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Vierling is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Vierling will get a day off Wednesday after going 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 3-1 loss in the series opener. While he rests, Zach McKinstry, Parker Meadows and Kerry Carpenter will form Detroit's outfield trio.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that the team has discussed sending Rizzo (forearm) out on a rehab assignment, though no decision has been reached as to when it would begin, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.

Rizzo would serve as a designated hitter initially on the rehab assignment before eventually playing time first base. The 35-year-old has been on the injured list since mid-June with a fractured right forearm and is likely trending toward an early September return.

Barger will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Barger will stay in the lineup for a fifth straight game, with the rookie having picked up three starts against right-handers and two against left-handers during that stretch. Until recently, Barger's opportunities had been fairly sporadic following his July 20 call-up from Triple-A Buffalo, but he's still produced a decent .727 OPS in spite of the inconsistent playing time. Barger has moved between right field and third base over his last five starts, with fellow rookies Leo Jimenez and Joey Loperfido typically exiting the lineup to make room for him.

Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Gil's lower-back strain is considered minor, and the Yankees are hopeful that he can return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible Sept. 5, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Gil tweaked his back during his start Tuesday against the Guardians and landed on the IL a day later. Boone is optimistic that Gil will be able to continue throwing throughout his stint on the IL, which would improve the right-hander's odds of making it back in the minimum 15 days. Boone added that he foresees Gil returning as a member of the rotation rather than the bullpen.

Noel will start in right field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Noel has largely served as a short-side platoon player since getting a call-up to the Guardians in late June, but after slugging three home runs in two games against the Cubs on Aug. 12 and 13, he's been earning more opportunities against right-handed pitching. He's now started in seven of the last eight games overall, facing off versus five right-handed starters during that span. Unfortunately for Noel, he's gone just 2-for-15 with one extra-base hit (a double) since his home-run binge against the Cubs, but the Guardians still seem content to prioritize him in the regular lineup over David Fry, who was on the bench for each of the last three matchups with righties.

The Guardians designated Gose for assignment Wednesday.

The Guardians have now pushed Gose off the 40-man roster twice within the past two weeks, with the 34-year-old lefty having made just one relief appearance between his two abbreviated stints with the big club. Gose will likely clear waivers once again and will presumably accept an outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus.

The Guardians recalled Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus in advance of his start Wednesday against the Yankees.

The lefty will pick up his fourth career MLB start after yielding nine earned runs on 15 hits and six walks while striking out nine over 13 innings across his first three outings with the big club. Following Wednesday's game, Cantillo could stick around with the Guardians to make another start during Monday's doubleheader with the Royals, but he could be optioned back to Triple-A after that if Alex Cobb (fingernail) is able to return from the 15-day injured list later on in the week.

Rocchio is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

The Guardians have been rotating multiple players in at shortstop lately, with both Tyler Freeman and Daniel Schneemann having poached starts from Rocchio of late. Even though he's on the bench Tuesday, Rocchio may have helped himself earn a greater share of the playing time at shortstop after going 3-for-5 with a home run in Tuesday's win over New York.

Cabrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Cabrera has now given way to Oswald Peraza at third base in three consecutive matchups, all against left-handed pitchers. The Yankees could still view Cabrera as their preferred option at the hot corner versus right-handed pitching, at least while Jazz Chisholm (elbow) remains on the injured list.

Peraza will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game agains the Guardians.

Peraza has now started in three consecutive games, but since all have come against left-handed pitching, it's unclear if he'll be given a look as the Yankees' primary third baseman while Jazz Chisholm (elbow) is on the injured list. Oswaldo Cabrera could still be the Yankees' preferred option at the position versus right-handed pitching.