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Bell is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Andres Chaparro is in the designated hitter spot versus lefty David Peterson and could cut into Bell's playing time against southpaws moving forward. The switch-hitting Bell is just 2-for-39 at the dish versus left-handed pitching this season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated Wednesday that Casparius could be stretched out as a starting pitcher, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Casparius is starting Wednesday's contest in San Diego, and he won't be used as a traditional opener, according to Roberts. The right-hander hasn't recorded more than five outs or thrown more than 28 pitches in an appearance in nearly three weeks, but he's gone at least three innings in four outings this season and was used primarily as a starter in the minors. The Dodgers are seeking rotation help amidst a slew of injuries, and Roberts feels more comfortable with the idea of moving Casparius into the rotation because the team just got Michael Kopech and Kirby Yates back in the bullpen.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Freeman is in Wednesday's lineup in San Diego in spite of a quad injury suffered Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The injury likely means Freeman will be running at less than 100 percent, but "he's managing it," per Roberts. Freeman has played in every game since April 11 for the Dodgers, starting all but two contests over that span. Unless the injury gets worse, it sounds like Freeman will continue trying to play through it.

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

Wade had started each of the last three games in left field and went 2-for-7 with a triple and three RBI, but he'll give way to Gavin Sheets while Xander Bogaerts gets a day out of the infield and serves as the Padres' designated hitter. Until Jason Heyward (oblique) returns from the injured list, Wade could serve as the Padres' primary option in left field, at least against right-handed pitching.

Del Castillo (shoulder) was reinstated from Triple-A Reno's 7-day injured list Tuesday and went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and an additional run in a 15-9 loss to Sugar Land.

Del Castillo served as the designated hitter in his season debut for Reno, and he'll likely remain limited to a non-defensive role for at least a few more games while he looks to regain full strength in his throwing shoulder. The young backstop was diagnosed with a strained right shoulder late in spring training and made all 13 of his rehab appearances as a DH once he was cleared to begin an assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on May 20. Del Castillo posted an .893 OPS in 87 plate appearances in the majors a season ago, but he's unlikely to warrant serious consideration for a call-up to Arizona until he's catching again.

Herrera will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Herrera will get his fourth start behind the plate in five games, but his playing time will likely trend down moving forward. Top backstop Gabriel Moreno missed three straight starts due to a hand injury before he returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 10-3 win, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the victory. Moreno will give way to Herrera on Wednesday, but Moreno is merely getting some rest for the day game after a night game.

Moreno is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

Moreno had been out of the lineup for three straight games due to a hand injury before returning to action Tuesday. He came up big in Arizona's 10-3 win, going 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. Moreno will retreat to the bench Wednesday for the day game after a night game, but he should operate as the Diamondbacks' primary backstop moving forward.

The Cardinals are awaiting results of an MRI on Donovan's injured left big toe, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Donovan felt discomfort with the toe prior to Tuesday's contest against the Blue Jays and eventually had to be removed from that game after the soreness worsened. The super utility player is not in the lineup Wednesday and the Cardinals expect to know more about Donovan's condition after the game.

Edman is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in San Diego.

Edman has reached base six times over the previous three contests, but he will get a breather for Wednesday's series finale. Hyeseong Kim will handle second base and bat ninth for the Dodgers.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Hodge (hip) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa either on Friday or Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of The Chicago Tribune reports.

The skipper added that Hodge will require multiple rehab appearances before rejoining the Cubs' bullpen. Hodge initially went on the 15-day injured list last month with an oblique strain, but he's more recently been battling a hip impingement. If all goes well, Hodge should be activated before the end of June.