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  • Josh Rojas 2B | SEA

    Mariners' Josh Rojas: Getting breather against LHP

    Rojas isn't in Seattle's lineup for Wednesday's game against Oakland.

    The left-handed bat of Rojas will step out of the starting nine Wednesday while southpaw JP Sears starts on the bump for the A's. Luis Urias will pick up a start at third base while batting eighth.

  • Bryan Ramos 3B | CHW

    White Sox's Bryan Ramos: Recalled to Chicago

    The White Sox recalled Ramos from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    With Brooks Baldwin (wrist) headed for the injured list, the White Sox will call upon Ramos to make up for the lost depth in their infield. The 22-year-old hasn't appeared in a major-league game since late May, though he could have an opportunity to make some starts at third base if Miguel Vargas (eye) continues to sit out.

  • CJ Alexander 3B | OAK

    Athletics' CJ Alexander: Claimed by Oakland

    The Athletics claimed Alexander off waivers Wednesday and assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

    The 28-year-old was reported to have been released by the Royals on Tuesday after being designated for assignment, but the Athletics apparently put in a waiver claim instead. Alexander saw his first big-league action this season with eight games for Kansas City, but he's spent most of the campaign at the Triple-A level, where he has a .306/.354/.566 slash line with 17 homers in 83 contests.

  • Miguel Vargas 2B | CHW

    White Sox's Miguel Vargas: Sitting out Wednesday

    Vargas (eye) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Baltimore, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Vargas had to exit Tuesday's contest after a collision left him with a right eye abrasion. It appears at this point he's avoided a concussion and can be considered day-to-day. Lenyn Sosa is at third base in Wednesday's series finale.

  • Alex Bregman 3B | HOU

    Astros' Alex Bregman: Back in Houston lineup

    Bregman (elbow) will start at third base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game versus the Reds, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    A nagging right elbow issue had caused Bregman to miss the previous four games and nine contests in total since mid-August. He's feeling well enough to give it a go Wednesday, and it's a good sign that he's playing third base rather than being used at designated hitter.

  • Royce Lewis 3B | MIN

    Twins' Royce Lewis: Starting at second base Wednesday

    Lewis will start at second base and bat second in Wednesday's game versus the Rays.

    Lewis played a few innings at second base earlier this week, but this will be his first-ever start at the position at the major-league level. He made one start there at Double-A Pensacola in 2019 and later that year in the Arizona Fall League handled the position on four occasions. Lewis' throwing has been an issue at times from third base, so it's possible second base will be a better fit for him. Whether he will move there on a full-time basis this month isn't clear.

  • Reds' Santiago Espinal: Getting call at third base

    Espinal will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's contest against the Astros.

    Espinal has started two straight and five of the last eight games at third base, as it's looking like he has leapfrogged Noelvi Marte on the depth chart at the position. The 29-year-old Espinal is slashing .398/.436/.580 since the All-Star break and should continue to receive regular reps while he's swinging a hot bat.

  • Noelvi Marte 3B | CIN

    Reds' Noelvi Marte: Losing playing time to Espinal

    Marte is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Astros.

    Marte has now been absent from the Reds' lineup for two straight games and five of the last eight. Santiago Espinal has been scorching hot since the All-Star break and is garnering another start at third base.

  • Alec Bohm 3B | PHI

    Phillies' Alec Bohm: Remains on bench

    Bohm (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

    While the Phillies are still expecting Bohm to avoid a stint on the injured list, he'll end up missing out on a fifth straight start while he continues to deal with swelling on his left hand. Kody Clemens will fill in at third base for Bohm, who can be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series opener in Miami.

  • Addison Barger SS | TOR

    Blue Jays' Addison Barger: Idle Wednesday

    Barger (knee) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

    Barger went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 10-9 loss to the Phillies but left the contest early with left knee discomfort. With the Blue Jays and Phillies wrapping up their series with a day game after a night game, Barger will unsurprisingly find himself on the bench. With a team off day on tap Thursday, he'll have two full days to recover from the knee injury before potentially returning to the lineup for Friday's series opener in Atlanta.

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