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Ramos went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Ramos doubled in the first inning before coming around to score San Francisco's first run. With that, he recorded his first two-bagger since Aug. 26. Ramos has struggled over his last nine games, slashing .121/.216/.242 with five runs scored, two RBI and a home run in 37 plate appearances during that span.

Encarnacion went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Encarnacion made his third appearance after missing over a month due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The 27-year-old lined a two-run double to right field in the first inning and added a single in the third. With that, he delivered his second multi-hit performance over 13 games this season. Overall, he's slashing .205/.205/.436 with six RBI, four runs scored, three doubles, two home runs and a stolen base across 39 plate appearances in the 2025 campaign.

McCann will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Giants.

McCann will crack the lineup for the third time in four games after going 3-for-8 with two home runs and six RBI in his previous two starts. So long as he's swinging a hot bat, McCann will likely be able to play fairly regularly at catcher, clearing the way for Gabriel Moreno to see more time at designated hitter.

Schmitt is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Arizona.

He'll get some rest during Wednesday's matinee after starting each of the previous seven contests. Christian Koss will occupy second base for the Giants in Schmitt's stead.

Lee is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Arizona.

Lee hasn't tallied a single hit over his last five games, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Drew Gilbert will slide over to center field and Jerar Encarnacion will handle right field Wednesday as the Giants try to avoid a sweep.

Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Giants.

Del Castillo has now been out of the lineup three times across the last four contests and has not made consecutive starts since mid-August. For the second time in their last three games, the Diamondbacks are going with Gabriel Moreno at designated hitter and James McCann at catcher.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that Tucker will travel to Tampa on Wednesday to seek alternative treatment while the progress in his recovery from a left calf strain has plateaued, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Counsell said of Tucker that he's "concerned because he's not responding," per Zach Zaidman of the Cubs Radio Network. Counsell added that he remains "optimistic" Tucker will return at some point this season, but "the days are running out." Tucker is expected to rejoin the team next week in Chicago, but it's uncertain when he might be activated from the 10-day injured list. The All-Star outfielder has been sidelined for the past two weeks.

Pages is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Reds.

Pages had a pair of hits in Tuesday's win over the Reds but will grab a seat for Wednesday's series finale. Jimmy Crooks will start at catcher and bat seventh in the rubber match.

Donovan is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Reds.

Donovan will get some rest during Wednesday's matinee after reaching base four times in the first two games of the series. Nolan Gorman will start at second base and bat fifth for the Cardinals.

The Cardinals recalled Fermin from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Fermin is grabbing the roster spot that opened up with Willson Contreras (shoulder) landing on the injured list. He's slashed .298/.389/.404 in limited action this season and will operate as a reserve infielder down the stretch.