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The Athletics recalled Maldonado from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Maldonado was relegated to the minors at the end of May after giving up eight earned runs over six innings. Since then, he's allowed just two runs in 6.1 frames with the Aviators -- good enough to earn another chance in the Athletics' bullpen. Osvaldo Bido was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Tauchman isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Tauchman will get a chance to regroup during the nightcap Thursday after going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts during Game 1. His absence will allow Austin Slater to start in right field while batting seventh.

Robert isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against St. Louis.

Robert went 1-for-3 with two strikeouts during a 5-4 loss in Game 1, and he'll retreat to the bench for the final game of the day. Michael Taylor will cover center field and bat ninth while Robert sits.

Meadows isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Meadows will take the evening off after going 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs in Game 1. Zach McKinstry, Wenceel Perez and Kerry Carpenter will start across Detroit's outfield with Meadows on the bench.

Baez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Baez continued his recent hot streak by going 2-for-4 and a run in the first game of the twin bill, and he'll get a chance to catch his breath during the evening contest. While he rests, Trey Sweeney will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Tigers.

Dingler isn't in the lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Dingler will grab a seat on the bench for the final half of Thursday's festivities after going 1-for-3 with two runs scored in a win during Game 1. Jake Rogers will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

Newman was removed from Thursday's game against the Yankees in the seventh inning due to an ankle injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Newman was sore after twisting his ankle, but he's expected to be available to play Friday versus the Astros. He went hitless in three plate appearances Thursday before departing.

Holton will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Keider Montero is likely to absorb the bulk of the innings out of the bullpen. It will be the fourth opener assignment this season for Holton, who has allowed two runs with a 5:0 K:BB over four innings in his first three tries.

Abreu (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game in San Francisco, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

The reported corresponding move will be Kristian Campbell being sent down to Triple-A Worcester, although neither transaction is official yet. Abreu has played two rehab games with Worcester, going 1-for-6, and is in line to return following a minimum 10-day absence due to a left oblique strain. He should play regularly against righties upon his activation, although some of his starts figure to come at designated hitter, given the presence of Roman Anthony.

The Red Sox are expected to option Campbell to Triple-A Worcester ahead of Friday's series opener against the Giants, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Campbell broke into the big leagues with a .301/.407/.495 batting line through the end of April, but he has slashed only .159/.243/.222 since and has also struggled defensively at second base. He'll get a reset at Worcester and has a good chance to rejoin the big club later this season. David Hamilton has started each of the last three games at second base for the Red Sox and should continue to hold down the position for the time being against righties. Once Alex Bregman (quad) comes back, Marcelo Mayer is an option to shift to the keystone.