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Rooker isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.

Rooker went 2-for-7 with a homer, two runs and two strikeouts across the last two games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Rob Refsnyder will start in left field and bat seventh.

Pederson isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Pederson has gone just 1-for-12 with three strikeouts across his last five appearances, and he'll retreat to the bench with left-hander Sean Nolin on the mound for Washington. Adam Duvall will shift to center field while Eddie Rosario starts in left.

Choi (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Choi went through a pregame workout Tuesday and apparently checked out well, as he'll return to the active roster ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Red Sox. Choi missed approximately two weeks due to a left hamstring strain and went 0-for-5 with an RBI, two walks and three strikeouts across two rehab games.

Jimenez had X-rays on his right knee come back negative after exiting Tuesday's game at Oakland, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Jimenez was diagnosed with a knee contusion after being struck by a foul ball early in the contest, and X-rays appear to have confirmed that initial diagnosis. He went 1-for-3 with a run scored prior to his exit, and he should be considered day-to-day heading into the second game of the series Wednesday.

Brantley went 3-for-5 with a double and a run in Tuesday's win versus the Mariners.

The outfielder singled in the first inning and again in the third inning before coming around to score on an Alex Bregman double. He later doubled in the seventh inning for his third hit of the game. It was the 34-year-old's first extra-base hit since Aug. 15 and his first double since Aug. 10. He's batting .316 on the season but hasn't provided much in the slugging department with a .440 SLG, his lowest since 2016.

Rooker went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Tuesday's win over Cleveland.

Rooker took Alex Young deep with a 401-foot shot in the seventh inning. It was the seventh long ball of the year for the 26-year-old, who has struggled to find playing time due his .204/.298/.401 batting line.

Turner went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three total RBI in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals.

Turner turned a close game into a laugher with home runs in the fifth and ninth innings, Nos. 22 and 23 of the season. He is now batting .280 with an .842 OPS, and his games played total of 128 represents the fourth-highest mark of his career.

Jimenez was removed from Tuesday's game against the A's with a right knee contusion, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Oakland's unique field dimensions led to Jimenez being struck in the right knee by a foul ball while in the dugout early in Tuesday's contest, and he eventually was removed from the game after safely sliding into home plate during the fifth inning. The 24-year-old should be considered day-to-day until his status is updated.

Lewis has a bone bruise in his right knee and is being shut down for the rest of the 2021 season, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.

The 26-year-old suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee on May 31. Following surgery June 11, he was transferred to the 60-day injured list and was expected back in late August. It seemed likely that he was going to start a rehab assignment in the last couple weeks, but he suffered a setback and will end up only playing in 36 games in 2021. He finishes the campaign with five home runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases while batting .246.

Miller will sit Tuesday against Milwaukee, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Miller hasn't started against a southpaw since mid-June, so it's no surprise to him hit the bench against lefty Eric Lauer even after he homered twice in Monday's series opener. J.T. Realmuto will be the first baseman Tuesday, with Rafael Marchan starting behind the plate.