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Durbin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Durbin had started in each of the Brewers' previous three games, but he'll get a breather for the series finale as the Pirates send right-hander Mitch Keller to the mound. Anthony Seigler will get the nod at third base Wednesday, but Durbin could be a candidate to replace him at some point during the game, especially if the Pirates send a lefty to the mound.

McLain is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

McLain will take a breather, and Santiago Espinal will man second base and bat eighth Wednesday. Over the last 30 days, McLain has slashed .279/.326/.349 with one home run, seven RBI, 11 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 7:26 BB:K. The extra-base power hasn't been there for McLain this season. After slugging .507 as a rookie in 2023, McLain missed the 2024 season and has slugged just .339 across 452 plate appearances this year.

Chapman is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

It looks like a routine day off for the veteran third baseman, as Casey Schmitt is getting the start at third and batting third. Chapman has slashed just .205/.302/.422 with four home runs, 13 RBI, 11 runs scored and a 10:27 K:BB over the last 30 days.

The Pirates recalled Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Simon made his MLB debut with Pittsburgh earlier this season, slashing .234/.327/.277 with two doubles, five RBI, six runs scored and a 7:7 BB:K across his first 56 big-league plate appearances. He'll provide the Pirates with some middle-infield and outfield depth.

The Pirates placed Cruz (concussion) on the 7-day injured list Wednesday.

Cruz collided with teammate Jack Suwinski in the outfield Tuesday against the Brewers and was removed from the game in the sixth inning. He'll spend the next week trying to clear concussion protocol. In a corresponding move, the Pirates recalled Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis. Over the last 30 days, Cruz has slashed just .188/.245/.341 with two home runs, 14 RBI, nine runs scored, five stolen bases and a 7:29 BB:K.

Crews (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Thursday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Crews has been sidelined with a strained oblique since May 20 but has appeared in 12 games at Triple-A Rochester on his rehab assignment, slashing .256/.326/.436 with two home runs, seven RBI, five runs scored, one stolen base and a 1:7 BB:K across 43 plate appearances. Prior to his injury in May, Crews was struggling badly at the plate, batting .196/.266/.354 with seven home runs, 15 RBI, 24 runs scored, 11 stolen bases and an 11:48 BB:K over 173 trips to the dish.

Scott threw a bullpen session last week and is "doing well" in his recovery from right elbow surgery, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

It was Scott's first bullpen session since he underwent a hybrid Tommy John and internal brace procedure on his pitching elbow last September. He's not expected to pitch this season and remains on the 60-day injured list.

The Diamondbacks recalled Kelly from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Arizona had optioned Kelly to Triple-A on Saturday after he made a pair of relief appearances following his promotion from the minors, but he'll be eligible to rejoin the big club after starter Anthony DeSclafani (thumb) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. DeSclafani's next turn through the rotation is scheduled to come up Sunday in Colorado, and Arizona could turn to Kelly to make a start if he's not needed in relief over the team's next four contests. Kelly had operated primarily as a starter at Reno this season, accruing a 5.82 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 42:33 K:BB across 85 innings.

The Diamondbacks placed DeSclafani on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right thumb inflammation, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Arizona recalled right-hander Casey Kelly from Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move, and if he's not needed in relief over the next four days, he could end up taking DeSclafani's spot in the rotation the next time it comes up Sunday in Colorado. DeSclafani initially worked in relief after joining the Diamondbacks in mid-June, but he had started in his last three appearances and logged a 5.99 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 7:5 K:BB in 9.2 innings during that stretch.

The Reds optioned Benschoter to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

Benschoter will head back down to the minors after the Reds activated Hunter Greene (groin) from the 15-day IL on Wednesday. Benschoter has yet to make his MLB debut, as he didn't appear in a game during either of his two short stints on the 26-man roster this season. He owns a 3.78 ERA and 7.7 K/9 across 104 innings at Triple-A.