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  • Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Getting nightcap off

    Gurriel is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Guardians, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Arizona will make room in the outfield for Randal Grichuk and Jake McCarthy while Gurriel and Alek Thomas head to the bench for the second game of the day. Gurriel went 0-for-4 in the Diamondbacks' 7-3 win in Game 1 and now has just one hit in 12 at-bats over his last three starts since his 10-game hitting streak came to an end Saturday.

  • Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo: Getting rest for second game of day

    Perdomo is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Guardians, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Perdomo made a fifth consecutive start in the first game of the day, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Diamondbacks' 7-3 win. He'll retreat to the bench for the nightcap while Kevin Newman receives a turn at shortstop.

  • Spencer Steer 1B | CIN

    Reds' Spencer Steer: Heading to bench Wednesday

    Steer is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

    Steer has went without a hit in his last three games and has gone 1-for-22 over his last six contests, so he'll be given Wednesday off to clear his head. He had been in the lineup for every game dating back to May 22 but will see a streak of 64 consecutive starts come to an end. Santiago Espinal will take his spot in left field.

  • Brandon Pfaadt SP | ARI

    Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt: Grabs win in matinee

    Pfaadt (6-6) earned the win in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over 6.1 innings. He struck out six.

    Pfaadt held Cleveland without a hit through his first four innings before Josh Naylor led off the fifth with a solo home run. The Guardians would add three more hits in the frame, but Pfaadt was able to limit the damage to just one additional run. The 25-year-old right-hander has been sharp of late, pitching to a 2.66 ERA in his last seven starts. Overall, Pfaadt sports a 3.92 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP and 124:29 K:BB across 137.2 innings this season. He's currently slated to face the Rockies at home early next week in his next outing.

  • Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Absent versus lefty

    Cronenworth is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Pittsburgh, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Southpaw Marco Gonzales is toeing the rubber for the Pirates, offering the Padres a chance to give the left-handed-hitting Cronenworth a day of rest. Donovan Solano will occupy first base in his stead.

  • Ha-seong Kim SS | ATL

    Padres' Ha-Seong Kim: Out again Wednesday

    Kim (triceps) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Pittsburgh, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Kim will miss a second straight start while dealing with soreness in his right triceps. The Padres are considering the infielder day-to-day. Tyler Wade will garner another start at shortstop Wednesday in Kim's stead.

  • Marlins' Jhonny Pereda: Summoned from Triple-A

    The Marlins recalled Pereda from Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday.

    Pereda will move up to the big leagues for the third time this season and will likely serve as the understudy to Ali Sanchez, who is expected to take over as the Marlins' No. 1 catcher after Nick Fortes (quadriceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list. During his previous stints with the Marlins, Sanchez appeared in just five games and went hitless in five at-bats. He's been productive in a part-time role at Jacksonville this season, slashing .310/.418/.458 over 184 plate appearances.

  • Nick Fortes C | TB

    Marlins' Nick Fortes: Shelved with quad strain

    The Marlins placed Fortes on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right quadriceps strain.

    Miami recalled Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move and will likely have him operate as the No. 2 option at catcher behind Ali Sanchez, who will make a second straight start Wednesday in place of Fortes. The 27-year-old Fortes had slashed .219/.246/.288 with two home runs, 18 RBI and 16 runs in 78 games before apparently suffering the injury at some point during his most recent start in Monday's 10-3 loss to the Reds.

  • Joey Wiemer RF | WAS

    Reds' Joey Wiemer: Heads back to minors

    The Reds optioned Wiemer to Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday.

    Wiemer was with the big club for a few days while Will Benson was on paternity leave, but Wiemer will now head back to the minors with Benson back in the fold. During his brief time with the Reds, Wiemer drew a walk in his lone plate appearance.

  • Will Benson RF | CIN

    Reds' Will Benson: Back from paternity leave

    The Reds activated Benson (personal) from the paternity list Wednesday.

    Benson missed the last three games while welcoming a new member to his family. He's not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Miami with right-hander Valente Bellozo on the mound for the Marlins, but Benson will be available off the bench. Benson has held down a strong-side platoon role for much of the season, but he may be in store for fewer opportunities against right-handed pitching following the Reds' recent acquisition of Ty France.

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