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Duvall is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Since making consecutive starts Aug. 11 and 12, Duvall has yet to rejoin the Atlanta lineup, even with Austin Riley (hand) landing on the injured list Tuesday and with Jorge Soler (hamstring) missing a sixth straight start Wednesday. Atlanta has signed Gio Urshela to replace Riley as its main option at third base, while Ramon Laureano has emerged as the preferred option in right field while Soler is day-to-day. Duvall looks like he might have to settle for the short side of a platoon with Jarred Kelenic in left field for now, though he could cede that role to Laureano once Soler is back in action.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Wednesday that Soler (hamstring) has been running the bases and hitting and remains on track to return to the lineup during this weekend's series versus Washington, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Even though Soler will be out of the lineup for a sixth straight game Wednesday against the Phillies while he tends to a strained left hamstring, Atlanta remains confident that he'll avoid a stint on the injured list. In addition to classifying Soler as day-to-day, Snitker's willingness to use the 32-year-old off the bench in Tuesday's 3-1 win seemingly supports the notion that the outfielder/designated hitter will be back in the lineup soon. During his lone plate appearance Tuesday, Soler drew a walk in the bottom of the eighth inning before being lifted for a pinch runner.

Manaea allowed three runs on three hits over seven innings in a no-decision Wednesday against the Orioles. He struck out nine.

Manaea got off to a stellar start Wednesday, setting down the first 17 batters he faced. However, he hit Jackson Holliday with a pitch with two outs in the sixth inning before surrendering a two-run homer to Austin Slater, Baltimore's first hit of the game. Manaea has now gone seven innings in four of his last five outings, pitching to a 2.61 ERA in that span (31 innings). Overall, the left-hander is 9-5 on the year with a 3.48 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 138:52 K:BB across 137 innings. Manaea is currently lined up for a road matchup with the Diamondbacks early next week.

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said that d'Arnaud (wrist) is available off the bench to catch Wednesday versus the Phillies, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

D'Arnaud hasn't played since being hit in the wrist by a pitch Saturday against the Angels. He's feeling much better, although it's not clear when he might be ready to return to the lineup. Sean Murphy will make his third straight start at catcher Wednesday.

Stott is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Stott will be joined on the bench by fellow left-handed-hitting regular Brandon Marsh as Atlanta sends ace southpaw Max Fried to the hill. Edmundo Sosa will fill in for Stott at second base.

Marsh is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

After manning left field in the first two games of the series while going 1-for-6 with a solo home run and a walk, the lefty-hitting Marsh will retreat to the bench Wednesday while Atlanta sends ace lefty Max Fried to the mound. Weston Wilson will spell Marsh in left field.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Wednesday that Siani (oblique) has progressed to hitting coach-flipped pitches and doing some light defensive work, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Siani began hitting off a tee this past weekend and is now continuing his progression as he works his way back from a right oblique strain. The center fielder has been shelved since early August but could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list around the start of September.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Nelson is tentatively scheduled to start Friday's game against the Red Sox, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Nelson will be available in relief Wednesday in Miami, if needed, but the Diamondbacks seemingly prefer to stay away from him so that he can take the hill Friday. Though Lovullo has previously stated that Arizona eventually plans to condense to a five-man rotation, Nelson has made it tough on the Diamondbacks to demote him to the bullpen. He's posted a 2.73 ERA and 55:11 K:BB over 56 innings since the beginning of July, and another strong outing Friday could prompt Arizona to keep him in the fold for another turn through the rotation.

The Padres transferred Tatis (thigh) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Tatis has already missed more than 60 days with a right femoral stress reaction, so the transaction won't affect his timeline for a return. While Tatis has been participating in some baseball activities as he works his way back from injury, it's not clear when he might be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment. His move to the 60-day IL opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for infielder Mason McCoy, who was called up from Triple-A El Paso.

Scott is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Brewers.

Scott had started seven straight games but went just 3-for-22 with eight strikeouts. The Cardinals will prioritize offense over defense Wednesday, putting Lars Nootbaar in center field and flanking him with Tommy Pham and Alec Burleson in left and right field, respectively.