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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Rojas (hamstring) will need a rehab assignment before returning from the injured list, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Rojas has been able to take part in agility work and is scheduled to take batting practice with the Dodgers on Wednesday and Friday, but the shortstop won't be able to return without first playing in a few minor-league contests. He could be cleared to begin the rehab assignment as soon as Saturday, but Rojas won't be activated from the 10-day IL until next Monday at the earliest.

Wendle (intercostal) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Wendle went through a full workout earlier this week, clearing the way for him to test things out in game action. It's not clear how many rehab games he will require, but it won't be long before he's back in the Marlins' lineup.

Baez was diagnosed with a left hand contusion after being hit by a pitch in the left hand in the first inning of Wednesday's game against the Brewers, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

He was immediately lifted from the game after being hit in his first at-bat, but fortunately for the shortstop, X-rays on his hand returned negative. Baez, who had slashed .361/.400/.444 over his previous 10 games entering play Wednesday, could return to the lineup for Thursday's series opener versus the Orioles if his hand isn't too sore.

Baez left Wednesday's game against the Brewers in the first inning after being struck in the base of his left hand by a pitch, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Baez took a 93-mile-per-hour fastball from Freddy Peralta off his hand and was replaced by Jonathan Schoop, who entered the game as a pinch runner. Beck notes that Baez injured his middle finger on the same hand just a few days earlier, but the injury he sustained Wednesday could be of greater magnitude. Expect Baez to undergo X-rays later Wednesday as the Tigers look to determine whether he suffered a fracture.

Perdomo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Even though he's a switch hitter, Perdomo has typically sat out against left-handers throughout the season. That trend will continue Wednesday, as Perdomo cedes shortstop to Nick Ahmed with southpaw Ryan Yarbrough on the bump for Kansas City.

Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Duran has hit .400 with four extra-base hits over his last seven games while also adding two stolen bases during that span, so manager Bruce Bochy could have a tough time justifying keeping the 23-year-old out of the lineup moving forward if he continues to produce. For the time being, Duran should at least have a path to a regular role versus left-handed pitching.

Crawford went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a steal in Tuesday's victory over Philadelphia.

Crawford extended Seattle's lead to 2-0 with an RBI single in the fifth inning. He'd reach base again with a two-out walk in the seventh before swiping his first base of the season. Crawford has hit safely in three straight games after going 0-for-7 in his previous four contests. He's slashing .242/.390/.333 with six doubles, four RBI and 13 runs scored while hitting at the bottom of the Mariners' lineup.

Duran went 0-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

Duran saw his six-game hitting streak end Tuesday, though he did pick up his second steal of the year in the loss. Duran has gotten off to a nice start this season, seeing an increase in playing time with Corey Seager (hamstring) sidelined. The 24-year-old Duran is slashing .289/.319/.422 with a home run, six RBI and five runs scored through his first 47 plate appearances.

Mateo is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale with the Red Sox, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

Mateo will get a breather after he went 2-for-7 with a solo homer, a double and three runs scored over the first two games of the series. Gunnar Henderson will take over at shortstop while Ryan O'Hearn enters the lineup at first base and bats seventh against Boston.

Barrero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

Barrero had been scheduled to receive the day off Tuesday, but he was ultimately added to the lineup late as a replacement for Wil Myers (neck) and proceeded to 0-for-3 with a walk and a run in the Reds' 7-6 win. With Myers back in action for Wednesday's series finale, Barrero will now get a chance to rest.