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Kepler exited Wednesday's game against the Giants with a bruised right shin, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Kepler singled in the top of the eighth inning, but Johan Rojas pinch ran for Kepler two batters later. Prior to his exit, Kepler went 1-for-3 with one RBI. He's slashing .213/.307/.378 with 10 home runs, 31 RBI, 34 runs scored and a 34:63 BB:K across 305 plate appearances this season. Kepler's injury doesn't sound serious, and the Phillies have a day off Thursday ahead of Friday's series opener with the Padres in San Diego.

Stowers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

The left-handed-hitting Stowers will head to the bench for the first time since June 29 while the Marlins load up on right-handed bats to counter Reds southpaw Andrew Abbott. Heriberto Hernandez will replace Stowers in left field and bat third.

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

The left-handed-hitting Sanchez will head to the bench for the first time since June 29 while the Marlins load up on right-handed bats to counter Reds southpaw Andrew Abbott. Dane Myers will replace Sanchez in right field.

Myers will start in right field and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Myers will shift over from his usual spot in center field and cover right field while the left-handed-hitting Jesus Sanchez hits the bench Wednesday with lefty Andrew Abbott on the hill for the Reds. Since the start of July, Myers has gone 4-for-20 with six strikeouts.

Thomas (knee) will start in center field and bat ninth Wednesday against the Padres.

Thomas was a late scratch from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's 1-0 loss to San Diego due to a sore right knee, though he still managed to get into the game as a pinch hitter. He'll return to the starting nine Wednesday and aim to turn things around after starting July by going 3-for-20 with eight strikeouts.

Taylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Taylor made five consecutive starts to close out the past week, but he'll be on the bench Wednesday for the second day in a row. With Jesse Winker returning from the injured list Tuesday and expected to clog up the designated-hitter spot moving forward, the Mets appear likely to use McNeil as their primary option in center against right-handed pitching, which will relegate Taylor to more of a fourth-outfielder role.

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

With the Giants concluding their series with the Phillies with a day game after a night game and with southpaw Jesus Luzardo on the hill for Philadelphia, the left-handed-hitting Yastrzemski will get the afternoon off. Luis Matos will replace Yastrzemski in right field and will bat eighth.

High-A Jersey Shore activated Spikerman (undisclosed) from the 7-day injured list July 2 and assigned him to Single-A Clearwater.

The 22-year-old outfielder shifted his rehab assignment to the Florida State League on June 25 and will end up sticking around with the affiliate after Jersey Shore didn't have an opening for him on its roster. Over his 10 games with Clearwater this season, Spikerman has slashed .242/.359/.424 with two home runs and three stolen bases.

The Brewers acquired Berroa from the Dodgers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, optioned him to Triple-A Nashville and placed him on the 7-day injured list due to right shoulder bursitis, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Berroa has now been traded for the second time since May, as he previously went from the Blue Jays to the Dodgers. The 26-year-old has produced a .270/.358/.345 batting line with one home run and 20 stolen bases over 51 games at the Triple-A level in 2025. Berroa hasn't played in three weeks due to the shoulder issue, and it's unclear when he might be ready for game action.

Moniak is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Boston.

Moniak started each of the previous seven game against right-handed pitching, but he'll begin Wednesday's contest on the bench as the Red Sox send righty Lucas Giolito to the bump. Yanquiel Fernandez will start in right field and bat seventh in the series finale.