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McNeil is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

The left-handed-hitting McNeil looks to be in a straightforward platoon at second base, as he's now been absent from the lineup each of the three times the Athletics have gone up against a southpaw. Darrell Hernaiz is covering second base and batting eighth Wednesday.

Butler is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Atlanta.

Atlanta is sending left-hander Chris Sale to the mound, and this marks the second time in three games versus southpaws this season that the lefty-swinging Butler is out of the lineup. Brent Rooker is getting a start in right field and Shea Langeliers will be the designated hitter for the Athletics.

Kurtz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Atlanta.

Kurtz will receive his first day off of the season after going 1-for-17 with 11 strikeouts through five games. Andy Ibanez will get a start at first base and bat second as the Athletics take on lefty ace Chris Sale at Truist Park.

Seager went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 8-5 win over Baltimore.

Seager clubbed his second homer of the season, a solo shot in the ninth inning. The multi-hit effort was the third in five starts for Seager, who is 6-for-18 with four RBI to open the season. The early production is an encouraging sign for the shortstop, who was limited to 102 games in 2025.

Veen (knee) went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his first rehab game with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Veen served as the designated hitter for the Isotopes in what was his first game action in three weeks as he works his way back from a right knee contusion. The 24-year-old created some buzz early in spring training with his new physique and a couple home runs before the knee issue sidetracked him. Veen is likely to remain at Albuquerque once his rehab assignment is over, but he could push for a role with the Rockies at some point this season.

Bolton earned the save in Tuesday's 9-2 win over the Red Sox, allowing a run on three hits and a walk over three innings. He struck out five.

Making his first appearance with the Astros, Bolton earned his first career save, pitching the final three innings in Tuesday's decisive victory. The 27-year-old right-hander made Houston's Opening Day bullpen with numerous pitchers starting the year on the injured list. Bolton has a career ERA of 5.60 with a 1.78 WHIP over 45 innings across four seasons.

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

Nathaniel Lowe will draw the start at designated hitter while Suarez rests for the first time this season as the Reds close out their series against Pittsburgh with a day game after a night game. Through Cincinnati's first five games, Suarez has gone 4-for-21 with one home run, one walk, four RBI and an additional run while striking out nine times.

Crim (oblique) went 1-for-3 with a single in his first rehab game with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

Crim missed most of Cactus League action with a strained oblique but has been deemed ready to play in games again. It's essentially the start of spring training for Crim, so his rehab assignment could be a lengthy one and he's not a given to rejoin the major-league roster at the end of the assignment.

Duran started at third base and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Orioles.

Duran put the Rangers up early with a solo shot in the third inning. He filled in for the struggling Josh Jung, who is 0-for-17 to start the season. The versatile Duran has started twice this season -- the other start coming at second base -- and contributed an extra-base hit and RBI in each contest.

Crawford (shoulder) went 0-for-4 with a walk in his first rehab game with Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.

Crawford played all nine innings at shortstop in his first game action in three weeks. The veteran infielder's rehab assignment happened to kick off on the same day the Mariners announced a contract extension with top shortstop prospect Colt Emerson, who played third base for the Rainiers next to Crawford on Tuesday. Emerson is expected to remain at Tacoma for now and Crawford could be activated at any time, but the former could eventually push aside the latter when he's ready to take over at shortstop with the big club.