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Robles is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Padres.

The Mariners faced three lefties in a row upon Robles' return from the injured list Saturday, and the right-handed batter started in right field in all of them. However, Seattle is going up against a second straight righty Wednesday in Yu Darvish, and Robles will begin the game on the bench for the second day in a row. Robles looks to be on the short side of a platoon, and he's also facing a potential 10-game suspension, pending the results of his appeal.

Canzone is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Padres.

After missing more than a week due to a wrist issue, Canzone returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 7-6 loss and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Though the left-handed-hitting Canzone should be a regular presence in the Seattle lineup against righties now that he's healthy again, he'll take a seat for Wednesday's day game while righty Yu Darvish is on the hill for the Padres. Seattle will turn to Luke Raley in right field.

The Mariners optioned Lao to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Lao's latest stint in the majors lasted one week and he made just one appearance, getting tagged for three runs over 1.2 innings. He's being replaced on the active roster and in the bullpen by Emerson Hancock, who was recalled from Tacoma.

The Mariners recalled Hancock from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Hancock recently moved to the bullpen at Tacoma and his stuff played up, as he averaged 97 miles per hour with his four-seamer and topped out at 99.1 mph. The righty will likely be used in low-leverage situations initially but could be entrusted with late-inning appearances before long if he gets off to a good start.

Kim (back) fielded grounders Wednesday, and Rays manager Kevin Cash said the team is "happy with the progression" the infielder has made, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Kim has been receiving treatment for lower-back inflammation and appears to be trending in the right direction. He's eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list Saturday, and the infielder may be ready to return by then. Carson Williams is off to a hot start while filling in for Kim at shortstop, but he could be pushed aside soon if the Rays elect to reinstall Kim as their primary option at the position.

Lopez (shoulder) struck out five and allowed three earned runs on six hits and no walks across four innings in his rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A St. Paul.

Making the second start of his rehab assignment with St. Paul, Lopez got stretched out to 68 pitches (46 strikes) and induced 12 swings and misses. He averaged 93.8 miles per hour with his fastball in the outing, about one tick behind his season average prior to landing on the shelf June 5 due to a right teres major muscle strain. The Twins will likely have Lopez get further stretched in one more rehab start before he potentially returns from the 60-day injured list during the team's series in Kansas City that begins Sept. 5.

Hatch made his most recent appearance in long relief during Saturday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox, striking out five over five innings while allowing three hits and no walks.

After tossing five innings of one-run ball in a winning effort over the Tigers in his first start of the season back on Aug. 17, Hatch shifted back to the bullpen last weekend while the Twins added a pair of trade-deadline pickups -- Mick Abel and Taj Bradley -- into the rotation. With Abel getting tagged for six runs over three innings Saturday in his team debut, Hatch effectively piggybacked him in the outing, even though that wasn't necessarily the Twins' plan heading into the day. Neither Abel nor Bradley are guaranteed second turns through the rotation, but in spite of his strong performance Saturday, Hatch could end up sticking in the bullpen moving forward. The Twins will get another starter in Simeon Woods Richardson (illness) back from the injured list to start Wednesday's game in Toronto, and Pablo Lopez (shoulder) could be ready to come off the IL next week to further bolster the rotation.

Isbel went 1-for-1 with a go-ahead RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.

Isbel played the hero Tuesday, delivering the go-ahead RBI in the ninth inning after coming off the bench the frame prior. His .681 OPS this season hasn't been impressive, but the 28-year-old's strong defense keeps him locked in as the club's regular center fielder.

Schobel (forearm) started at third base and went 1-for-4 on Tuesday in Triple-A St. Paul's 5-4 win over Toledo after being reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday.

Schobel had been on the shelf since June 15 due to a right forearm fracture before being cleared to rejoin the Triple-A club this week after completing a three-game rehab assignment with Single-A Fort Myers. Over 12 games with St. Paul on the season, Schobel is hitting .231/.348/.410 with one home run.

Massey went 1-for-2 with two RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 victory over the White Sox.

Massey pinch hit for Nick Loftin in the eighth inning and later delivered a clutch two-run single in the ninth inning to tie the game. Tuesday's appearance was his second since he returned from the injured list after being sidelined since June 10 with wrist, ankle and back injuries. While the 27-year-old doesn't have a locked-in everyday role for the Royals, his defensive versatility should help him earn opportunities.