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  • Out of Cincinnati lineup
    Candelario is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

    Advice: It's a routine day off for Candelario, who had been in the lineup for each of the previous five contests. Spencer Steer and Santiago Espinal will occupy the corner infield spots for the Reds on Wednesday. Rotowire.com 8 minutes ago
     
  • Kody Clemens (back) homers in rehab appearance
    Kody Clemens went 3-for-5 with a homer in his fourth rehab game for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

    Advice: There was a report last week indicating that Clemens would be mostly used in left field on his rehab assignment, but he’s started just one game there thus far. He played second last night, and he’s also started at first base and DH’d once. With seven hits, including two homers and two doubles in his last three games, he appears ready to return from the back spasms that sidelined him for three weeks. Rotoworld 13 minutes ago
    Kody ClemensPHI - 1B
    10:10 am @DET
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  • Starting in place of resting Rortvedt
    Jackson will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Jackson will get a turn behind the plate while top backstop Ben Rortvedt rests for the day game after a night game. Since his call-up from Triple-A Durham on May 3, Jackson is hitting a lowly .081/.159/.161 with 31 strikeouts in 70 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
     
  • Brett Baty hits sixth homer since Triple-A demotion
    Brett Baty hit his sixth homer in 15 games for Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

    Advice: Baty is hitting .333/.388/.700 with more homers (six to four), more doubles (four to three) and more RBI (18 to 16) in 15 games for Syracuse than he had in 50 games in the majors. The Mets could have recalled him yesterday in place of Starling Marte, but with Mark Vientos having earned regular playing time, they decided against it. A Pete Alonso or J.D. Martinez trade next month could create another opportunity for Baty. Rotoworld 16 minutes ago
     
  • Back in lineup, batting sixth
    Arenado (forearm) will start at third base and bat sixth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Atlanta.

    Advice: Arenado had been set to return Tuesday from a left forearm injury before that game was rained out and he remains in the lineup for the makeup game. The six spot represents the lowest Arenado has hit in his four seasons with the Cardinals. He is slashing just .257/.315/.371 on the season and hasn't homered since June 5. Rotowire.com 22 minutes ago
    Nolan ArenadoSTL - 3B
    10:45 am vs ATL ; 4:15 pm vs ATL
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  • Playing time on downswing
    Haniger is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

    Advice: Haniger has picked up just one start in the Mariners' last five games, with Seattle facing five right-handers during that stretch. The Mariners should continue to make room in the lineup for Haniger against left-handed pitching, but Mitch Garver looks to be the preferred option ahead of Haniger at designated hitter when the team faces righties. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
     
  • Four homers in six games
    Reynolds went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Reds.

    Advice: Reynolds extended his hitting streak to 22 games, but his power has been particularly notable of late. Across his last six starts, he has gone deep four times to bring his total on the season to 13. Across the entirety of his hitting streak, Reynolds has hit .360 with 16 RBI and 15 runs. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Reds call up Graham Ashcraft to start Wednesday
    Reds recalled RHP Graham Ashcraft from Triple-A Louisville.

    Advice: Ashcraft, who had a 3.00 ERA in his two starts for Louisville after being sent down earlier this month, will start against the Pirates today. The Reds weren’t wanting to bring him back quite this soon, but Nick Lodolo’s blister created a need. Ashcraft was struggling before the demotion, having posted a 5.05 ERA overall and a 6.83 ERA in his final six starts. Rotoworld 25 minutes ago
     
  • Reds send Yosver Zulueta back to Triple-A
    Reds optioned RHP Yosver Zulueta to Triple-A Louisville.

    Advice: Zulueta performed well in his major league debut last night, allowing one run and striking out four in three innings out of the pen. It’ll help his chances of getting the call next time the Reds need a reliever. Rotoworld 28 minutes ago