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Montgomery (shin) will start at shortstop and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

The White Sox held Montgomery out of the lineup Tuesday due to a sore right shin, an injury that stemmed from fouling a pitch off of himself during Monday's 10-3 win. Montgomery was still deemed available off the bench Tuesday, though he went unused in Chicago's 10-0 loss. He's feeling good after a day of rest and will take back his usual spot in the field and in the heart of the Chicago lineup.

Rivera will start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

The Red Sox had left open the possibility of Ranger Suarez (groin/illness) coming off the injured list to start Wednesday's nightcap, but they'll hold Suarez back for now and give Rivera another turn. Rivera has allowed three runs with a 9:4 K:BB over 9.1 frames covering two starts and one relief appearance for Boston this season. He's thrown 64 pitches in both of his starts and not lasted more than 3.2 innings in either outing, so Rivera is unlikely to offer significant length Wednesday.

Interim manager Chad Tracy said that Suarez (groin/illness) won't be activated from the injured list to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Suarez isn't dealing with any setbacks related to the left groin strain that sent him to the shelf July 9; instead, it's an illness that surfaced earlier this week that will keep him from taking the hill Wednesday. Eduardo Rivera will draw the start for the nightcap as the Red Sox go for their 16th straight win, but Suarez shouldn't have to wait long to return from the injured list. The Red Sox could insert Suarez into the rotation at some point during their home series versus the Blue Jays this weekend or in Monday's series opener versus the Athletics.

Chapman secured the save in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Baltimore, allowing one hit and one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.

Chapman threw only six of his 13 pitches for strikes and failed to record a strikeout, so he didn't have his best stuff on the hill Wednesday. Even so, the veteran southpaw successfully converted his seventh consecutive save and hasn't given up a run in six straight outings. Through 32.2 innings this year, Chapman has a 1.93 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 40:16 K:BB with 23 saves in 25 attempts.

Bennett (6-3) earned the win in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Orioles, allowing three runs on nine hits and no walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

While Bennett did fall one out shy of logging a quality start, he pitched deep enough into the game to claim the win. The 25-year-old southpaw was staked to an early 4-0 lead Wednesday, pounding the zone for 64 strikes (84 pitches), and the three runs allowed were his most since his June 10 start in Tampa Bay. Bennett, who has worked at least five innings in all 10 of his outings, is set to bring an impressive 2.58 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 42:9 K:BB over 59.1 frames into a tough test in Sacramento against the Athletics.

Kremer (1-3) took the loss against the Red Sox, allowing six runs on eight hits and one walk in six innings during Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader. He struck out five.

Kremer was unable to cool down the surging Red Sox, surrendering four runs in the first inning and never quite fully settling in afterwards. The 30-year-old right-hander registered season worsts in both runs and hits allowed, and he's now given up multiple runs in five of his first six starts. Although Kremer has a rough 5.06 ERA through 32 innings, his 34:8 K:BB and 1.19 WHIP are much more encouraging figures.

Caratini will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Caratini sat out the Twins' first game following the All-Star break, but he's been included in the lineup for each of the ensuing five contests while the team has gone up against three left-handed and two right-handed starters. The Twins will continue to make room for Caratini in the lineup versus lefties, but he may be stuck in more of a part-time role versus righties following Ryan Jeffers' recent return from the injured list.

Kreidler is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Cleveland.

Kreidler had made four consecutive starts but totaled only one hit over that span. Brooks Lee will slide over to shortstop for the Twins on Wednesday.

Jeffers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Jeffers will retreat to the bench after he had started in five of the Twins' last six games. Alex Jackson will get the nod behind the plate in place of Jeffers, who has gone 5-for-21 with two home runs, two doubles, three walks and six RBI in six contests since returning from the injured list July 10.

Buxton is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.

Buxton started the last two days upon his return from the injured list, but he will get a break Wednesday. Luke Keaschall will patrol center field and bat eighth for the Twins.