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

Benintendi will head to the bench along with fellow left-handed hitters Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters while the Red Sox send southpaw Jake Bennett to the bump. Randal Grichuk will replace Benintendi at designated hitter and will bat second.

Perdomo isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against San Diego.

Perdomo will grab a seat on the bench to begin Wednesday's contest after going 2-for-8 with a homer, two additional runs scored and a steal through the first two games of the series. Ildemaro Vargas will fill in as Arizona's shortstop and bat second.

Gonzalez is not in the Red Sox's starting lineup against the White Sox on Wednesday.

Gonzalez will take a breather while the lefty-hitting Masataka Yoshida serves as Boston's designated hitter and bats fifth against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin. Gonzalez has gone 7-for-20 (.350) with five RBI and three extra-base hits over his last five games.

The Phillies optioned Johnson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old righty will be pushed back to Triple-A to make room for Brad Keller's (forearm) return from the injured list. Johnson made eight appearances with the Phillies after being called up June 18, and he surrendered six earned runs and posted a 10:7 K:BB in 7.2 innings while up in the majors. Although he carries a 7.15 ERA in the big leagues, he remains an option to return to Philadelphia later in the year if its bullpen depth is tested.

The Phillies reinstated Keller (forearm) from the injured list Wednesday.

Keller had been on the shelf since June 16 with right forearm tendinitis, but after making two rehab appearances at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, he's officially been cleared to return to Philadelphia's bullpen. The 30-year-old owns a 4.15 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 30.1 innings on the season and will likely slide back into a setup role now that he's fully healthy. Seth Johnson was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Phillies placed Trivino on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to a right thoracic muscle spasm.

Trivino will be eligible to return from the IL on July 22, though even if he's ready to go by then, it's unclear if the Phillies will have a spot available for him in their bullpen. The journeyman reliever was already dropped from the Orioles' 40-man roster earlier this season, and after the Phillies called him up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on June 30, Trivino proceeded to give up four runs on four hits and four walks over three innings in his three appearances before landing on the shelf.

Trammell is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

The left-handed-hitting Trammell will hit the bench for a third straight game, with his last two absences coming against left-handed starting pitchers. Brice Matthews will get the nod in center field Wednesday, but Trammell could still occupy the strong side of a platoon at the position.

Shewmake is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Shewmake will join fellow left-handed hitters LaMonte Wade and Taylor Trammell on the bench while the Astros stock up on some extra right-handed bats to counter Nationals southpaw Foster Griffin. Nick Allen will replace Shewmake at shortstop Wednesday, though both players are likely to see their opportunities in the middle infield dwindle this weekend, when Jeremy Pena (calf) is expected to return from the injured list.

Wade is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Wade will join fellow left-handed hitters Braden Shewmake and Taylor Trammell on the bench while the Astros stock up on some extra right-handed bats to counter Nationals southpaw Foster Griffin. Zach Dezenzo will replace Wade in left field and will bat eighth.

Conine isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Conine will get a breather Wednesday after going 1-for-16 with nine strikeouts to begin the month of July. His absence will allow Heriberto Hernandez to bat sixth while picking up a start in left field.