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Bolton was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Bolton has fanned 21 batters in 19.1 innings this season but has otherwise struggled mightily, posting a 6.52 ERA and 2.22 WHIP with 15 walks. He's being replaced on the roster by Quinn Priester.

Priester was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Priester is slated to serve as a bulk reliever for the Pirates on Wednesday against the Nationals, likely entering the game after opener Colin Selby covers one or two innings. The rookie right-hander has had a rough time in the majors thus far, holding a 9.10 ERA, 1.92 WHIP and 23:18 K:BB across 28.2 innings.

Luciano (hamstring) was reinstated from Triple-A Sacramento's 7-day injured list and went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in his return to the lineup in Tuesday's 8-1 loss to Sugar Land.

Luciano ended up missing just under a month due to a hamstring strain, but he showed some rust in his return to the Triple-A lineup, donning the Golden Sombrero for the third time this season. The 22-year-old infielder will look to finish the Triple-A season on a high note and could still have a chance to join the big club before the MLB campaign comes to a close.

Conforto (hamstring) is expected to be activated at some point during the Giants' next series versus the Rockies which begins Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Conforto is three weeks removed from suffering a hamstring strain and is almost ready to return to game action. It's possible the Giants could ease him back into things initially with some starts at designated hitter, but the important thing is getting his bat back into the lineup.

Benson is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

The Reds are facing a lefty for the second day in a row and Benson has been absent from the lineup both times. He did receive two plate appearances off the bench Tuesday, so perhaps he'll make another mid-game appearance Wednesday.

Fraley is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Tigers.

Southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez is taking the ball for Detroit, so Fraley will grab a seat. He's been limited to designated hitter since returning from a toe injury, but those duties will fall to Hunter Renfroe in this one.

Stephenson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Luke Maile will do the catching for Connor Phillips. Stephenson and Maile have alternated starts behind the plate for the last eight contests.

Votto is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Tigers.

Votto started the first two games back from the injured list, but he'll take a seat in this one. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is at first base and Hunter Renfroe will occupy the designated hitter spot.

Marte (nose) is starting at shortstop and batting seventh Wednesday versus the Tigers in his return to the lineup.

Marte scored as a pinch runner in Tuesday's win over the Tigers, but this will be his first start since he suffered a broken nose pregame Saturday. He's filling in at shortstop for Elly De La Cruz, who is getting a day off.

De La Cruz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Tigers.

De La Cruz is sporting a .459 OPS with no home runs over his last 19 games, so it's probably not a bad time for him to recharge his battery. Noelvi Marte will play shortstop Wednesday.