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Brantley went 3-for-5 with a homer, a double and two RBI in the win over Minnesota on Tuesday.

The Cleveland bats fared well in San Juan, as the offense smashed four home runs and three doubles on the way to a 6-1 win. Brantley beat up on Twins starter Jake Odorizzi, tagging him for a double in the fourth, followed by a solo home run in the sixth. Brantley later got an RBI single off reliever Alan Busenitz in the seventh. The outfielder now has three consecutive multi-hit games, and is 9-for-26 overall with six RBI in seven games. As long as he's healthy, Brantley should see plenty of time in left field.

Buxton (migraines) is uncertain for Wednesday's game against Cleveland, the Twin Cities Pioneer Press reports. Complicating matters for Buxton and the Twins is his history of having migraines. "He has history," manager Paul Molitor said. "Sometimes they come and go. Sometimes they linger. You could tell he wasn't right when he came in. He got checked out and we sent him back (to the team hotel)."

Buxton was unable to take batting practice Tuesday. Earlier this spring Buxton said he gets the migraines about once a month, but that he now takes stronger medicine to address it. "It's just a thing I know I have to put up with," he told the Pioneer Press. "When they do come, I just take the medicine, and it just calms it down."

Ohtani was removed from Tuesday's game against the Red Sox after developing a blister on his right hand.

The emergence of the blister on his throwing hand may help explain Ohtani's poor performance. He had trouble locating his splitter and surrendered three runs on four hits and two walks over two hard-fought innings. The severity of the blister will determine if he's able to make his next scheduled start or if he'll perhaps require a stint on the disabled list. We'll await further details from the Angels on that front.

Cabrera (lower back) is expected to play Wednesday against the Orioles, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Cabrera was removed early from Tuesday's game with lower-back tightness, but manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed after the contest that his removal was simply precautionary. Assuming he's in the lineup, Cabrera will have an exploitable matchup against Orioles righty Kevin Gausman.

Cabrera exited Tuesday's game against the Orioles early with lower-back tightness.

Cabrera was 0-for-2 with two walks and a strikeout before leaving the game prior to the ninth inning. It was a cold night in Detroit, so that may have been a factor in his back tightening up. We'll have to wait and see if he'll be able to suit up for Wednesday's tilt.

Soler is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays, Joel Goldberg of FOX Sports Kansas City reports.

Soler will take a seat to start the second half of the twin bill after going 2-for-4 in Game 1. In his place, Whit Merrifield will slide to right field while Ryan Goins picks up a start at second base.

Canha is in the lineup for the third straight game Tuesday against the White Sox, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The Athletics' center-field situation is in flux with Opening Day starter Boog Powell (knee) on the disabled list until early May. Canha may be taking over as the temporary starter, though his fantasy value will be limited even with regular playing time. He's hit .234/.291/.410 with 25 homers and nine steals in 202 career major-league games.

Buxton was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Indians due to a migraine.

With Buxton heading to the bench, Max Kepler will slide over to center field while Robbie Grossman will enter the lineup in right field. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Vogelbach is not in the lineup Monday against the Astros, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Dallas Keuchel, a southpaw, is starting for the Astros on Monday. As a result, Vogelbach will get some rest as the Mariners look to get another right-handed bat in the lineup. Taylor Motter will start at first base and hit eighth with Vogelbach out.

Miller did some running to test his injured groin Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

If Miller feels OK following Monday's increased activity, he could be cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment as soon as Tuesday. He's eligible to return from the disabled list Thursday, but with the Rays off that day, he'll likely rejoin the team Friday barring any setbacks during his rehab stint.