MLB Player News

Schmitt (arm) is starting at second base Wednesday against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Schmitt was held out of the Giants' lineup for the past two games after getting hit in the arm by a pitch Sunday, but he was able to hit in both games off the bench. He now rejoins the lineup and will bat ninth Wednesday.

Rojas is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.

Mookie Betts will start at shortstop and bat leadoff with Jason Heyward handling right field and hitting sixth. Rojas has slashed .229/.264/.275 with zero home runs and five stolen bases through 48 games (163 plate appearances) this season for the Dodgers.

Boston recalled Hamilton from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

The 25-year-old can provide infield depth as Pablo Reyes works through some abdominal discomfort, and he would take on considerable fantasy appeal if Reyes requires a trip to the 10-day injured list. Hamilton was sporting an .825 OPS with 11 home runs and 27 stolen bases through 52 games this season at the Triple-A level after tallying 70 steals in 119 games last season at Double-A. He'll be making his MLB debut when he first appears in a game for the Red Sox.

Anderson (shoulder) is absent from the lineup again Wednesday versus the Rangers.

Anderson came off the bench for a pinch-hitting appearance Tuesday, but he'll miss a fourth straight start as he recovers from a bout of right shoulder soreness. Elvis Andrus is playing shortstop for the White Sox and Zach Remillard will handle second base.

Reyes (abdomen) is not in the starting lineup versus the Twins on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Reyes was scratched from the lineup against Minnesota on Tuesday, and he'll miss at least one more start while he recovers. Boston believes that the shortstop won't need a trip on the injured list, and he's considered day-to-day at this point. Enrique Hernandez is handling shortstop duties and hitting ninth in Reyes' absence.

Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Diaz had started at shortstop for three of the past four games, but he'll cede the position to Tyler Wade on Wednesday. With Nick Allen having been optioned to the minors and with Kevin Smith (back) now on the injured list, Diaz looks like he could receive another look in a near-everyday role in the Oakland middle infield.

Crawford (shoulder) is not in the starting lineup versus the Yankees on Wednesday, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports.

Crawford left Tuesday's game versus the Yankees with a right shoulder contusion, and while X-rays did return negative, the veteran shortstop will miss at least one more game with the injury. Jose Caballero is leading off and playing shortstop while Crawford sits, and Kolten Wong will get the start at second base while hitting ninth.

Edman went 1-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Nationals.

Edman has four steals over his last eight games while batting just .231 (6-for-26) with a 7:5 BB:K in that span. He's 13-for-14 on the basepaths this season, putting him in a good position to push for a third consecutive 30-steal campaign. He's slashing just .239/.310/.410 with seven home runs, 27 RBI and 39 runs scored, but he remains a versatile part of the Cardinals' defensive alignment while currently operating as the starting center fielder. A career-low .259 BABIP also suggests he's suffered some bad luck.

Bichette was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins with left thumb discomfort.

After he was initially slotted in to start at shortstop and bat second, Bichette will take a seat for Wednesday's series finale. More information on his status moving will likely be provided in the near future, but the 25-year-old can be considered day-to-day for now. Santiago Espinal will draw the start at shortstop and bat seventh against Miami.

Marcano is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Marcano will receive a respite after he started at shortstop in each of the last three games while going 2-for-11 with a double and a walk. Rodolfo Castro will replace Marcano at shortstop in the series finale.