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Arias will start in center field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

After making just four starts in the Guardians' first 13 games, Arias now finds himself in the lineup for a fifth straight contest. Though he doesn't have a direct path to a starting role at any one spot while the Guardians are seemingly committed to Brayan Rocchio as their primary shortstop, Arias has made it tough for manager Stephen Vogt to take him out of the lineup while he's wielding a hot bat. Over his last four games, Arias has gone 8-for-16 with five extra-base hits (three doubles, one triple and one home run) and one walk.

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

Freeman started each of the past three games in center field while going 2-for-10 with a home run and a double across those contests. He'll give way to Gabriel Arias on Wednesday.

Velazquez is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

Velazquez went 1-for-4 with a double and a run in Game 1, but he'll take a seat in the nightcap after making 12 straight starts. Salvador Perez will serve as the designated hitter while Freddy Fermin starts behind the plate.

Isbel isn't in the Royals' lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

An 0-for-4 performance during Game 1 will send Isbel to the bench for the second contest, giving Garrett Hampson a chance to start in center field while batting in the leadoff spot.

Benintendi is not listed amongst the starters for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Benintendi started in the first game of the twin bill and went 1-for-4 in a 4-2 loss, but he will get a break for the second contest. The 29-year-old now has a .175/.224/.190 slash line through 16 games this season.

Garcia isn't in the Royals' lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Garcia turned in an 0-for-4 performance during Wednesday's early game, so he'll remain in the dugout for the nightcap. Nick Loftin will fill in at the hot corner and bat sixth.

Maldonado isn't in the White Sox's lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Royals.

Maldonado went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts during Game 1, lowering his batting average down to .061. He'll be replaced behind the dish by Korey Lee, who will bat eighth.

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

Laureano will hit the bench for the second time in three games while Cleveland runs out a starting outfield of Steven Kwan, Gabriel Arias and Estevan Florial from left to right. Through nine games in April thus far, Laureano is hitting just .125 with two stolen bases.

Manager Alex Cora said Devers (knee) will serve as the Red Sox's designated hitter in Wednesday's contest versus the Guardians, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Devers was removed from Tuesday's 10-7 loss to Cleveland due to left knee soreness, but he's feeling better than expected a day later and will be available Wednesday in a non-defensive role. He should be ready to return to third base in a day or two.

The Red Sox recalled Jacques from Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Jacques made 23 appearances for the Red Sox last season, collecting a 5.06 ERA and 20:10 K:BB over 26.2 innings. He will provide manager Alex Cora with another left-handed relief option.