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Miguel Rojas 2B | LAD
Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Cracks seventh homer of season
Rojas went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a pair of walks in a win over Washington on Thursday.
Rojas took Washington starter Patrick Corbin deep in the second inning to give the Marlins a commanding 6-0 edge. It was the seventh homer of the year for Rojas, who had been stuck in a minor 2-for-13 funk over his previous four contests. The 32-year-old shortstop has turned in another serviceable season, hitting .272 with 34 RBI and 11 stolen bases (13 attempts) in 426 plate appearances.
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Paul DeJong SS | DET
Cardinals' Paul DeJong: Grip on full-time role loosening
DeJong is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Zachary Silver of MLB.com reports.
DeJong will take a seat for the third time in five games, paving the way for Edmundo Sosa to receive a turn at shortstop. The 2019 All-Star's placement atop the depth chart looks to be on shaky ground, given that he's provided a measly .550 OPS in his last 10 games and an underwhelming .641 OPS in August.
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Willy Adames SS | SF
Brewers' Willy Adames: Still sidelined Thursday
Adames (quadriceps) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Cincinnati.
Although manager Craig Counsell downplayed the severity of Adames' injury after the shortstop exited Tuesday's game with left quadriceps discomfort, he'll be held out of the lineup for a second straight contest. Luis Urias will shift to shortstop while Jace Peterson starts at third base.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Rockies' Trevor Story: Nursing minor leg injury
Manager Bud Black said Story left Wednesday's game against the Cubs because he aggravated a leg injury, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
Black said Story expects to be fine, suggesting his exit from Wednesday's nightcap may have been purely precautionary. Story figures to be available for Friday's series opener in Los Angeles, but he should still be considered day-to-day until further updates.
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Trevor Story SS | BOS
Rockies' Trevor Story: Exits with apparent injury
Story exited Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs with an apparent injury, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.
Story took the field before the bottom of the 10th but was removed before the inning began. It's unclear what injury the 28-year-old is dealing with, so he should be considered day-to-day until further updates are provided. Brendan Rodgers shifted to shortstop and Garrett Hampson moved to second base for the 10th inning.
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Tommy Edman 2B | LAD
Cardinals' Tommy Edman: Steals another bag, singles twice
Edman went 2-for-5 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 3-2, extra-inning with over the Tigers
Edman has stolen a base in consecutive games after going 16 contests without doing so. He's hit .349 in his last 10 games, albeit with only three extra-base hits and four RBI. Edman has become a steady presence atop St. Louis' lineup, hitting well enough that Dylan Carlson, back from a wrist injury, appears to be the No. 3 hitter going forward despite having hit leadoff in 15 of his last 20 games before going on the injured list.
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Brandon Crawford SS | STL
Giants' Brandon Crawford: Starting Wednesday
Crawford (back) is starting Wednesday's game against the Mets.
Crawford exited Tuesday's win due to lower-back tightness, but he'll remain in the lineup Wednesday. Across his last four appearances, the 34-year-old has gone 4-for-13 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and two walks.
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Miguel Rojas 2B | LAD
Marlins' Miguel Rojas: Not starting Wednesday
Rojas isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Rojas has gone 2-for-12 with a walk and three strikeouts across his last three appearances, and he'll get a day off Wednesday. Jazz Chisholm will shift to shortstop while Isan Diaz starts at second base.
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Willy Adames SS | SF
Brewers' Willy Adames: Officially out of lineup
Adames (quadriceps) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Reds.
Adames' exclusion from the lineup was expected after he exited Tuesday's contest with left quadriceps discomfort. Manager Craig Counsell didn't sound too concerned about the injury following Tuesday's matchup, and the 25-year-old is considered day-to-day.
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Francisco Lindor SS | NYM
Mets' Francisco Lindor: Retreats to bench
Lindor isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Giants.
Lindor returned from the injured list Tuesday and went 0-for-4 in the series opener against San Francisco, but he'll head back to the bench as he's eased back into action. Javier Baez will shift to shortstop while Jonathan Villar enters the lineup at third base.