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Solano went 4-for-5 with two doubles, a home run, two RBI and two runs overall in Wednesday's 11-8 win over the Rockies.

Solano entered Wednesday having not recorded multiple extra-base hits in a game this season, but he delivered three to help power the Giants' offense in Colorado. The 31-year-old has a .417/.436/.722 slash line with five doubles and two home runs through 11 games in July.

Bour was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Bour will head back to the minors to free up a roster spot for Luke Bard, who was summoned from the minors in a corresponding move. The slugger showed some improvements at the plate during his most recent stint with the big club (.227/.271/.545 in 15 games), though he's still slashing just .183/.269/.387 on the season (160 plate appearances).

Alonso went 1-for-6 with a home run, two RBI and two runs in a 14-4 victory against the Twins on Wednesday.

The rookie continues to rack up the home runs, slugging three since July 4 and 31 overall this season -- although Wednesday's was his first since his historic performance during All-Star weekend. Alonso has 54 extra-base hits, leading to a .613 slugging percentage that ranked sixth in the majors coming into Wednesday. Alonso is batting .270 with 71 RBI, 59 runs and a stolen base in 344 at-bats this season, rendering him a lucrative fantasy asset in all formats.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and walk during a 6-5 victory against the Pirates on Wednesday.

It's a small sample, but the first baseman is 4-for-13 (.308) with two home runs and a double over the last four games. Goldschmidt is now on pace for another 30-homer season, but just barely. Moreover, he's batting only .251, particularly notable considering he hasn't hit below .290 since 2012. Goldschmidt has 18 home runs, 43 RBI and 56 runs in 351 at-bats overall this season.

Dixon is starting at first base and hitting seventh Wednesday against the Indians, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Dixon was originally slated to get the day off, but an injury to Niko Goodrum (finger) during batting practice forced the first baseman into action. Through nine games this month, Dixon is slashing .207/.303/.379 with one home run and five RBI.

Dixon is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.

Dixon hits the bench for the second time in three games. Harold Castro will handle first base in his absence.

Smith is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Twins.

He is just 3-for-28 in eight games this month, and will take a seat despite the fact that the Mets have the designated hitter spot at their disposal while playing in Minnesota. Adeiny Hechavarria starts at second base, allowing Robinson Cano to start at designated hitter.

Bell isn't in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Cardinals.

He's played in all but one of Pittsburgh's first 94 games and is slashing .220/.313/.504 since the end of May. Bell has still produced power during his slump, however, hitting nine homers and 32 RBI over the stretch. Jose Osuna will replace him for the afternoon at first base.

Hiura went 3-for-3 with two walks, a home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 13-1 rout of Atlanta.

The rookie's solo shot in the second inning got the Brewers rolling, and he remains a key part of the offense after that. Hiura is making sure he's in no danger of a return trip to Triple-A, slashing .357/.438/.661 with four homers, four steals, nine runs and nine RBI in 15 games since his return to Milwaukee in late June.

Flores (foot) will be reassessed Wednesday after playing two rehab games at Triple-A Reno, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Flores recently moved his rehab from the rookie-level Arizona League to Reno and went 4-for-9 with four RBI. If all checks out, he could be activated for Thursday's game against Milwaukee.