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Alonso (elbow) had negative X-ray results after taking a pitch to the elbow and exiting Wednesday's game in San Francisco, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

That Alonso didn't exit the game immediately after getting hit suggested he avoided a major injury, and the X-ray confirmed as much. He should be considered day-to-day, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for Thursday's series opener in Los Angeles.

Manager Joe Girardi said Hoskins (groin) is doing better and could be activated off the injured list Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

The Phillies were originally targeting a return for Hoskins during the series against the Diamondbacks, but it now appears the earliest he could be activated is Friday's series opener versus the Padres. Brad Miller should continue to fill in at first base until Hoskins officially rejoins the active roster.

Alonso was removed from Wednesday's game against the Giants after taking a pitch to the elbow, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Alonso stayed on base and came around to score the tying run, but he was replaced at first base by Dominic Smith for the bottom of the ninth. He should be considered day-to-day, with an update on his condition likely coming after the afternoon contest ends.

Lowe isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Lowe will get a chance to reset after he went 0-for-8 with two strikeouts across the last two games. Charlie Culberson will start at first base and bat sixth.

Vaughn isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Vaughn went 3-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and two runs across the last three games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Eloy Jimenez will serve as the designated hitter while Jake Lamb starts in left field.

Voit isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Voit has been hot at the plate recently, as he went 6-for-13 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs across the last four games. Although he had an everyday role recently, he'll see fewer at-bats after Anthony Rizzo (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.

Rizzo (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and will start in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.

The 32-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 8, but he participated in baseball activities Tuesday after he cleared the league's health and safety protocols. He'll return from the IL to bat second in Wednesday's series finale against Boston, while Luke Voit will move into a backup role now that Rizzo is back in action.

Diaz isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz returned to the lineup Tuesday after a three-game absence due to a sprained left thumb, and he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Joey Wendle will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.

Alonso went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss against the Giants.

Alonso was responsible for all the offense the Mets mustered in Tuesday's loss with a two-run bomb in the eighth inning off Logan Webb, and now the slugging first baseman has 26 homers on the season. He endured an 0-for-21 slump earlier this month but he's bounced back with hits in five of his last six games, hitting .280 in a stretch in which he's also gone yard twice.

Voit went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during a 2-0 win over the Red Sox in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

After going 1-for-2 with a walk and two RBI in the matinee, Voit took Nathan Eovaldi deep in the second inning of the nightcap, giving Luis Gil and the Yankees' bullpen all the run support they would need. The first baseman has homered twice as part of a modest four-game hitting streak, and now that he's healthy Voit could be gearing up for a big finish to the campaign. He could use it -- he's slashing a disappointing .241/.325/.400 through 39 contests this season with only six homers and 20 RBI. Figuring out playing time for everyone could also be an issue once Anthony Rizzo returns from the COVID list.