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The Mariners activated Crawford (finger) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Crawford appeared in two rehab games over the weekend and was expected to play in at least one more game for Triple-A Tacoma this week before being activated, but the Mariners opted to reinstate him Wednesday after he checked out fine during a simulated game Monday. The 29-year-old had been on the shelf since late July with a hairline fracture of his right pinky finger, but he should take back an everyday role now that he's been activated. He'll start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Lee was placed on Double-A Erie's 7-day injured list Tuesday due to lumbar spine inflammation, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

The 21-year-old was acquired from the Phillies in the Michael Lorenzen trade last summer and is one of the Tigers' top prospects. Lee has been productive at Double-A this season and has a .298/.363/.488 slash line with 12 home runs and 16 steals in 87 games. Depending on how long he's sidelined by the back issue, Lee could get a look with Triple-A Toledo before the end of the campaign.

Wilson, reinstated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 1-for-4 with a run in a win over the Reds on Tuesday.

The rookie was able to carry over a bit of the offensive momentum he'd generated during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas, hitting safely for the second time in as many big-league games. Now seemingly back to full health after recovering from the hamstring injury that felled him after a single plate appearance during his MLB debut back on July 19, Wilson should be in line for some steady run at shortstop down the stretch for the non-contending Athletics.

Rocchio is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Royals.

Rocchio started two of the first three games of the series at shortstop but will begin the finale on the bench. Daniel Schneemann will hold down shortstop as the Guardians try to avoid the sweep.

Schuemann went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Schuemann homered to give the Athletics a 2-1 lead in the seventh inning and fell a triple shy of the cycle in his first multi-hit game since Aug. 2. It was a much-needed boost for the 27-year-old, as he entered Tuesday in a 2-for-32 slump over his previous 10 games. On the season, he is hitting .233 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, 48 runs scored and 11 steals across 371 plate appearances.

Bichette (calf) traveled with the Blue Jays on their road trip and was spotted fielding grounders at Fenway Park prior to Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Bichette will continue to work out with the team on its trip before eventually heading out on a rehab assignment. The shortstop's return to game action in the minors doesn't look to be imminent, however, so he realistically won't be ready to return from the 10-day injured list until at least mid-September. He's been shelved since late July with a moderate right calf strain.

Jimenez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.

After making three consecutive starts -- and going 3-for-10 at the plate -- Jimenez will get the night off Tuesday. Will Wagner will play second base while Ernie Clement fills in at shortstop.

The Athletics claimed Gray off waivers from the Marlins on Tuesday.

Gray, 28, has spent the bulk of the 2024 season at Triple-A Jacksonville, slashing .240/.312/.454 with 17 home runs over 410 plate appearances. The infielder will report to Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Athletics activated Wilson (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Reds.

The 22-year-old suffered the hamstring strain during his major-league debut July 19, but he's ready to rejoin Oakland after gong 9-for-23 during a seven-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas. Wilson is the organization's top prospect and should take over as the primary shortstop for the stretch run. He's split his time in the minors this season between Las Vegas and Double-A Midland, and he's hit .423 with seven homers, two steals, 36 RBI and 44 runs in 48 games between the two affiliates.

Schneemann went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 9-4 loss to the Royals in the second game of Monday's doubleheader.

Schneemann went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in the matinee, but he logged his fourth multi-hit effort in five contests while starting at third base in the nightcap. The utility man has yet to lock down one steady spot in the lineup, but he's seen regular playing time between center field, shortstop and third base lately. With Lane Thomas struggling since he was traded from the Nationals, the Guardians may opt to have Schneemann handle a strong-side platoon role in center field eventually. For the season, Schneemann is slashing .239/.320/.413 with five homers, three stolen bases, 21 RBI and 15 runs scored over 58 games.