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Tellez went 4-for-6 with two home runs, a double and eight RBI in Wednesday's 18-4 win over the Reds.

Tellez singled in the first inning before he later launched a grand slam off Vladimir Gutierrez in the third frame, scoring Willy Adames, Christian Yelich and Andrew McCutchen in the process. The 27-year-old also added a two-run shot in the bottom of the sixth and an RBI double in eighth inning, finishing his day with an eye-popping eight RBI. The two homers have him up to seven total on the season to go with 21 RBI. Over his last four games, Tellez has launched four long balls and notched 12 RBI over 15 at-bats.

Manager Tony La Russa said that Vaughn (hand), who is out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Cubs, will "most probably" be placed on the injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the Red Sox, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

The 24-year-old has been sidelined since being hit by a pitch on the right hand last Friday, and he hasn't recovered as hoped over the past few days. It's unclear exactly how long Vaughn is expected to be sidelined, though the fact he's been considered day-to-day to this point could mean he won't require a lengthy absence. Adam Engel should see more opportunities in the outfield while Vaughn is out.

Rivera was released by the Tigers on Wednesday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

Rivera appeared in 95 games at High-A West Michigan last year and hit .207 with 21 home runs, 60 RBI and 45 runs. The 24-year-old hasn't yet played in the minors this year, and he'll be free to seek out other opportunities.

Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Votto (illness) will likely be on the COVID-19 injured list for "more than a couple of days," C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Though the Reds haven't formally said whether Votto tested positive for COVID-19, the skipper's comments would seem to imply that the veteran first baseman is likely experiencing symptoms of the virus and wasn't deactivated earlier this week for precautionary reasons. More clarity on Votto's status could arrive over the weekend, but fantasy managers shouldn't count on him being available for the Reds' four-game home series with Pittsburgh that begins Friday.

Vaughn (hand) isn't starting Wednesday against the Cubs, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Vaughn was hit by a pitch on his right hand in Friday's loss to the Angels and will be out of the lineup for a fifth straight game. Whether the 24-year-old will be available off the bench remains to be seen, but AJ Pollock will shift to left field while Adam Engel starts in right.

Beaty is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Guardians.

Beaty will see his streak of six consecutive starts come to an end while he sits in favor of Jose Azocar in the nightcap. He served as San Diego's designated hitter in the team's 5-4 win in Game 1 of the day, going 1-for-4 with a run.

Naylor isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Padres.

Naylor drew the start in Wednesday's matinee and went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Franmil Reyes will serve as the designated hitter while Ernie Clement enters the lineup at the hot corner in the second game.

Wade (knee) is in the lineup at Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

The Giants were initially optimistic that Wade could be back with the major-league club as early as Tuesday, but he'll appear in at least one more rehab game. He's posted a 1.088 OPS over six rehab games, so it's possible he'll rejoin the Giants when they return home Thursday.

Cron went 3-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 10-2 loss to the Nationals.

His eighth-inning blast off Erasmo Ramirez was too little, too late for the Rockies. Cron continues to swing a hot bat despite a lack of consistent help around him in the lineup, and his nine homers ties him for the major-league lead with Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo. Cron also boasts a .307/.354/.693 slash line with 22 RBI in 23 games.

Bell went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Rockies.

The first baseman hadn't homered in 17 games prior to crushing a German Marquez fastball the other way in the third inning Tuesday, but Bell has been extremely productive despite the lack of over-the-fence power. He's reeled off three multi-hit performances over the last four games, and in 24 contests on the season he's slashing .366/.464/.549 with three homers, 16 runs and 18 RBI.