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DeJong is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

DeJong will take a seat for the third game in a row, including a second straight matchup versus a right-hander (Kutter Crawford). Though he's produced a home run and two walks in his four starts since joining the Royals a week ago, DeJong looks like he'll have to settle for more of a part-time role in Kansas City while he's part of a much more talented infield than the one he occupied in Chicago earlier in the season.

Sogard will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Sogard will pick up his third consecutive start, this time facing off against a lefty (Cole Ragans) after his prior two starts came versus right-handed pitching. Tyler O'Neill missed both of those two matchups against righties and had been viewed as day-to-day until he was placed on the injured list Wednesday with an infection in his left lower leg. With O'Neill now in line for at least a week-long absence, Sogard could have an opportunity to see continued reps versus righties after opening his big-league career with five hits and two walks through his first 18 plate appearances. However, the Red Sox brought back the left-handed-hitting Enmanuel Valdez from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move Wednesday, and he could challenge Sogard for O'Neill's vacant spot in the lineup versus righties.

The Red Sox optioned Booser to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The 32-year-old has a 2.00 ERA and 4:3 K:BB over nine innings since being recalled by Boston on July 12, but he'll be the odd man out of the bullpen as Chris Martin (elbow) returns from the injured list. Booser has been a reliable bullpen piece for the Red Sox this season with a 2.77 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 38 outings, so he should be back in the big leagues before too long.

The Red Sox recalled Valdez from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The 25-year-old is back in the big leagues as Tyler O'Neill (illness/leg) lands on the injured list. Boston's infield is currently in good health, so Valdez is unlikely to see much action while in the majors.

Malloy isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

After going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Tuesday's series opener, Malloy will get a day to rest Wednesday. His absence will move Colt Keith into the DH role while Zach McKinstry starts at second base and bats seventh.

Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

With lefty Tarik Skubal set to start on the mound for Detroit, the left-handed bat of Raley will step out of the lineup Wednesday. Mitch Haniger will start in right field with Cal Raleigh serving as the DH, and Mitch Garver will do the catching for George Kirby.

The Red Sox reinstated Martin (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

The right-hander looked good during his bullpen sessions over the past week and will rejoin the Red Sox without a minor-league rehab assignment. Martin has a 3.42 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 29:2 K:BB across 26.1 innings this season and should return to a setup role now that he's healthy.

Rojas isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Wednesday's game against Detroit, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Southpaw Tarik Skubal will toe the slab for the Tigers, which will send the lefty-hitting Rojas to the bench to begin Wednesday's contest. Dylan Moore will slide over to third base as a result, allowing Leo Rivas to pick up a start at shortstop.

DeLuca is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

DeLuca had started in three of the Rays' last four matchups with right-handers but will head to the bench Wednesday while the Cardinals send righty Erick Fedde to the hill. Dylan Carlson will pick up a start in left field in DeLuca's stead.

Turner (hand) will start at first base and bat fourth Wednesday against the Tigers, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Turner was pulled from Tuesday's contest after taking a pitch off his left hand, but his bruise won't keep him out of Wednesday's game. The 39-year-old veteran has been hot since the All-Star break, slashing .364/.407/.509 with two homers and eight RBI across 59 plate appearances.