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Anderson went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a two-run double in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Mariners.

Despite missing the first two games of the season while serving a suspension, Anderson has made up for the lost time with a pair of three-hit games among his three starts. Four of Anderson's hits during that stretch have gone for extra bases, and the White Sox may need him to continue mashing to keep a banged-up lineup afloat. AJ Pollock (hamstring) is already on the injured list, and Eloy Jimenez (ankle) and Josh Harrison (back) exited early Wednesday and won't be available for Thursday's series finale.

Story went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Tigers.

Story, who overcame a suspected bout of food poisoning, was not expected to be in the starting lineup but woke up feeling much better than anticipated. He moved up to the three-hole, taking the spot normally reserved for shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who was given the day off. The newest Red Sox slugger produced his first RBI of the season, capping off Boston's six-run fourth inning with a run-producing single. The second baseman had just one hit in eight at-bats during the Yankees series before falling ill.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday that he's hopeful Baez (thumb) will be able to return to game action as early as Thursday against the Royals, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Baez was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Red Sox due to right thumb soreness that occurred when he got jammed in Tuesday's loss. He received treatment Wednesday, and Hinch is hopeful that Baez's absence is "just a one-day thing." If the 29-year-old is forced to miss any additional time, Harold Castro will likely continue to fill in at shortstop.

The Tigers scratched Baez from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to right thumb soreness, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Harold Castro will enter the lineup as a replacement for Baez, starting at shortstop and batting sixth. The Tigers haven't suggested that Baez's injury is a major concern, so he can be considered day-to-day heading into Thursday's series opener in Kansas City.

Bogaerts is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

Bogaerts will get a day off Wednesday after playing in each of the team's first five games this season, beginning the 2022 campaign with five hits in 19 at-bats while scoring three times and driving in a run. Christian Arroyo will start in his place at shortstop and bat sixth as the Red Sox look to take the rubber match against the Tigers.

Story (illness) is starting Wednesday's game against Detroit, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Story was unlikely to play in Wednesday's series finale, but the 29-year-old will ultimately return to the lineup following a three-game absence. He'll start at the keystone and bat third.

Correa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

The Twins and Dodgers are wrapping up their series with a day game, so Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli likely viewed it as an ideal time to hand Correa his first rest day of the season. Jorge Polanco will slide over from second base to fill in at shortstop for Correa, who is off to a 4-for-19 start to the campaign after doubling twice in Tuesday's 7-2 loss.

Franco went 2-for-5 with a triple, a double, an RBI, a walk and two runs during Tuesday's 9-8, extra-inning win over the A's.

The 21-year-old was unable to deliver his third consecutive three-hit game, but he settled for a fourth multi-hit effort in five contests. Franco has yet to hit his first home run, but it's still been a productive start to the campaign with a .550 average, a triple, three doubles, four RBI and five runs.

Velazquez was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake and will start at shortstop Tuesday against the Marlins.

The 27-year-old missed out on the Angels' Opening Day roster but will now join the team with David Fletcher (hip) headed to the injured list. It's unclear how long Fletcher is expected to be sidelined, but Velazquez, Jack Mayfield and Tyler Wade could all see opportunities at shortstop in the meantime. Velazquez appeared in 28 games for the Yankees last year and hit .224/.235/.358 with one home run, six RBI, four stolen bases and a 33.8 percent strikeout rate.

Fletcher was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left hip strain.

Fletcher exited Monday's game against the Marlins and will be sidelined for at least the next 10 days after being diagnosed with a strain. It's unclear how long the 27-year-old will be out, but he'll be eligible to be activated for the April 22 game versus Baltimore. Tyler Wade and Jack Mayfield should see most of the action at shortstop in his absence, which could also result in more playing time at the keystone for Matt Duffy. However, Andrew Velazquez will start at shortstop Tuesday after being promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake.