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Rojas (ankle) entered Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Braves as a pinch-hitter, lining out to left field in his lone at-bat.

Rojas has been withheld from the Miami lineup the past two days while nursing a left ankle bruise, which he sustained in the second half of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta. The fact that he was at least able to contribute as a pinch-hitter Wednesday suggests that Rojas will likely avoid the disabled list. He'll vie for starts at shortstop with JT Riddle once he returns to full strength.

Gordon went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the A's.

Gordon's second homer of the season was a timely one, putting the Mariners up for good in the top of the 12th inning Wednesday. The speedster missed a couple of games over the weekend with a sore shoulder, but he's collected a hit in both games since returning to the lineup and is in the midst of a modest four-game hit streak. That said, he's slashing just .159/.213/.273 through 12 games this month, and he has just 27 steals on the season after swiping 60 bags a year ago.

Swanson went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

His two-run shot in the fourth inning, Swanson's 10th homer of the year, gave the Braves a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The shortstop's .238/.295/.389 slash line on the season is mediocre at best, but he's already set a career high in home runs, and his 46 RBI leave him five shy of matching his personal best in that category as well.

Crawford (head) is starting at shortstop and hitting sixth Wednesday against the Dodgers, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

As expected, Crawford is back in action for the Giants after clearing the league's concussion protocol following an outfield collision in Monday's game. The lefty, who is slashing .275/.346/.431 with 11 homers this season, will face southpaw Hyun-Jin Ryu in his return to the starting lineup.

Camargo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Manager Brian Snitker will reward Charlie Culberson for his impressive play (9-for-26, four homers in August) with another start, this one coming at the expense of Camargo at third base. Camargo has been hitting well lately too, slashing .315/.327/.481 this month, so there shouldn't be any question about his status as the primary option at the hot corner down the stretch.

Rojas (ankle) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Braves, Andre Fernandez of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas left the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Braves with a left ankle bruise. He'll wind up missing at least two starts.

Baez will serve as the leadoff hitter and man second base against the Brewers on Wednesday.

This marks just the third time all year that Baez has hit atop the order as manager Joe Maddon elects to shake things up following Tuesday's defeat. Since the All-Star break, Baez is hitting .295 with a .925 OPS and 17 RBI in 24 games. Don't expect him to remain the first hitter moving forward, though Maddon could decide to keep it going for a little while if the offense performs during Wednesday's matinee.

Anderson is not in the lineup versus the Tigers on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Anderson will take a seat for the series finale after picking up two hits during Tuesday's victory. In his absence, Yolmer Sanchez will start at shortstop while Matt Davidson gets the nod at third base.

Crawford (concussion) is out of the league's concussion protocol and expects to return to the starting lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic Bay Area reports.

Crawford was held out of the lineup after experiencing concussion-like symptoms from an outfield collision Monday. The All-Star shortstop was available to pinch hit after being cleared for action Tuesday, and he will return to his usual starting role Wednesday. Crawford is slashing .275/.346/.431 with 11 homers and 45 RBI this year.

Mondesi went 4-for-4 with a run, an RBI, two doubles and three stolen bases in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Mondesi slashed a couple singles and notched his seventh and eighth doubles of the year. The young shortstop also accomplished the feat of three stolen bags in a game -- giving him 15 on the season -- twice stealing third base. This was the third time in 38 games this season that Mondesi has stolen multiple bases in a game. The 23-year-old is hitting .279 with four home runs, 15 RBI and 22 runs scored on the year.