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Trammell is absent from Tuesday's lineup against the Giants.

Trammell will sit out the second game of a three-game set with the Giants after going 0-for-3 with two walks in Monday's series opener. Nelson Velazquez, who was recently claimed off waivers by the Astros, will take over in left field and bat sixth for Houston.

The Red Sox transferred Kiner-Falefa (forearm) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

The transaction clears up a spot on the 40-man roster and ensures that Kiner-Falefa won't be available for the Red Sox until at least Aug. 18 while he continues to recover from a stress reaction in his left forearm. Kiner-Falefa was cleared to begin a hitting progression shortly after the All-Star break, but it's unclear where he currently stands in his rehab program or how close he might be to heading out on a rehab assignment.

The Red Sox reinstated Rutschman (wrist) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and added him to the active roster, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Rutschman is making his Red Sox debut Tuesday as the starting catcher while batting third. The catcher has been out with wrist inflammation since July 19, which has kept him from playing for his new team after Boston acquired him Aug. 3. In corresponding moves Tuesday, the Red Sox designated Jake Rogers for assignment and transferred Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm) to the 60-day injured list.

Boston designated Rogers for assignment on Tuesday.

With Adley Rutschman (wrist) making his return from the 10-day injured list, the Red Sox opted to keep Connor Wong around as their No. 2 catcher over Rogers. Acquired Aug. 3 along with Rutschman in a deal with the Orioles, Rogers played in just two games for Boston, going 3-for-6 with two doubles, a walk, an RBI and four runs. The 31-year-old shouldn't have much trouble finding work elsewhere with a team in need of defensive-minded backup catcher.

The Tigers placed Mayfield (undisclosed) on the minor-league 7-day injured list Tuesday, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

Mayfield, who was acquired by the Tigers at the trade deadline, will have to wait a bit before he makes his organizational debut. The details of why he was placed on the injured list Tuesday have not been revealed.

The Rangers selected Kelenic's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

After recently re-signing with Texas on a minor-league contract, Kelenic has returned to the big leagues to provide depth in the outfield. The 26-year-old has provided lackluster numbers over 69 plate appearances in the majors between the White Sox and Rangers this season, slashing .213/.304/.295.

Collins is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

Collins is taking a seat after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the series opener against the Dodgers on Monday. Tyler Tolbert gets the start in left field Tuesday and is batting seventh.

Soderstrom is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Rays.

Soderstrom will ride the pine for the second game of a three-game set against Tampa Bay after going 1-for-5 with an RBI double, a run scored and two strikeouts Monday. Zack Gelof will move over to left field and bat second for the A's.

Lukes is now in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup with Boston.

After originally not being in the lineup for Tuesday's game with the Red Sox, Lukes will enter the starting nine after Kazuma Okamoto was a late scratch. Lukes will round out the bottom of the order and play right field as Brett Bateman slides over to center field for Toronto.

Toronto scratched Okamoto (knee) from Tuesday's lineup against the Red Sox.

Despite originally being listed in the starting lineup, Okamoto will not start Tuesday's affair against Boston and will continue to nurse his left knee contusion. Charles McAdoo will replace Okamoto at third base and will lead off for Toronto.