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Marte isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers.

Marte will get a breather after going 2-for-7 with a home run and three runs scored between both games of Tuesday's doubleheader. In his place, Sergio Alcantara will start at second base and bat sixth.

Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Arizona, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Lux is 3-for-16 with a run and six strikeouts in four games since he returned from a back injury Saturday, and he'll step out of the starting nine for Wednesday's contest. Chris Taylor will shift to second base while Miguel Vargas starts in left field.

Donovan is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Donovan is 5-for-37 over his past 11 games and will take a seat for Wednesday's contest. Tommy Edman will shift to second base while Paul DeJong starts at shortstop.

Drury isn't starting Wednesday against the Cardinals, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Drury returned from the injured list Thursday and started the last five games. He went 5-for-18 with two home runs, two doubles, four RBI, a walk and three strikeouts but will head to the bench while Wil Myers starts at first base and bats seventh.

Stefanic is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Stefanic will sit for the third game in a row and appears to have lost out on an everyday role in the middle infield to fellow rookie Livan Soto. The 26-year-old rookie has gotten off to a disappointing start to his big-league career, producing a .459 OPS through his first 57 plate appearances with the Angels.

The Guardians designated Clement for assignment Wednesday.

Clement was moved off the 40-man roster in order for the Guardians to clear up a spot for rookie outfielder Will Brennan, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Columbus. While filling a utility role for Cleveland this season, Clement had seen action in 64 games and produced a .200/.264/.221 slash line over 161 plate appearances.

Chavis isn't starting Wednesday against the Yankees.

Chavis has gone 0-for-10 with four strikeouts over his last three games but will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three matchups. Zack Collins is starting at first base and batting eighth.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Hoerner is on the bench for a ninth consecutive game, but he continues to be labeled as day-to-day by the Cubs. Zach McKinstry will start at shortstop and bat eighth Wednesday.

Rodgers (hamstring) isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.

Rodgers continues to deal with a hamstring injury, but he recently underwent an MRI that had reassuring results. The 26-year-old is out of the lineup for a third consecutive matchup while Garrett Hampson starts at the keystone and bats eighth.

Kim went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-0 win against St. Louis.

Kim produced the only long ball in the contest, going deep to left field in the fourth inning. It was his second homer in his past four games and his 10th of the season. Kim recently underwent an 0-for-18 slump at the plate but has bounced back by going 6-for-18 over his subsequent five contests.