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Witt went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Twins.

Witt recorded his third straight multi-hit effort, and he's up to a 13-game hitting streak. During that longer span, he's batted .327 (17-for-52) with five doubles, six RBI, eight runs scored and two steals. The 22-year-old rookie has lifted his season slash line up to .254/.294/.439 with 20 home runs, 28 steals, 76 RBI and 77 runs scored in 139 contests. He's seeing regular time at his natural position of shortstop lately.

Seager went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Angels.

Seager took Jose Quijada yard in the eighth inning to record his 32nd homer of the season. He has gone deep three times in his last eight starts, also tallying eight RBI and eight runs scored in that span. Seager has a solid .246/.329/.461 line across 625 plate appearances this year, with the average and on-base figures being the worst numbers of his big-league career.

Lopez was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Lopez has spent the last week and a half in the minors but will rejoin the big-league club after Santiago Espinal (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Lopez has slashed .297/.378/.415 with three homers, 53 runs, 34 RBI and 14 stolen bases over 91 Triple-A games this year, but he hasn't yet appeared in a big-league game.

Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring tendinitis Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 19, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Wendle was out of the lineup for the last three games due to what manager Don Mattingly described as "bumps and bruises," and the infielder will be forced to miss at least another week after being diagnosed with a hamstring injury. Jordan Groshans and Charles Leblanc should see increased playing time in Wendle's absence. It's not yet clear whether the team expects the 32-year-old to return prior to the end of the regular season.

Tena was promoted to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

The 21-year-old middle infielder has spent all season with Double-A Akron, recording a .710 OPS along with 66 RBI. Tena's high strikeout rate -- roughly 25 percent -- continues to be a concern, but if he can find a way to cut his whiffs he may be of use for the big-league club at some point in 2023.

Story was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left heel contusion Thursday, retroactive to Sept. 19, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Story has been sidelined with his heel injury for over a week, and he'll miss at least another week after the Red Sox opted to place him on the injured list. While the 29-year-old will be eligible to return as early as Sept. 29, it's possible that he'll be shut down for the remainder of the season since Boston isn't in the playoff picture. Bobby Dalbec was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, and Christian Arroyo should see increased playing time at second base while Story is unavailable.

Story (heel) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Story continues to deal with a heel injury that will keep him out of the lineup for an eighth consecutive game, but the Red Sox have chosen to keep him off the injured list for now. Yu Chang will take over at the keystone and bat eighth.

Crawford is dealing with some leg/knee issues but is available off the bench Thursday in Oakland, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

He tweaked it sliding during last weekend's series in Anaheim. The Mariners are hoping a full day off Thursday will get Crawford right physically, although Divish notes Crawford could be used late as a defensive replacement.

Barrero isn't starting Thursday against the Brewers.

Barrero is on the bench for a second consecutive matchup after going 2-for-12 with a run and five strikeouts over his last three games. Kyle Farmer will start at shortstop and bat third.

Crawford isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Athletics.

Crawford is getting a day off after he went 0-for-7 over the last two games. Dylan Moore will take his place at shortstop and bat eighth.