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  • J.J. Bleday LF | CIN

    Reds' JJ Bleday: Getting first day off since April

    Bleday is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

    The left-handed-hitting Bleday has fallen into a 1-for-21 drought at the plate over his last seven games, and with southpaw Shane Drohan starting for Milwaukee on Wednesday, Reds manager Terry Francona decided it was an ideal time to give the slumping outfielder a break. Cincinnati will go with an outfield of Blake Dunn, Dane Myers and Noelvi Marte from left to right while Bleday sits for the first time since April 28, ending a streak of 49 starts.

  • Ian Happ LF | CHC

    Cubs' Ian Happ: Sitting for Game 2

    Happ is not in the lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Mets on Wednesday.

    After going 1-for-5 with a run scored and two strikeouts in the first game of the twin bill, Happ will sit against left-hander Sean Manaea for the nightcap. Matt Shaw will take over in left field and bat second.

  • Jacob Young CF | WAS

    Nationals' Jacob Young: Idle Wednesday

    Young is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

    After sitting out Sunday's game against the Rays due to right side discomfort, Young returned to the lineup for the first two games of the series with the Phillies, going 1-for-8 at the dish. Though he appears to have avoided any setbacks with the side injury since returning to action, Young will be given a breather Wednesday.

  • Bryan Torres LF | STL

    Cardinals' Bryan Torres: Scratched from Wednesday's lineup

    Torres was scratched from Wednesday's matchup against the Diamondbacks.

    Torres was slated to bat eighth and start at second base for Wednesday's affair against Arizona before being scratched. However, with Masyn Winn (thumb) being a late insert into the lineup, Torres will begin the contest on the bench.

  • Kyle Tucker RF | LAD

    Dodgers' Kyle Tucker: Remaining out of lineup Wednesday

    Tucker (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts already said prior to Tuesday's 12-3 win that Tucker's back issue would keep him out for the remainder of the series with Minnesota, so it's not surprising that the outfielder is on the bench for Wednesday's finale. Alex Call will draw the start in right field in place of Tucker, who is expected to take part in baseball activities prior to Wednesday's contest. If Tucker responds well to the workout, he could draw back into the lineup during the Dodgers' series in San Diego, which begins Friday.

  • Nathan Church CF | STL

    Cardinals' Nathan Church: Out of lineup again versus lefty

    Church is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Diamondbacks.

    The left-handed-hitting Church has now been on the bench each of the last three times the Cardinals have faced a southpaw. Lars Nootbaar will shift over to center field Wednesday, and Nelson Velazquez will cover left field.

  • Adolis Garcia RF | PHI

    Phillies' Adolis Garcia: Lat surgery completed

    The Phillies announced that Garcia underwent successful surgery Wednesday to repair a torn right lat, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Garcia will face a 6-to-8-month recovery from surgery, which will keep him out for the remainder of the season but give him a good chance at being cleared ahead of spring training in 2027. The 33-year-old is set to become a free agent this winter after he slashed .195/.270/.329 with seven home runs, three stolen bases, 21 RBI and 21 runs over 67 games during his lone season with Philadelphia.

  • Mickey Moniak LF | COL

    Rockies' Mickey Moniak: Idle against southpaw

    Moniak is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

    Moniak will sit for the second time in the series following his activation from the injured list Monday, with both of his absences coming against left-handed pitching. While picking up his first start for the Rockies since May 20 in Tuesday's 5-2 loss, Moniak went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

  • Juan Soto LF | NYM

    Mets' Juan Soto: Stint on IL not ruled out

    Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Soto (back) is still being evaluated and it's possible the outfielder could need a stint on the injured list, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

    Soto was forced to depart Tuesday's game versus the Cubs with tightness in the left side of his back, and he is not in the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader. A decision on a possible trip to the IL for Soto is expected to be made later Wednesday.

  • Matt Shaw RF | CHC

    Cubs' Matt Shaw: Hitting bench for early game

    Shaw is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Mets.

    He'll take a seat for the first game of the day, giving way to Michael Conforto in right field. With Seiya Suzuki having thus far been limited to designated-hitter duties since returning to the lineup after a brief absence due to knee discomfort, Shaw had occupied right field in each of the last six games, going 7-for-24 (.292 average) with one home run, two triples, two walks, seven RBI and seven runs during that span.

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