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Berti will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Though he'll be filling in for a resting Miguel Rojas in the front end of the twin bill, Berti could end up settling in as the Marlins' primary third baseman in the short term after the top two options on the depth chart -- Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Brian Anderson (back) -- were placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. WIllians Astudillo and Luke Williams are also candidates to pick up work at the hot corner, but Berti's ability to play all over the infield and outfield could be enough for him to hold down a near-everyday role until the Marlins reclaim some health. Berti had already started in three of the Marlins' previous four games and is getting on base at an excellent .391 clip this season while chipping in two home runs and four stolen bases across 64 plate appearances.

Rojas isn't starting the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas started in the last five games and went 5-for-16 with a homer, two RBI, two walks and a strikeout. Jon Berti will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Wednesday's matinee.

The Marlins recalled Williams from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

After being acquired from the Giants last week, Williams didn't have to wait long to join the big club with the Marlins desiring to add another right-handed bat to the roster to replace Brian Anderson (back), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Miami also moved Joey Wendle (hamstring) to the IL, but Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo are likely first in line to pick up reps at third base in Wendle's stead. Williams, meanwhile, profiles as more of a utility option due to his ability to play every position except catcher and pitcher.

Wendle was placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain Wednesday, retroactive to May 31, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Wendle exited Monday's game against the Rockies due to right hamstring discomfort, and he'll land on the IL after being diagnosed with a strain. Brian Anderson (back) was also placed on the 10-day IL on Wednesday, so Jon Berti and Willians Astudillo are in line for increased playing time at third base.

Smith (knee) is starting Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Smith sat out Tuesday's matchup due to a bruised knee, but he'll start at the hot corner and bat eighth Wednesday. He went 1-for-11 with a double and two strikeouts over the his last three games.

Strange-Gordon will start in center field and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Alcides Escobar's (hamstring) move to the 10-day injured list Wednesday clears a path to playing time at shortstop, but Triple-A Rochester call-up Luis Garcia is expected to get the first crack at the everyday role ahead of Strange-Gordon, who had started to encroach on Escobar's playing time over the past two weeks. Strange-Gordon's ability to play the outfield and at second base will offer him a few more avenues to getting at-bats, and he'll draw his second consecutive start Wednesday after manning left field in Tuesday's 10-0 loss. Strange-Gordon went 3-for-4 with a stolen base Tuesday, marking the third consecutive start in which he's collected a steal.

Perdomo isn't starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Perdomo is riding an 11-game on-base streak in which he's slashed .250/.302/.350 with a triple, two doubles, two runs and an RBI. Jake Hager will take over at shortstop and bat eighth Wednesday.

Edman isn't starting Wednesday against San Diego, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Edman will get a day off after he went 4-for-19 with four runs, an RBI, two stolen bases and five strikeouts over the last four games. Edmundo Sosa is starting at shortstop and batting seventh.

Smith started at third base and went 0-for-1, was twice hit by a pitch and stole a base in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Smith has made consecutive starts at the hot corner, one against either handedness of pitcher, since the Rangers selected his contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. Texas third basemen rank last in MLB with a .544 OPS, so there's an opportunity for Smith to move ahead of Andy Ibanez and Charlie Culberson.

Seager went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rays.

Both Seager and Adolis Garcia bopped homers in the fourth inning to account for all of the Rangers' scoring. The shortstop is up to 11 homers after hitting three over the last four games.