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The Giants activated Hill on Wednesday.

San Francisco claimed Hill off waivers from the Rangers on Tuesday, and he'll now officially join the MLB roster, replacing Luis Matos. The 28-year-old Hill slashed .256/.289/.465 with three homers and five RBI in 45 plate appearances during his time with Texas and played all three outfield positions after working exclusively as a center fielder in past seasons.

The Giants reinstated Ray (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Wednesday ahead of his start versus the Dodgers.

Wednesday will mark Ray's first major-league start since he underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2023. He began a rehab assignment June 4 and has since posted a 3.38 ERA and 0.85 WHIP alongside a 45:6 K:BB across 29.1 innings in 10 games (nine starts). The 32-year-old southpaw reached 78 pitches during his latest outing with Triple-A Sacramento, though he could still be held to a pitch/innings restriction as he faces MLB hitters for the first time in nearly 16 months. Randy Rodriguez was optioned to Sacramento, and Keaton Winn (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL in corresponding moves.

Doyle went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, a fifth RBI and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 20-7 win over the Red Sox.

Doyle helped put the finishing touches on Colorado's 20-run outburst, launching a grand slam off Chase Anderson in the sixth inning to extend the lead to 19-3. The 26-year-old outfielder has been a revelation offensively for the Rockies and fantasy managers alike-- he's now batting .380 with a 1.337 OPS and 10 home runs through 19 games in July. Overall, Doyle's slashing .279/.343/.479 with 17 homers, 51 RBI, 59 runs scored and 20 steals across 404 plate appearances this season.

Turner went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Twins.

Turner got to work early in this one, swiping his 13th base of the season in the top of the first inning before taking David Festa deep in the fifth to tie the game. The hamstring injury that cost Turner six weeks earlier this season appears to have sapped his stolen base production -- the 31-year-old has just three steals since returning June 17. Even so, the shortstop has been on a tear in the month of July, batting .356 with 10 home runs, 22 RBI, 18 runs scored and three stolen bases in 18 games.

The Dodgers placed Rojas on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right forearm tightness.

Manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Rojas is dealing with a flexor strain, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, so the team will shut him down from throwing for "a while." The newly signed Nick Ahmed will see the majority of the starts at shortstop while Rojas is sidelined.

Ahmed signed a major-league contract with the Dodgers on Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Ahmed was released by the Giants on July 10 but will now find work in the Dodgers' infield as Miguel Rojas (forearm) heads to the IL. Ahmed slashed just .232/.278/.303 through 172 plate appearances during his time in San Francisco, though he will still see the majority of reps at shortstop while Rojas is out.

Quantrill (7-7) earned the win Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out three.

Quantrill was stingy Wednesday and got more than enough run support in an eventual 20-7 Rockies victory. It marks the 29-year-old Quantrill's first win since June 11, though he's now turned in back-to-back quality starts. His ERA sits at 4.09 through 21 starts (114.1 innings) this season with a 1.34 WHIP and 86:43 K:BB. Quantrill's tentatively lined up to face the Angels at home in his next outing.

Nola did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's loss to the Twins, allowing one earned run on six hits and three walks while striking out six over six innings.

Nola came out of the All-Star break slow, allowing four earned runs in five innings against the Pirates his last time out. The 31-year-old was much sharper Wednesday, fanning six batters and limiting the Twins to just one run, a solo home run by Matt Wallner in the second inning. The right-hander notched his 15th quality start of the season Wednesday, tied for third in the major leagues. Nola now owns a 3.44 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 126:31 K:BB across 130.2 innings. He is tentatively scheduled for a home start against the Yankees early next week.

Gurriel isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Wednesday's game versus Kansas City, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

Gurriel went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base during Tuesday's victory, and he'll now take a seat to begin Wednesday's contest against Michael Wacha and the Royals. Jake McCarthy will fill the open spot in left field while batting fifth.

Moreno isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.

After going 1-for-4 with two RBI during Tuesday's victory, Moreno will get a breather Wednesday. Jose Herrera will start behind the plate instead while batting ninth.