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Wendle remains out of the lineup Thursday at Milwaukee.

Wendle has batted just .222/.257/.323 in 103 games (299 plate appearances) this season and seems to have finally lost his grip on a starting role. Garrett Hampson is playing shortstop Thursday for the fourth time in the Marlins' last six games. Three of those starts for Hampson have come against right-handers, including Thursday's tilt versus Brewers righty Adrian Houser.

Chisholm (knee) is out of the lineup Thursday versus the Brewers.

Chisholm made an early exit from Wednesday's game after tweaking his right knee while grounding into a double play in the top of the fourth inning, though he told reporters afterward that it wasn't anything serious. He might be available off the bench for the Marlins in Thursday's series finale at Milwaukee. Dane Myers is getting the start in center field.

Santana is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Marlins.

Rowdy Tellez will start at first base and bat cleanup as the Brewers take on impressive young right-hander Eury Perez. Santana, 37, has slashed just .230/.295/.395 in 166 plate appearances since being acquired from the Pirates ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

Canha (wrist) is again absent from the lineup Thursday against the Marlins.

Canha is in a shutdown period after receiving a cortisone injection Wednesday to help heal some soreness in his left wrist, though he should be able to return to action at some point during the Brewers' three-game weekend series against the Nationals. Josh Donaldson will fill the DH role Thursday as Tyrone Taylor patrols left field.

Yelich (back) remains out of the lineup Thursday versus the Marlins.

Yelich was able to participate in pregame workouts Tuesday and Wednesday, but he hasn't seen game action since last Friday due to lingering back stiffness. Tyrone Taylor, Joey Wiemer and Sal Frelick will again start across the outfield for the Brewers in Thursday's series finale against Miami.

Milwaukee optioned Rea to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday.

The 33-year-old right-hander will lose his rotation spot to Adrian Houser (elbow), who was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Thursday's series finale against the Marlins. Rea took a loss as the bulk pitcher Wednesday versus Miami and holds a 4.89 ERA in 114 major-league innings this season.

Houser (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start Thursday versus the Marlins.

Houser is back in the Milwaukee rotation after missing a couple of weeks due to swelling in his right elbow. He had posted a 5.77 ERA over his last 39 innings (eight starts) prior to the IL stint and might be on a limited pitch count in his return outing Thursday against Miami after skipping a minor-league rehab assignment.

Williams is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Williams has now started just two of the last six games and four of the previous 10 contests. Liover Peguero is at shortstop Thursday and appears to have usurped Williams as the preferred option at the position for the Pirates.

Rodriguez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Rodriguez started each of the previous three games behind the plate, so he'll be off for Thursday's afternoon contest. Jason Delay will do the catching for Mitch Keller.

Hayes is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Nationals.

Hayes is receiving a routine day off after starting each of the last 12 contests for the Pirates. Jared Triolo will be at the hot corner for Thursday's afternoon tilt.