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  • Reese Olson SP | DET

    Tigers' Reese Olson: Stellar versus San Diego

    Olson (3-1) earned the win Wednesday over the Padres, allowing two hits and a walk over 7.1 scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

    It was a dominant effort from Olson, who allowed just a pair of singles to Jose Iglesias while stymying the rest of San Diego's high-powered offense. The 25-year-old Olson has now turned in consecutive scoreless outings, allowing just six hits across 12.1 innings in that span. Olson's ERA is down to 3.29 with a 1.24 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB through his first five starts (27.1 innings) this season. He'll look to keep rolling in his next outing, currently slated for next week in Houston.

  • Jake Meyers CF | HOU

    Astros' Jake Meyers: Getting day off

    Meyers is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Blue Jays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Meyers will get a breather after going 0-for-8 with six strikeouts in the first two games of the three-game set. Chas McCormick will start in center field and bat ninth as the Astros go for the sweep Wednesday.

  • Astros' Brendan Rodgers: Absent from Houston lineup

    Rodgers is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Rodgers started the first two games of the series but will take a seat in Wednesday's finale. Mauricio Dubon is at second base and batting eighth for the Astros.

  • Cam Smith RF | HOU

    Astros' Cam Smith: Grabbing seat Wednesday

    Smith is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the Blue Jays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Smith had started each of the previous 13 contests but will get a breather Wednesday as the Astros try to complete a series sweep. Zach Dezenzo will cover right field and bat seventh.

  • Zach Dezenzo LF | HOU

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Back in action Wednesday

    Dezenzo (thumb) will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

    Dezenzo jammed his thumb on a slide into second base during Monday's game and didn't play Tuesday, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go as the Astros attempt to complete the sweep. Cam Smith is getting a night off.

  • Luke Raley RF | SEA

    Mariners' Luke Raley: Sitting against southpaw

    Raley is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

    The left-handed-hitting Raley will head to the bench for the first time since April 15 while Boston sends southpaw Sean Newcomb to the hill Wednesday. With Raley out of the lineup, Dylan Moore will pick up a start in right field.

  • Jorge Polanco DH | NYM

    Mariners' Jorge Polanco: Idle against lefty

    Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

    While he continues to manage a side injury, Polanco hasn't started at third base since April 4, and the injury is also inhibiting the switch hitter when he bats from the right side. He's logged just six plate appearances against left-handed pitching all season and may continue to be deployed as a strong-side platoon player until the injury subsides. Mitch Garver will fill in for Polanco as the Mariners' designated hitter on Wednesday while the Red Sox send southpaw Sean Newcomb to the hill.

  • Victor Robles RF | SEA

    Mariners' Victor Robles: Moved to 60-day IL

    The Mariners transferred Robles (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

    The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Casey Lawrence, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma. Robles' timeline for a return won't be affected by the move, as he's not expected back from his fractured left shoulder until around midseason.

  • Sauryn Lao SP | WAS

    Mariners' Sauryn Lao: Optioned to Triple-A

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

    Lao allowed one unearned run with a 3:0 K:BB over a 1.2-inning relief appearance during his major-league debut Tuesday against the Red Sox. He's being replaced by a fresh bullpen arm, with Casey Lawrence absorbing his spot on the roster.

  • Mariners' Miles Mastrobuoni: Not starting against lefty

    Mastrobuoni is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

    Mastrobuoni had started in each of the Mariners' last four matchups versus right-handed pitching, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday while the Red Sox send southpaw Sean Newcomb to the bump. The Mariners will likely continue to deploy Mastrobuoni in a timeshare at third base with Ben Williamson until Jorge Polanco is cleared to play the field again while he manages a side injury.

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