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Hernandez isn't starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Hernandez had returned to the leadoff spot in each of the last six games and went 4-for-25 with three doubles, three runs, three RBI and seven strikeouts during that time. Alex Verdugo will shift to center field while J.D. Martinez plays left field in a National League park.

The Red Sox optioned Chavis to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Boston was in need of an extra arm out of the bullpen after starter Eduardo Rodriguez was able to give Boston only four innings in Tuesday's 10-8 win over Atlanta, so Chavis will cede his spot on the active roster to reliever Yacksel Rios. Chavis didn't appear off the bench for Boston during his two-day stint with the club.

Garcia, who was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, is expected to see regular starts at second base versus right-handed pitching while Starlin Castro (personal) remains on the restricted list, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

The 21-year-old will occupy the keystone and bat sixth Wednesday against the Pirates, while Jordy Mercer picks up the start at Castro's normal spot at third base. Meanwhile, Josh Harrison is sitting out the series finale in what amounts to a rest day, but he should be a fixture in the lineup against both right- and left-handed pitching. The lefty-hitting Garcia and righty-hitting Mercer will likely form a de facto platoon, with Garcia starting at second base and Harrison starting at third base versus right-handed pitching.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Gonzales (finger) could be cleared to resume full baseball activities by the end of June, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Gonzales, the No. 7 overall pick in last summer's first-year player draft, appeared in 13 games for High-A Greensboro before being shut down May 19 after fracturing his right pinkie finger. The 22-year-old is seemingly making good progress in his recovery, and assuming he experiences no setbacks once incorporating batting practice and fielding drills into his rehab program, he could be ready to rejoin the Greensboro lineup in early July.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Bae will be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his knee, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Double-A Altoona shut Bae down after he sustained the injury in a June 8 game. The Pirates are optimistic that the 21-year-old shortstop will be ready to return from Altoona's 7-day injured list before the end of the minor-league season, but he likely won't be available until mid-July at the earliest.

Lopez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

After starting at shortstop in 10 of the Royals' first 14 games of June while slashing a respectable .267/.389/.300, Lopez's time as an everyday player looks to be over. Adalberto Mondesi (hamstring) was limited to a bench role Tuesday after being reinstated from the injured list, but he'll handle shortstop duties Wednesday and should be able to play the position on a regular basis moving forward. Lopez will likely operate as the top backup for both Mondesi and Whit Merrifield in the middle infield.

Andrus went 2-for-4 with a two-run double and another two-bagger in a win over the Angels on Tuesday.

The veteran has seemingly regained his confidence at the plate after a season-plus of considerable struggles, with Tuesday's multi-hit effort extending his on-base streak to nine games and pushing his June slash line to an impressive .304/.373/.457 across 13 games. Andrus has laced seven doubles during that stretch alone, but he remains without a home run through 231 plate appearances on the season.

Garcia was recalled by the Nationals on Wednesday, Maria Torres of The Athletic reports.

Garcia was sent to Triple-A Rochester at the end of May, and he hit .319 with three home runs, two doubles, 11 RBI and nine runs in 11 games during his most recent stint in the minors. He'll likely fill a depth role for Washington while Starlin Castro (undisclosed) is on the restricted list.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Diaz is one of four Marlins regulars getting a breather in the series finale; he'll be joined on the bench by Starling Marte, Adam Duvall and Jesus Aguilar. Deven Marrero, who was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville earlier Wednesday, will slot in at third base in place of Diaz, who is slashing a poor .186/.321/.233 through his first 13 games of June.

Altuve went 2-for-5 with a grand slam home run in Tuesday's 6-3 extra-inning win over Texas.

Altuve muscled up and took Demarcus Evans deep in the bottom of the 10th inning to give Houston a walkoff win. It was the seventh blast in the last 14 contests for the second baseman.