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Polanco was removed from Wednesday's game due to knee issues, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Polanco went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk before Leo Rivas replaced him in the field during the eighth inning. Polanco's knee also forced him to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the White Sox, so it's possible the Mariners sit him down for a game or two as a precaution.

Santos exited Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox due to a bicep injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. He retired the only two batters he faced before leaving the game.

While Santos didn't suffer another injury to his right knee Wednesday, his arm issue could send him to the shelf. He will undergo an MRI on Thursday to determine the severity of his injury.

Santos was removed from Wednesday's game versus Boston due to an apparent injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Santos was removed from his appearance last Wednesday due to a right knee injury, though it's unclear if his early exit against the Red Sox was due to a similar issue. If the right-hander's knee is once again bothering him, the Mariners may opt to place him on the injured list this time around.

Barger went 2-for-3 with a home run, a double and two total RBI in Wednesday's 10-4 loss to the Orioles.

Barger led off the third inning with a solo shot off Grayson Rodriguez before driving in the Blue Jays' second run with a two-out double in the fourth. The 24-year-old Barger has looked good since taking on a regular role in Toronto, as he's now 6-for-15 with two homers and four extra-base hits in his last four contests. With Justin Turner now in Seattle, the rookie could get an extended look down the stretch. Overall, Barger's slashing .197/.228/.329 with 11 RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base in 80 plate appearances this season.

The Orioles will recall Soto from Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.

With Jordan Westburg set to miss an extended period of time after being diagnosed with a fractured hand Wednesday, the Orioles will call upon Soto to replenish their infield depth. The 24-year-old was acquired from the Reds on Tuesday, and he has slashed .279/.378/.375 with 39 RBI across 329 plate appearances in Triple-A this season. Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson will likely start most days at second base and shortstop, respectively, while Westburg is out. However, Soto could pick up an occasional start whenever one of the regular starters receives a day off.

Rodriguez (13-4) earned the win Wednesday over the Blue Jays, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out eight.

After a strong start to his day, Rodriguez seemed to fade a bit late, allowing a run in each of his final four frames. However, he'd ultimately hang on for his fifth win in his last eight outings. The 24-year-old right-hander has been a bit shaky recently, allowing 13 earned runs in his last 22 innings. Overall, Rodriguez sports a 3.86 ERA across 20 starts (116.2 innings) this year with a 1.24 WHIP and 130:36 K:BB. He's currently in line for a rematch with Toronto on the road in his next outing.

Holliday went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 10-4 win over the Blue Jays.

Holliday certainly made the most of his first big-league homer -- the 20-year-old launched a 439-foot grand slam on a 0-2 pitch from Yerry Rodriguez, extending the Orioles lead to 8-3. While it was just the third hit for Holliday in 39 at-bats with Baltimore, he posted an .860 OPS with eight homers and seven steals in 63 games after he was sent back down to Triple-A Norfolk. With Jordan Westburg (hand) likely to join Jorge Mateo (elbow) on the injured list, Holliday should get the chance to prove himself as a regular in the majors.

The Yankees optioned Marinaccio to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Called up from Triple-A earlier in the day, Marinaccio went unused out of the bullpen in the Yankees' 6-5 win over the Phillies. He'll now head back to Triple-A as the Yankees look to open up a spot on the 26-man active roster for trade-deadline pickup Enyel De Los Santos ahead of their next game Friday versus the Blue Jays.

Holmes earned the save in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Phillies, working around one hit in a scoreless ninth inning.

Protecting a one-run lead, it looked like Holmes could be in trouble again after Kyle Schwarber led off the ninth with a single. However, he would get Austin Hays to fly out before coaxing a game-ending, double-play ball off the bat of Bryce Harper. The 31-year-old Holmes had blown three straight save opportunities prior to Wednesday, including a 26-pitch appearance Tuesday. Despite his recent inconsistency, Holmes still sports a solid 2.82 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 45:12 K:BB across 44.2 innings this season while converting 22 of 30 save chances.

The Astros optioned Martinez to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Martinez is one of the casualties as the Astros officially add trade acquisitions Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson to the 26-man active roster. He holds a 2.92 ERA but an ugly 34:18 K:BB over 49.1 innings with the Astros this season.