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Sandoval (1-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits and three walks over five innings against Tampa Bay. He struck out six.

Sandoval was all over the place Tuesday, walking multiple batters for a third straight start while logging a pair of wild pitches and a balk. Two of the four runs against Sandoval were put on base via free passes and the Rays hit a trio of doubles off him. The southpaw has yet to make it through six innings in a start this season, but considering he's been good at limiting power and owns a .421 BABIP, better days are likely ahead for Sandoval. He's in line for a rematch against the Rays on Monday.

Civale (2-1) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk across five innings against the Angels. He struck out four.

Both of Civale's earned runs came in the first inning when Mike Trout went yard for a two-run homer that plated Mickey Moniak. The right-hander is off to an excellent start to the 2024 campaign, with four combined earned runs through three starts and 18 strikeouts across 17 innings. However, Civale has surrendered a home run in all three of his starts. He's tentatively scheduled for a rematch with the Halos on Monday in his next projected start.

Castro is absent from the lineup Wednesday versus the Dodgers.

Castro has been getting most of the starts at third base versus right-handed pitching since Royce Lewis (quadricep) landed on the injured list, but Dodgers righty Bobby Miller has reverse splits for his career. Kyle Farmer will get the nod at the hot corner in Castro's stead.

Perkins is on the 7-day injured list with Double-A Midland due to a lat injury, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

It's unclear when Perkins sustained the lat injury, but it could sideline him for weeks. Perkins is a fringe prospect who had success at High-A (2.52 ERA) but ran into trouble in 12 appearances (54 innings) at Double-A last year, logging a 5.67 ERA and 1.83 WHIP with 44 strikeouts and 29 walks.

Wallner is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers.

Right-hander Bobby Miller is on the hill for the Dodgers and has had reverse splits in his career, holding lefties to a .592 OPS and righties to a .704 OPS. The left-handed-hitting Wallner will give way to Manuel Margot in left field, while Alex Kirilloff will occupy right field.

Jeffers is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

The Twins and Dodgers are playing a day game after a night game, providing an opportunity for Jeffers to get a breather. Christian Vazquez will handle catching duties for Minnesota in the series finale.

Morales is on the 7-day injured list with High-A Lansing and is currently in extended spring training getting built up, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports.

Per Mayo's report, Morales got started late in his offseason throwing program and will join Lansing soon enough, but that doesn't mean there wasn't some sort of arm issue for Morales in camp. Oakland's top minor-league pitcher, Morales climbed four levels of the minors last season, although he only logged 44 total innings, so hopefully he can get into game action soon and have a chance to cruise past last season's workload.

Texas manager Bruce Bochy did not indicate any changes at closer after Leclerc blew a save Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. "We're just over a week here into the season," Bochy said. "These guys, with what they've done, no, I don't have concern."

The manager noted that Leclerc is healthy and suggested the right-hander is not yet "locked in." Leclerc has given up runs in four of five outings in addition to Tuesday's blown save, his first of the season.

Wendzel started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Oakland.

Wendzel, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, made his major-league debut. The 27-year-old third baseman takes over for the injured Justin Foscue (oblique) and will be part of the solution at the hot corner while Josh Jung (wrist) is unavailable. Normally, Josh Smith or Ezequiel Duran would start at third, but those two were filling in for resting regulars elsewhere.

Carter went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Athletics.

Carter took Mitch Spence deep in the seventh inning for this first home run of the season to put the Rangers ahead. The 21-year-old had gotten off to an extremely slow start at the plate but continues to stay hot as of late, slashing .333/.429/.667 with four extra-base hits in his last five games.