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Soler isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Soler will take a seat to begin Wednesday's contest after going 2-for-6 with three walks and an RBI across the first two games of the series. Mike Trout will fill in as the Halos' designated hitter while Wade Meckler, Josh Lowe and Jo Adell start across the outfield.

The Astros reinstated Wesneski (elbow) from the injured list ahead of his start Wednesday against the Angels.

Wesneski's start will mark his first appearance on a big-league mound since May 2025, as he's been on the shelf for more than a year recovering from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander has made five appearances in the minor leagues over the past month, however, turning in a 2.25 ERA and 1.00 WHIP alongside a 21:4 K:BB in 20 innings. Miguel Ullola was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

The Astros optioned Ullola to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

Ullola gave up three earned runs in just one inning after getting called up Sunday, and he'll now lose his spot in the Astros' bullpen in order to make room for Hayden Wesneski's (elbow) return from the IL. Ullola owns a 4.92 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through 53 innings at Sugar Land and could make a few more appearances for Houston down the stretch as a replacement for a tired arm.

Roden will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Since Byron Buxton returned from the injured list July 20, Roden's playing time has been trending down, as the 26-year-old started in just two of the Twins' previous seven games. However, with Buxton aggravating a hip injury Tuesday and taking a seat Wednesday, the Twins will have a spot in the lineup available to Roden, who has produced a .488 OPS over 39 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

Vierling left Wednesday's game against the Orioles due to groin tightness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Vierling suffered the injury after legging out a triple in the fifth inning. The Tigers will take a closer look at him during the team's off day Thursday, at which point more will be known regarding his status for the weekend series against the A's.

The Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Rave will be up with the Royals for the second time this season after Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his previous stint with the Royals, Rave handled a reserve role in the outfield and did well with his limited opportunities, reaching base on seven of his 21 plate appearances while providing four extra-base knocks.

The Royals placed Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to right wrist soreness.

Pasquantino will head to the IL for the second time this season due to an injury related to his right hand, as he previously underwent surgery June 14 to remove a fractured hamate bone. The 28-year-old doesn't appear to be dealing with as serious of an injury this time around, but he'll be unavailable until at least Aug. 8 while he waits for his wrist to heal. Salvador Perez and Jac Caglianone will likely serve as the main replacements at first base for Pasquantino in the short term, and Nick Loftin could become an option at the position when third baseman Maikel Garcia (hand) completes his rehab assignment and returns from the 10-day IL.

Jeffers is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Royals.

Jeffers will receive a day off after starting the last two and four of the past five games. Victor Caratini is behind the dish and will bat sixth for the Twins.

Buxton (hip) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Buxton had to be yanked from Tuesday's contest with right hip soreness, which is the same injury he just returned from last week. He's considered day-to-day for now, but another trip to the injured list could be in the offing if Buxton doesn't experience sufficient improvement in the coming days. Luke Keaschall will play center field for the Twins on Wednesday.

Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays will give the left-handed-hitting Mullins the night off while southpaw MacKenzie Gore starts for the Rangers. Jonny DeLuca will take over in center field after Mullins had been included in the lineup in each of the previous four games.