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

Taylor will exit the lineup for the first time since June 15, breaking a streak of 13 consecutive starts. Since being called up from Triple-A El Paso on June 3, Taylor has been able to take control of an everyday role in the outfield and of the No. 2 spot in the San Diego lineup by slashing .329/.414/.382 with one home run, six stolen bases, 11 RBI and 12 runs through 21 games. Taylor should remain a strong source of steals while he continues to play regularly, but fantasy managers should plan for a further downturn in his batting average, which has been propped up by a .490 BABIP.

Isbel (foot) will continue his rehab in Arizona to begin July with the hope of embarking on a rehab assignment before the All-Star break, MLB.com reports.

Isbel was diagnosed with a Grade 3 tear of a portion of his left plantar fascia after being placed on the injured list June 10. The center fielder is now targeting a rehab assignment before the All-Star break after beginning to swing June 17, which would represent a relatively quick return to game action given the severity of his injury. Before being sidelined, Isbel slashed .244/.298/.354 with three homers, 11 RBI, 16 runs and five stolen bases across 56 games.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Jones is recovering from food poisoning and is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

A stomach bug seems to be making its way around the Yankees clubhouse, as Boone acknowledged that Ryan McMahon (throat infection) won't play in a rehab game Wednesday as planned after also coming down with the same ailment, per Hoch. The Yankees are off Thursday, so with two days to rest up and recuperate from the stomach illness, Jones could be ready to play in Friday's series opener versus the Twins.

Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

The left-handed-hitting Duran will hit the bench for a third straight matchup versus a lefty starter/primary pitcher (Andrew Alvarez) and looks as though he'll be relegated to a strong-side platoon role while he's slashed .216/.284/.297 (61 wRC+) in 81 plate appearances versus southpaws on the season. Nate Eaton will replace Duran in left field and will bat seventh.

Beavers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Following his reinstatement from the injured list Sunday, Beavers started in each of the Orioles' ensuing three games, going 1-for-10 with a double, a walk, a run and an RBI. Though the left-handed-hitting outfielder will head to the bench while southpaw Noah Schultz takes the hill for the White Sox, Beavers should have a decent amount of leash in a strong-side platoon role before the Orioles would limit his opportunities against right-handed pitching.

Cowser is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

After three consecutive starts, the left-handed-hitting Cowser will retreat to the bench as the Orioles look to get an extra right-handed bat in the lineup to counter White Sox southpaw Noah Schultz. Leody Taveras will replace Cowser in center field and will bat seventh.

Carter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

Though he was included in the Texas lineup when Cleveland sent lefty Parker Messick to the bump in the series opener, the left-handed-hitting Carter will retreat to the bench for the finale while southpaw Joey Cantillo takes the hill for the Guardians. Cameron Cauley will pick up a start in center field in place of Carter.

Caissie went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's rout of the Rockies.

The Marlins plated runs in seven of their nine innings en route to a 14-3 win at Coors Field, and Caissie got in on the offensive barrage in the eighth by crushing a John Brebbia fastball 453 feet into the second deck in right field. Caissie caught fire in the back half of June, and over his last 12 games he's produced a .394/.447/.818 slash line with two doubles, four homers, nine runs and 11 RBI while reducing his strikeout rate to a somewhat palatable 26.3 percent.

Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians.

The Rangers are expecting Nimmo to avoid a stint on the injured list, but the veteran outfielder will be on the bench for a third consecutive game while he nurses an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Ezequiel Duran will cover Nimmo's usual spot in right field and will bat third in the series finale in Cleveland.

Fletcher exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Pirates on Wednesday and is now a free agent, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Fletcher has hit .289/.382/.496 with seven home runs and a 18:22 BB:K over 40 games this season with Triple-A Indianapolis. The 28-year-old will look for a new organization but could have to accept another minor-league deal.