Winn went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 10-5 win over the Pirates.

Winn has gone 8-for-34 (.235) with two homers (both solo shots) and a stolen base over his last eight games. He's picked up extra rest in September after playing nearly everyday for most of the second half. The shortstop is at a .271/.318/.411 slash line with 14 homers, 11 steals, 51 RBI and 75 runs scored through 141 contests this season.

Lindor (back) will remain out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Wednesday that Lindor was unlikely to be ready to play in the series opener versus the Phillies, and Martino has confirmed that the National League MVP candidate will indeed miss his fourth straight start with a back injury. The good news is that Lindor did resume baseball activities Wednesday, per Martino, so progress is being made. Lindor noted Monday after being examined that he expected to miss anywhere from two to five days, and it's going to be toward the latter end of that timetable, at minimum. Luisangel Acuna has started at shortstop of the Mets in each of the last two contests.

Tovar went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

The performance wrapped up a productive six-game homestand for Tovar, as he went 7-for-26 with three home runs, six RBI and four runs scored. He's enjoyed a breakout season, highlighted by 25 homers and a .202 ISO -- a 47-point improvement from 2023.

Edwards went 1-for-5 with a pair of stolen bases in a loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Edwards singled to lead off the Marlins' half of the first inning and stole second base before advancing to third on an error. The shortstop nabbed another theft in the seventh after getting aboard on another Los Angeles error, though he was subsequently thrown out trying to steal third. Edwards has four steals over his past three games to push his total to 30 on the campaign, tied for 12th in the majors.

Acuna went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two total runs scored in Wednesday's 10-0 win over the Nationals.

This was Acuna's third multi-hit effort in five major-league games, and he has homered in consecutive contests. He's filled in admirably at shortstop while Francisco Lindor deals with a back injury. If Acuna continues to hit well, he could push for playing time somewhere else once Lindor returns, though he'll have to stay hot at the plate with the Mets in the thick of the wild-card race.

Cruz (ankle) isn't in Pittsburgh's lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Cruz entered as a pinch hitter during Tuesday's loss to the Cards, but he'll remain absent from the starting nine Wednesday as he continues to battle left ankle soreness. Billy Cook start in center field and bat ninth.

Lindor (back) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza implied that Lindor is also unlikely to play in Thursday's series opener versus the Phillies, as the shortstop still hasn't resumed baseball activities, per Tim Healey of Newsday. Lindor's absence Wednesday will mark the third straight game he's missed due to a back injury. Lindor is expected to return before the end of the regular season, but it remains a bit of a mystery as to when exactly it might happen. Luisangel Acuna is getting another start at shortstop Wednesday.

Rojas was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins due to lingering left leg soreness, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Rojas downplayed the seriousness of the injury and implied he could be ready to return to action as soon as Thursday's series finale in Miami. Tommy Edman will shift from center field to cover shortstop in Rojas' stead.

Edwards will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Edwards was mysteriously out of the lineup for three consecutive games last Tuesday through Thursday, presumably due to an unreported injury. He still appeared off the bench in two of those contests and has since reclaimed his spot in the Marlins' everyday lineup, as he'll be picking up a fifth consecutive start Wednesday. If Edwards is still playing through an injury, it hasn't been evident on the basepaths, with the 25-year-old nabbing a pair of steals in his four games since rejoining the lineup.

Rojas went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Miami.

Rojas slugged one of Los Angeles' two long balls in the contest, belting a solo shot to left field in the fourth inning. The blast was the shortstop's sixth of the season through 98 games, giving him one more than he hit in 125 contests last year. Though he's not a big power threat, Rojas has swung a steady bat in 2024, slashing .296/.341/.425 over 319 plate appearances.