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Arcia is not in the lineup versus the Reds on Thursday.

Arcia will remain out of the starting nine for the second straight game, and fourth time in the past five outings. He did join Wednesday's game, going 0-for-3 with one run scored during the club's extra-inning victory. Hernan Perez will draw a start at shortstop for the series finale.

Camargo went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, two runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Rays.

Camargo came up with a game-tying three-run homer in the first inning and would end up reaching base safely four times in all in this one. The 24-year-old has been enjoying a solid August, slashing .308/.351/.452 with 11 extra-base hits and 17 RBI in the month.

Arcia is out of the starting nine versus the Reds on Wednesday.

Arcia will ride the pine for a third time in the past four games while Jonathan Schoop gets a start at shortstop. Since returning to the big leagues in late July, Arcia is hitting .275/.306/.362 with one home run and seven RBI across 24 games.

Baez will not be in the lineup against the Mets on Wednesday, Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune reports.

Baez will receive a rare breather after starting the past 29 games. With the Cubs finishing up Tuesday's suspended game Wednesday afternoon and playing the regularly-scheduled matinee, manager Joe Maddon will give Baez some rest with 14 games coming up in the next 14 days. In his place, David Bote will get a start at shortstop.

Story went 2-for-4 with his 21st stolen base of the season and a run in the Rockies' 3-2 win over the Angels on Tuesday.

Story was also caught stealing in the contest, but his 21-for-27 success rate on the bases this season is excellent for a player who had gone only 15-for-22 on steal attempts through his first two years in the majors. In addition to his contributions on the basepaths, Story is also one home run shy of matching the career-best total of 27 he notched as a rookie. He's only one of five players in the majors with 25 or more long balls and 20 or more steals in 2018.

Turner went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Mets.

Seven different Nats crossed the plate more than once in the 15-0 drubbing, and Turner joined in on the parade around the basepaths. The shortstop has had a bit of a sluggish August, slashing .265/.318/.392, but his two homers, seven steals, nine RBI and 17 runs in 25 games have still given him solid fantasy value.

Ahmed is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Ahmed is 5-for-12 over the last three games but will head to the bench against Mariners starter Mike Leake (illness). Ketel Marte will move to shortstop while Daniel Descalso starts at second base.

Rojas is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Braves, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas will take a seat after starting and collecting a hit in each of the last four games. JT Riddle earns the starting nod at shortstop, batting fifth.

Swanson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run against the Marlins on Saturday.

Swanson took Drew Steckenrider deep in the ninth inning to record his 13th home run of the season. He has now blasted six home runs in 99 second-half at-bats, only one fewer than he recorded in 300 at-bats prior to the break. Though his production is not all that appealing in shallow formats, Swanson has taken a step forward with his run and power production from the 2017 season -- his first full season at the major-league level.

Crawford went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Crawford's three-run blast in the first inning was his 12th long ball of the season but just his second since the All-Star break, and the shortstop is hitting a rough .184 (21-for-114) in the second half. His .263/.333/.413 slash line on the year is on par with his usual output, however, so Saturday's power display could be a sign he's about to right the ship.