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Martinez went 4-for-4 with a double, a walk, three runs and two RBI in Wednesday's 20-8 win over the Rays.

For the second time in three starts since being reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list, Martinez came through with a four-hit performance. The two big days at the plate have helped compensate for an otherwise disappointing stretch of play for Martinez, who has tallied eight hits combined in his other 15 starts dating back to July 23.

Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk Wednesday in the Angels' 10-2 loss to the Blue Jays.

Hitting leadoff for the second game in a row after typically hitting in the two hole for most of the season, Ohtani was able to put an end to his recent power outage. His 413-blast off Alek Manoah in the third inning was his first home run since July 28, but thanks to his massive first half, he still leads MLB with 38 long balls on the season. Ohtani is scheduled to start Thursday's series finale as a pitcher, but manager Joe Maddon said after Wednesday's game that he expects the two-way phenom to hit for himself, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times.

Torrens remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers.

Torrens will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he went 2-for-22 with a run, an RBI, a walk and nine strikeouts across his last seven appearances. Mitch Haniger will serve as the designated hitter while Dylan Moore enters the lineup in left field.

Choi will sit Thursday against Boston, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Choi left Tuesday's game with left hamstring soreness but returned to start Wednesday, so this might be nothing more than a routine day off. Yandy Diaz will be the first baseman Thursday.

Cabrera isn't starting Thursday's game against the Orioles, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Cabrera blasted his 499th career home run Wednesday, and he'll sit out Thursday's series finale in Baltimore before the Tigers return home to play Cleveland on Friday. Jonathan Schoop will serve as the designated hitter while Renato Nunez starts at first base.

Ramirez (knee) isn't starting Thursday's game against Oakland.

Ramirez left Wednesday's contest due to right knee tightness, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Oscar Mercado will start in left field and bat seventh.

Cabrera went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.

Cabrera went deep in the fifth inning off Matt Harvey for his 12th home run of the season and the 499th of his storied career. He had a chance to get No. 500 later in the game but had to settle for a sacrifice fly instead. Cabrera has been playing well lately with a .380 average and five home runs across his last 15 games. The veteran should remain particularly focused at the plate as he chases the milestone long ball, and fantasy managers may want to take a peek if he's able to keep up this level of production.

Ramirez was removed from Wednesday's game against the A's with right knee tightness, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Ramirez went 1-for-1 with an RBI and suffered the injury when he was caught stealing during the opening frame. He should be considered day-to-day until more is known about the injury.

Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's 5-1 win over Colorado.

All three of the outfielder's hits were singles, and he was able to cross the plate in the first and seventh innings. Brantley has posted a trio of three-hit efforts in his last 13 games. He's been highly effective at the plate with a .332 batting average and .865 OPS through 390 plate appearances. The 34-year-old has added seven home runs, 38 RBI, 58 runs scored and a stolen base in 91 games.

Torrens is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rangers.

Torrens is mired in a 1-for-20 slump and will take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Jake Bauers will bat ninth as the designated hitter in his place Wednesday.