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Duran isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Duran doesn't typically step out of the lineup against left-handed starters, but the Red Sox will give him a day off Wednesday with southpaw Jacob Lopez set to toe the slab for the A's. Jahmai Jones will fill in as Boston's left fielder and bat leadoff.

Wade isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Wade will miss out on the starting nine for a second consecutive game after going just 2-for-28 since the All-Star break. Taylor Trammell, Lucas Spence and Cam Smith will form Houston's outfield trio while Wade sits.

The Twins placed Buxton on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hip impingement.

Buxton's hip has been giving him trouble since the end of June, and this is now the second time in three weeks he's gone on the injured list due to an impingement. Luke Keaschall and Alan Roden figure to start regularly in the outfield while Buxton is out, and the Twins will promote Tristan Gray from Triple-A to bolser their bench depth.

Caceres is slashing .294/.368/.500 with one home run in eight games for High-A Lake County.

The 18-year-old Venezuelan phenom was promoted from Single-A Hill City on July 13 after logging a 154 wRC+ with 10 home runs, seven steals, a 13.1 percent walk rate and a 9.7 percent strikeout rate in 52 games as one of the youngest players in the Carolina League. Caceres, who turns 19 in August, has showcased a five-category skill set headlined by a premium hit tool while being younger than most of the pitchers he has faced this year.

Roden will start in right field and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Since Byron Buxton returned from the injured list July 20, Roden's playing time has been trending down, as the 26-year-old started in just two of the Twins' previous seven games. However, with Buxton aggravating a hip injury Tuesday and taking a seat Wednesday, the Twins will have a spot in the lineup available to Roden, who has produced a .488 OPS over 39 plate appearances in the big leagues this season.

Vierling left Wednesday's game against the Orioles due to groin tightness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Vierling suffered the injury after legging out a triple in the fifth inning. The Tigers will take a closer look at him during the team's off day Thursday, at which point more will be known regarding his status for the weekend series against the A's.

The Royals recalled Rave from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Rave will be up with the Royals for the second time this season after Vinnie Pasquantino (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. During his previous stint with the Royals, Rave handled a reserve role in the outfield and did well with his limited opportunities, reaching base on seven of his 21 plate appearances while providing four extra-base knocks.

Buxton (hip) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Buxton had to be yanked from Tuesday's contest with right hip soreness, which is the same injury he just returned from last week. He's considered day-to-day for now, but another trip to the injured list could be in the offing if Buxton doesn't experience sufficient improvement in the coming days. Luke Keaschall will play center field for the Twins on Wednesday.

Mullins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The Rays will give the left-handed-hitting Mullins the night off while southpaw MacKenzie Gore starts for the Rangers. Jonny DeLuca will take over in center field after Mullins had been included in the lineup in each of the previous four games.

Martinez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's tilt in Cincinnati.

Martinez is hitless in four games since coming off the injured list. With the Guardians being idle Thursday, Martinez will get extra time to regroup before likely returning to the lineup for the start of a homestand Friday versus the Diamondbacks. Chase DeLauter will patrol right field Wednesday, Travis Bazzana will be the designated hitter and Gabriel Arias will enter the lineup at second base.