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

Oscar Mercado will pick up the start in left field in place for Ramirez, who was included in the lineup in three of the past four contests. Since coming off the 10-day injured list Sept. 1, Ramirez is hitting .286 with four doubles, two RBI and four runs in 10 games.

Ohtani is expected to start at home versus Oakland on Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

The Angels are hopeful that Alex Cobb (wrist) will be able to return to the rotation Thursday, allowing the team to give Ohtani an extra day of rest. Ohtani's previous outing came Sept. 10 at Houston, so he'll have a full week between appearances on the mound. The right-handed hurler struggled in that start versus the Astros, giving up six runs on nine hits over 3.1 innings.

Miller is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

After J.T. Realmuto sat out Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Cubs with right shoulder inflammation, the Phillies are easing their top backstop back into action by deploying him at first base, leaving no spot available for Miller. Assuming Realmuto's shoulder issue doesn't prevent him from resuming catching duties in short order, Miller should reclaim a near-everyday role at first base before long. He started five of the previous six games and went 3-for-18 with a home run and four walks.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

For the second consecutive day, Pederson will take a seat versus a right-handed pitcher (Antonio Senzatela), after he was on the bench in Tuesday's 5-4 loss while righty Jon Gray was on the bump for Colorado. Dating back to the start of August, Pederson is slashing an underwhelming .184/.294/.322, and his ongoing struggles appear to have cost him his strong-side platoon role in the outfield. Eddie Rosario will draw a third consecutive start in left field and looks to have supplanted Pederson on the depth chart.

Choi isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Choi will be on the bench with left-hander Robbie Ray starting for Toronto on Wednesday. Jordan Luplow will start at first base and bat seventh.

Jimenez started in left field and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Angels.

Jimenez made his second consecutive start in left field after he missed time due to a knee injury and then served as the designated hitter upon his return. It looks like the knee is up to the rigors of playing the field.

Martinez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two strikeouts in an 8-4 triumph over the Mariners on Tuesday.

Martinez opened the game's scoring with a fourth-inning long ball to center and brought home a run with a single in the ninth. The homer gives the designated hitter 25 on the season and he's now slashing .275/.356/.475 across 10 September games.

Stanton went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Tuesday against the Orioles.

Stanton was one of three Yankees to take Alexander Wells deep; he connected for his 28th homer of the season. He's now homered in two of his last three games and has also tallied at least one hit in six of his last seven starts. On the campaign, Stanton is hitting .272/.360/.497 with 78 RBI and 55 runs scored across 509 plate appearances.

Beer was diagnosed with a dislocated left shoulder after leaving Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Beer is 4-for-10 with a home run, a double, three RBI and four runs since making his major-league debut last week, but the dislocated shoulder may bring an early end to his first taste of the big leagues. The 24-year-old's status should be updated within the next couple days, but he'll likely require a trip to the injured list.

Beer was removed from Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent left arm injury, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Beer suffered the injury during the second inning when he landed awkwardly on his left arm when diving for a ball at first base, and he was unable to finish the frame. The 24-year-old exited the contest before making his first plate appearance. He should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.