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Swanson went 0-for-2 but drew three walks and scored three runs in Wednesday's 12-2 win over the Athletics.

Swanson showed a good eye at the plate and parlayed that into an effective day. He's been a good tablesetter for the Cubs, as he now has 15 runs scored in 16 games. Swanson scored a career-high 99 runs last season with Atlanta, and at this rate, he looks primed to surpass that figure if he stays healthy. The shortstop is also batting a career-best .333.

Mateo was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Nationals due to right hip discomfort, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Mateo came up lame while running out a groundball in the second inning and was removed following a visit from the trainer. The Orioles should provide more on his condition after the game, at which point we could know whether a stint on the injured list might be needed.

Mateo was removed from Wednesday's game against the Nationals with an apparent lower-body injury, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

Mateo came up limping after grounding out in the second inning. He's already battled ankle problems this season, so it's possible he might have aggravated an injury. For now, he should be considered day-to-day.

Turner went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI double, a steal and an additional run scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Turner led off the game with a solo home run, his first of the season. He added a single in the third and stole second before coming around to score on a Nick Castellanos RBI single. In the fourth, the shortstop extended Philadelphia's lead to 5-2 with an RBI double. Through 19 games, Turner has six extra-base hits, six RBI and four steals.

Edman went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a homer, five RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 14-5 victory over the Diamondbacks.

Edman doubled in his first at-bat and came around to score on a Dylan Carlson RBI double. The shortstop walked in his second plate appearance and proceed to hit a three-run homer in the third to give the Cardinals a 7-3 lead. In the fifth, Edman smoked a two-run triple and once again scored on a knock from Carlson. Coming into the contest, Edman had just two extra-base hits and two RBI through 67 plate appearances.

Smith will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Smith will be making his fourth consecutive start and looks to have at least temporarily settled in as Oakland's everyday shortstop. Though Smith likely doesn't have a long leash given that he enters Wednesday's contest having slashed .143/.143/.143 through 29 plate appearances on the season, the 3-15 Athletics aren't teeming with appealing alternatives, especially with two of their top hitters in Seth Brown (oblique) and Ramon Laureano (groin) recently moving to the injured list.

The Dodgers placed Rojas (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The shortstop will miss some time after injuring his hamstring in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Mets. Rojas has struggled with a .200 on-base percentage in 35 plate appearances this season, but his absence looms large with Gavin Lux (knee) already out for the season and Chris Taylor (side) still day-to-day. Luke Williams will draw the start at shortstop in Wednesday's series finale with New York, but Mookie Betts (personal) could get a look at the position Thursday or Friday against the Cubs once he's cleared to return from the paternity list.

The Dodgers placed Rojas on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain.

Rojas will miss at least 10 days while dealing with the hamstring strain. The infielder is replaced on the 26-man roster by Yonny Hernandez. Because of injuries Rojas has been limited to 35 plate appearances over 11 games and slashed .125/.200/.156 in those opportunities.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Rojas (hamstring) is undergoing tests before Wednesday's game against the Mets, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. "We don't know how short-term or long-term it's going to be," Roberts said of Rojas' status.

Rojas injured his hamstring during Tuesday's victory over the Mets, and the shortstop has dealt with lower-body injuries throughout the 2023 campaign. The 34-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, but the results of the testing will play a large part in determining whether Rojas will require a stint on the injured list.

Watson has missed the last week of action for High-A Beloit with an ankle injury, but he has not yet been placed on the injured list, Fish on the Farm reports.

According to the report, the team is monitoring the situation closely and they are hoping to avoid placing Watson on the injured list, but he has not played since April 11. Watson generated buzz with a strong spring training showing and got a vote of confidence with an assignment to High-A as a 20-year-old after striking out 35.5 percent of the time at Single-A last year.