producer in the Angels' resounding win. The five RBI exceeded his combined total (three) from the aforementioned 19-game period, which illustrates Rendon's prolonged slump at plate of late, as well as the Angels' collective struggles as an offense. The Halos will likely remain one of baseball's weaker lineups so long as Mike Trout (calf) is on the shelf, but Rendon still looks like a decent buy-low candidate, given that he's currently sitting on a career-low .257 BABIP, along with the fact that his strikeout rate (16.8 percent) isn't up dramatically from past seasons.

Baty went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI for High-A Brooklyn on Tuesday.

It was the first homer of the year for the Mets' No. 6 fantasy prospect. Baty has been posting strong numbers at the plate despite the lack of power, though, slashing .343/.451/.478 through 19 games for the Cyclones with a 13:19 BB:K. The 12th overall pick in the 2019 draft, Baty could push for a promotion to Double-A over the summer if he keeps raking.

Ramirez (illness) is starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Ramirez was removed from Tuesday's loss as a precautionary measure due to dehydration, but he'll serve as the designated hitter in Wednesday's series finale. Prior to leaving Tuesday's game, Ramirez went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run and an RBI.

Devers went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Astros.

Houston pitchers have thrown Devers nothing but fastballs (35) during the first two games of their series, per Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com, and he is hitless in seven at-bats with five strikeouts. As it turns out, the third baseman has struggled against fastballs this season, going 17-for-107 (.159) while whiffing 39.6 percent of the time. He can hit mistakes, so he can catch up to the heat, but well-located fastballs have been troublesome. Red Sox hitting coaches noticed the trend during the most recent homestand and put a plan in place, but thus far Devers' updated approach to fastballs has not paid off.

Nevin was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after Tuesday's win over the Twins, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

The 24-year-old was promoted Friday and went 1-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts in two games during his first stint in the majors. Nevin could rejoin the Orioles later in the season if the team needs corner-infield depth.

Wisdom went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Padres.

Wisdom is certainly making the most of his time in the majors, as he now has four home runs and a 1.658 OPS though eight games with the Cubs. The 29-year-old got the call when Matt Duffy (back) hit the injured list, but Wisdom could force the team to keep him around even when everyone is healthy if he keeps hitting like this.

Ramirez was removed from Tuesday's loss to the White Sox as a precaution due to dehydration, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

The 28-year-old went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored before being pulled in the top of the eighth inning. Ramirez should be available for Wednesday's series finale, though he could receive the day off ahead of Thursday's scheduled off day if Cleveland is feeling extra cautious.