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

Isbel started back-to-back games after battling an illness earlier this week, and he'll get the night off Wednesday despite the Reds starting a right-handed pitcher (Hunter Greene). Michael Massey, Drew Waters and Dairon Blanco will fill the outfield from left to right.

The Royals optioned Sisk to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Sisk appeared in three games out of the Royals' bullpen during his MLB stint, allowing one run with a 6:3 K:BB over three innings. Andrew Hoffmann's contract was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Royals selected Hoffmann's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Hoffmann has had an excellent start to the 2025 campaign at Omaha, logging a 2.84 ERA and a 37:9 K:BB over 25.1 innings spanning 19 appearances. The 25-year-old will make his MLB debut if he gets into a game, and he should be a middle-inning arm for the Royals. Evan Sisk was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Mullins (rest) is starting and playing center field for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

The Orioles rested Mullins in back-to-back games to begin the week, but he'll be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against St. Louis. Mullins is slashing .226/.320/.446 in 203 plate appearances this season.

Manager Tony Mansolino said that Rutschman will be in the lineup at designated hitter for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Rutschman missed back-to-back games after taking a foul tip to the mask Sunday, but the catcher will avoid a stint on the IL and has been cleared to return to the lineup. It's unclear if Rutschman will need multiple games at DH before being put back behind the dish.

The Rangers optioned Crim to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday.

Crim was called up from Round Rock on Monday but didn't see any game action. He'll yield his spot on the 26-man roster to Corey Seager (hamstring), who's being activated from the 10-day injured list. Crim has logged a .905 OPS in 180 plate appearances at Triple-A.

Seager (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Seager has been idle since May 11 due to a right hamstring strain, and after a brief stint on the injured list, he's been cleared to rejoin the active roster. The Rangers optioned Blaine Crim to Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Seager is slashing .300/.346/.520 with six homers, 15 runs and 12 RBI over 107 plate appearances this season.

Bradish (elbow) said Wednesday he's about halfway through his bullpen progression and is hoping to throw live BP in early July, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Bradish's recovery from Tommy John surgery continues to go smoothly, and he's set a target goal for the next step in his progression. If he begins facing live hitters in early July and goes out on a minor-league rehab assignment shortly thereafter, he could be back with the Orioles in August.

Kwan exited Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to right wrist inflammation, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Nolan Jones replaced Kwan in left field to start the fourth inning, and we now know wrist inflammation is the reason for Kwan's departure. He can be considered day-to-day moving forward. The Guardians are off Thursday before starting a three-game homestand against the Angels on Friday.

Kwan was removed from Wednesday's game against the Dodgers for unknown reasons, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Kwan was replaced by Nolan Jones in left field following the third inning, but it's unclear what prompted the change. Considering Kwan's everyday role and elite production, it's likely due to some injury or illness. We'll likely receive an update later Wednesday.