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  • Josh H. Smith SS | TEX

    Rangers' Josh Smith: Out again with bruised thumb

    Smith (thumb) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

    Smith is dealing with a bruised thumb, and the super-utility player will miss a second straight start. Dustin Harris will start in left field and bat sixth for the Rangers on Wednesday.

  • Eric Wagaman 1B | MIN

    Marlins' Eric Wagaman: Shifting back to bench

    Wagaman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

    Wagaman will hit the bench after starting each of the past four games at either first base or designated hitter while going 5-for-15 with two doubles, three walks, three runs and one RBI. The Marlins will likely continue to make room for the 27-year-old in the lineup against left-handed pitching, but his opportunities to play against righties may be more sporadic after Miami brought back Jesus Sanchez (oblique) from the injured list Tuesday.

  • Nick Sogard SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Nick Sogard: Summoned to big leagues

    The Red Sox recalled Sogard from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday.

    Sogard will likely be in line for a brief stay with the big club, as he was called up from Triple-A to replace Alex Bregman (personal), who was placed on the paternity list Wednesday but could be available as soon as Friday. While he's up with Boston, Sogard will provide the bench with some extra versatility; he's made starts at all four infield spots in addition to right field at Triple-A this season.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | CHC

    Red Sox's Alex Bregman: Goes on paternity leave

    The Red Sox placed Bregman (personal) on the paternity list Wednesday.

    As a result of the transaction, Bregman will have to miss at least one game and a maximum of three while he welcomes a new addition to his family. The Red Sox recalled Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to provide some extra coverage in the infield while Bregman is away from the team.

  • Mariners' Miles Mastrobuoni: Heading to bench Wednesday

    Mastrobuoni is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

    Mastrobuoni had cracked the lineup in each of the Mariners' previous four games against right-handed starting pitchers, but he'll head to the bench Wednesday as the Reds send righty Nick Martinez to the hill. With Jorge Polanco limited to designated-hitter duties while he tends to a side injury, the Mariners could mix and match with Mastrobuoni, Ben Williamson (who is starting Wednesday) and Dylan Moore at third base rather than settling on a primary replacement.

  • Nick Sogard SS | BOS

    Red Sox's Nick Sogard: Slated for promotion

    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that Sogard will be called up from Triple-A Worcester ahead of Wednesday's game at Tampa Bay, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

    Alex Bregman will head to the paternity list in a corresponding move, which means he will be unavailable for as many as three games. Sogard will give Cora another infield option while Bregman is away, but it could be Romy Gonzalez who serves as the primary replacement at third base over the next few days.

  • Reds' Jeimer Candelario: Exiting lineup, could lose work

    Candelario is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

    After Austin Hays (calf) and Matt McLain (hamstring) were reinstated from the injured list Tuesday, the Reds are at full strength in the infield and outfield for the first time all season. Though he picked up a start at designated hitter in Tuesday's 8-4 win while Spencer Steer rested, Candelario will be the odd man out of the lineup Wednesday while Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Gavin Lux occupy the two corner-infield spots. While Candelario should retain a regular spot in the lineup versus left-handed pitching, he could be subject to more of a part-time role against righties now that Cincinnati has more appealing options to fill out the lineup with the returns of Hays and McLain. Candelario has yet to get going at the plate this season, slashing .125/.219/.196 with a 31.2 percent strikeout rate over 64 plate appearances.

  • Mark Vientos DH | NYM

    Mets' Mark Vientos: Taking seat amid struggles

    Vientos is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

    Vientos will get his first day off of the season after struggling to a .145/.254/.210 batting line while failing to hit a home run through 71 plate appearances. Brett Baty will get the nod at third base Wednesday, but he's mustered a lowly .361 OPS so far this season and likely doesn't present a major threat to Vientos' standing atop the depth chart.

  • Paul DeJong SS | NYY

    Nationals' Paul DeJong: Goes on IL with fractured nose

    The Nationals placed DeJong on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured nose, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

    DeJong suffered the injury in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Pirates, when he was hit in the face by a Mitch Keller offering. If the fractured nose is the extent of his injuries, DeJong shouldn't be in line for an extended absence. Trey Lipscomb was recalled from Triple-A Rochester and will take over DeJong's spot on the 26-man active roster.

  • Will Wagner 2B | SD

    Blue Jays' Will Wagner: Sitting against righty again

    Wagner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

    The lefty-hitting Wagner is off to a 3-for-28 start to the plate in April, and the ongoing slump has started to cost him some playing time. He'll be on the bench for the second time in the Blue Jays' last three matchups versus right-handers, with Ernie Clement getting the nod at third base as Atlanta sends Spencer Strider to the mound.

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