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Rengifo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Rengifo had been included in the lineup in each of the Brewers' last three games, though two of those starts came against left-handed pitching. At least for the early part of the season, the left-handed-hitting David Hamilton looks poised to see most of the starts at third base against right-handed pitching, so Rengifo will have to settle for more of a utility role.

Rays manager Kevin Cash said Wednesday that Lux (shoulder) is headed to Triple-A Durham to begin a rehab assignment, Ryan Bass of Rays.tv reports.

Cash said that Lux will play a few games in a row to "see how it goes" before the team decides whether he's ready for activation from the 10-day injured list. Lux -- who is recovering from a right shoulder impingement -- is eligible to return at any time, so he should be ready for his season debut at some point next week if all goes well. The 28-year-old is poised to operate as Tampa Bay's primary second baseman.

Lee went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Padres.

Lee lined a two-RBI double to right field in the first inning and added another double in the fifth. He also drove in San Francisco's final run in the ninth with a single to left field. The 27-year-old outfielder had logged just one hit -- a double -- entering Tuesday's contest. He's now slashing .222/.300/.389 with three RBI, two runs scored and a 2:3 BB:K across 20 plate appearances in five games.

Feduccia is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Feduccia had been included in the starting nine in the Rays' first two matchups of the season against right-handed starters, but he'll end up hitting the bench Wednesday for the third game in a row. Two of those absences have come against righties, which suggests that the Rays aren't planning to go with a hard platoon of the left-handed-hitting Feduccia and the right-handed-hitting Nick Fortes at catcher.

Chapman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Padres.

Chapman singled in the first inning before coming around to score San Francisco's third and final run of the frame. The veteran third baseman followed that up with a leadoff homer to left field in the third, marking his first long ball of the season. He's recorded at least one hit in three straight outings and is now slashing .222/.333/.389 with three runs scored, two RBI and a 3:3 BB:K across 21 plate appearances in five games.

Williams is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Ben Williamson will cover shortstop in the series finale in Milwaukee after Williams had occupied the position in each of the Rays' first five games. The 22-year-old rookie has gotten off to a slow start, slashing just .158/.200/.211 while striking out in six of his 21 plate appearances.

Thomas is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Tigers.

With ace southpaw Tarik Skubal toeing the slab for the Tigers, the left-handed-swinging Thomas will begin the contest on the bench. Jordan Lawlar will slide over to center field and Tim Tawa will grab a start in left field for the Diamondbacks.

Baty is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

After taking a seat against Cardinals righty Andre Pallante in Tuesday's 3-0 loss, the left-handed-hitting Baty will remain on the bench as St. Louis sends southpaw Matthew Liberatore to the bump for the series finale. Mark Vientos will stick in the starting nine in Baty's place, manning first base and batting sixth.

Santana is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Starting at first base will be Jose Fernandez, who clubbed two home runs in his first major-league game Tuesday. Santana had started the first five games of the season, going 1-for-16 with a 2:6 BB:K.

Benge is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

With lefty Matthew Liberatore on the bump, the left-handed-hitting Benge will exit the starting nine for the first time this season as the Mets wrap up their series in St. Louis. Tyrone Taylor will step in as the Mets' starter in right field in place of Benge, who has opened his big-league career by going 3-for-17 with a solo home run and two stolen bases.