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Goins is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Giants, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

The slick-fielding Goins is off to a dreadful start at the plate, hitting just .155 with one home run and five RBI in 32 games. With Devon Travis still sidelined, Darwin Barney will get the start at second base and Goins could continue to cede playing time if he can't pick up his performance at the plate.

Brantley (shoulder) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Astros, Zach Meisel of Cleveland.com reports.

Brantley is dealing with a minor shoulder injury, and he'll be held out of the lineup Wednesday, as anticipated. The Indians are off Thursday, so Brantley will have an opportunity to get back on the field Friday coming off three full days of rest.

Brantley (shoulder) is out of the lineup Tuesday and is expected to sit Wednesday as well, Zack Meisel of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Per manager Terry Francona, Brantley's shoulder is still not bouncing back in ideal fashion. With a team off day Thursday, it sounds like Brantley will be afforded three full days to rest the shoulder with eye toward returning for this weekend's series against the Twins. Brantley turned in a four-hit game last week but is just 9-for-39 with two extra-base hits (both doubles) in 11 games since his return from the DL.

Brantley is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

Brantley went 0-for-4 Monday, as he's struggled to the tune of a .231/.279/.282 slash line since returning from the disabled list. Jose Ramirez will draw another start in left field in his absence and bat sixth against Houston starter Chris Devenski.

Cabrera (knee) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Nationals.

Cabrera jammed his knee in Monday's contest, and though he was expected to return to the lineup Tuesday without missing any time, it appears as though Detroit will exercise caution. Victor Martinez will take over at first base and with no DH option as the Tigers play in a National League park, Cabrera will head to the bench.

Canha (back strain) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday.

Canha dealt with a sore back early in spring training, but no further issues were reported until Monday. He has only started two games in May, and his at-bats will likely be divided between multiple players.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's loss to the Nationals.

Martinez had been off to a putrid start to May, collecting just two hits in 27 at-bats prior to Monday. Monday's game could be a sign that Martinez is starting to come back to life, as the outfielder hit a robust .282 with 38 home runs a season ago. He's at .239 with four homers thus far this year.

Cabrera is still expected to play Tuesday against the Nationals despite jamming his knee while sliding into second base during Monday's loss, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera never left Monday's game and ultimately went 1-for-3 with a walk. Although unlikely, Victor Martinez will likely play at first base if Cabrera is ultimately given the day off Tuesday.

Canha is dealing with some tightness in his back, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

The 27-year-old was in the lineup Sunday for the second time this month, but with the soreness creeping up he'll be held out of action Monday. Canha should be considered day-to-day, though it's worth noting that he also battled back soreness a couple months ago during spring training.

Reed, 22, is batting .212 over his last 10 games for Triple-A Fresno.

Reed's average has taken a nosedive thus far this season, as he is hitting just .235 overall through 26 games at Triple-A. However, he still has six home runs and 20 RBI over that span, and remains a top-flight prospect with the likelihood of making his big-league debut before the end of 2016.