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Anderson (ankle) went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a rehab game for Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.

Anderson did not play the field but got three opportunities to run the bases. He'll need to hit a few benchmarks, like playing back-to-back games and playing the field nine innings, before the White Sox activate him.

Anderson (ankle) will DH for nine innings in Wednesday's rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

It's possible that Anderson will be ready to return once the calendar turns to August, but he will still need to progress to playing back-to-back days in the field. He has been sidelined since June 25.

Adames is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

With one hit and 11 strikeouts in 21 at-bats over his last six games, Adames has looked lost at the plate lately and may begin to lose playing time as a result. He'll be on the bench for the second time in six games while Joey Wendle takes over at shortstop.

Anderson (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The shortstop ran the bases Monday, clearing the final hurdle necessary to return to a live setting. He's missed close to a month with the high-ankle sprain, but Anderson suggested he may only need a week's worth of games or so in the minors to prepare for a return to Chicago. When ready, Anderson will push Ryan Goins to the bench or off the roster entirely.

Gordon landed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left quad Tuesday.

Gordon left Monday's game after getting hit in the back by a pickoff throw. According to Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle, the 31-year-old is expected to miss a few weeks but has no official timetable for his return. Tim Lopes was recalled in a corresponding move, while Austin Nola is starting at second base Tuesday.

Wendle remains on the bench Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Wendle sits again with another lefty (Chris Sale) starting for Boston. He could sit for a third straight game Wednesday with a third lefty (David Price) on the mound. Mike Brosseau again starts at second base.

Crawford went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a double in a win over the Rangers on Monday.

The multi-hit effort was Crawford's first since June 28, a 16-game stretch during which he hit an abysmal .107 (6-for-56). The skid led to a 68-point tumble in Crawford's season average (.319 to .251), but with the Mariners devoid of any postseason aspirations, manager Scott Servais has stuck with his young shortstop in an apparent effort to let Crawford claw his way out of the extended funk. It remains to be seen if Monday's performance can serve as a launchpad to a resurgence at the plate.

Gordon exited Monday's win over the Rangers in the top of the third inning after being struck in the back by an Adrian Sampson pickoff attempt in the bottom half of the second, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

The veteran appeared to be in discomfort after getting back to his feet following his dive back to first base, but he was still able to finish out the frame. However, the pain may have worsened between innings, as it was Dylan Moore, and not Gordon, at second base to start the third. Gordon should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's contest versus the Rangers.

Diaz went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in Monday's 11-1 win over the Athletics.

Suiting up for his first game since May 26, Diaz rocked Homer Bailey for a three-run shot in the third inning. knocking him out of the contest. The 28-year-old infielder owns a solid .854 OPS with 25 RBI over 113 plate appearances, but in a stacked Houston infield, he won't see enough playing time to warrant fantasy value in standard leagues barring an injury.

Anderson (ankle) said he should be back "in a week or two," James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Anderson ran the bases Monday and said afterwards that it was the first time he really felt comfortable since landing on the injured list. He's still expected to head out on a rehab stint before rejoining the White Sox, but the shortstop is trending in the right direction.