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Busch is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Guardians.

The lefty-hitting Busch will take a seat Tuesday as southpaw Matthew Boyd takes the mound for Cleveland. Patrick Wisdom will bat fifth and play first base.

Wesneski (forearm) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Wesneski has been rehabbing his strained right forearm at the Cubs' facility in Arizona, and Tuesday's workout marked his first mound activity since being placed on the injured list July 20. The 26-year-old appears to be multiple weeks out from being reinstated from the IL.

The Nationals designated Weems for assignment Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

The transaction frees up space on the 40-man roster. Weems has struggled mightily this season, collecting a 6.70 ERA and 35:24 K:BB across 41.2 relief innings.

The Nationals designated Ramirez for assignment Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Ramirez slashed just .243/.273/.365 in 25 games for the Nationals, which was only a modest improvement over the .268/.284/.305 he hit with the Rays earlier this season. The 29-year-old still boasts a career .316/.351/.438 batting line against lefties, so he could draw some interest from a club in need a short-side platoon bat.

The Nationals selected Chaparro's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Acquired from the Diamondbacks in the Dylan Floro trade, Chaparro is receiving his first major-league promotion after slashing .328/.405/.572 with 23 home runs over 105 games in 2024 at the Triple-A level. The 25-year-old is expected to play regularly while alternating with Juan Yepez at first base and designated hitter. Chaparro is starting at first base and batting sixth Tuesday in Baltimore in his major-league debut.

Scott (elbow) played catch Monday and Tuesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

It's the first bit of throwing he's done since he was diagnosed with a sprained UCL in his right elbow in late July. Scott threw 35 fastballs from 75 feet Tuesday and will progress to 90 feet in his next throwing session. There's no timetable for the rookie right-hander's return, but it will take multiple weeks for him to become game-ready.

Vientos (ankle) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

The 24-year-old was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup against the Mariners due to left ankle soreness, and he'll sit for a second consecutive game Tuesday. According to Laura Albanese of Newsday, Vientos is expected to be available off the bench and should rejoin the lineup Wednesday. Jose Iglesias will receive a start at third base and bat seventh.

Pham is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Pham has one hit in his last 14 at-bats across the last four games, and he'll get the night off Tuesday to clear his head. Since being acquired by the Cardinals near the trade deadline, Pham is slashing .279/.311/.535 across 45 plate appearances.

Marte is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

After making 10 consecutive starts at third base, Marte will get the night off Tuesday. In his place, Santiago Espinal will play third and bat ninth. Marte is slashing .179/.218/.299 across 142 plate appearances this season.

The Phillies optioned Marte to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

The right-hander was recalled by Philadelphia on July 20 and will return to the minors after he surrendered seven runs across two-thirds of an inning Saturday at Arizona. Even prior to that ugly showing, Marte had a 4.63 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 21:13 K:BB across 23.1 big-league innings this season.