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    • Sits in early game of twin bill
      Brown is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rangers.

      Advice: Even with right-hander Michael Lorenzen taking the hill for Texas, the lefty-hitting Brown finds himself on the bench for the first game of the day. Brown has occupied a strong-side platoon role in the outfield this season, but his hold on a regular gig could be loosening while he's produced a career-worst .548 OPS while striking out 32 times in 103 plate appearances (31.1 percent) so far on the campaign. Esteury Ruiz will fill in for Brown in left field. Rotowire.com 3 minutes ago
      Seth BrownOAK - 1B,OF
      12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
      New Player Note
    • Placed on IL with fractured hand
      The Reds placed Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right ulnar styloid fracture.

      Advice: Encarnacion-Strand was hit on the hand by a pitch late last month and missed four games with lingering soreness. While initial imaging didn't reveal a new injury, it did show that the infielder has an old fracture that could be contributing to the discomfort. Ultimately, the Reds have opted to give him some extra down time, although it's not clear how long Encarnacion-Strand might be out. Mike Ford has been signed to the active roster and should see some reps at first base. The Reds also could shift Jeimer Candelario over to first base and use Santiago Espinal at third base. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
    • On bench against righty
      Butler is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rangers.

      Advice: The lefty-hitting Butler typically sits out against left-handed pitchers, but he'll bow out of the starting nine for Wednesday's early game while right-hander Michael Lorenzen takes the hill for the Rangers. Brent Rooker will serve as the Athletics' starting right fielder for Game 1, but Tyler Nevin may end up being the primary replacement for Butler against right-handed pitching moving forward if Oakland elects to give rookie Brett Harris a full-time role at third base. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
      Lawrence ButlerOAK - OF
      12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
      New Player Note
    • Cleared for rehab assignment
      Gelof (oblique) will join Triple-A Las Vegas this weekend to begin a rehab assignment, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Gelof has missed the last two weeks with a strained left oblique but has been upping his baseball activities in recent days and has progressed to the point that he's ready to test things out in game action. Because the young infielder hasn't missed all that much time, he shouldn't need too many rehab at-bats before rejoining the Athletics' active roster. Rotowire.com 22 minutes ago
      Zack GelofOAK - 2B
      12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
      New Player Note
      IL10
    • Dealing with severe ankle sprain
      Hernaiz, who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday, has been diagnosed with a severe left ankle sprain and will visit with a foot specialist, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

      Advice: Hernaiz was injured during Tuesday's 15-8 loss to the Rangers when he stepped awkwardly on first base and was subsequently placed on the IL. More should be known about a potential timetable for the rookie infielder following his exam, but Hernaiz looks as though he could be sidelined for weeks, if not months. The 22-year-old has slashed .182/.243/.182 over 75 plate appearances with Oakland this season and had recently been serving as the team's everyday shortstop. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
      Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
      12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
      New Player Note
      IL10
    • Sitting in early game Wednesday
      Smith is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Athletics.

      Advice: The lefty-hitting Smith will hit the bench for the first game of the twin bill while the Athletics bring southpaw JP Sears to the hill. Davis Wendzel will fill in for Smith at third base. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
      Josh H. SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
      12:37 pm @OAK ; 4:07 pm @OAK
      New Player Note
    • Idle against lefty
      Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

      Advice: The lefty-hitting Outman will retreat to the bench Wednesday with southpaw Ryan Weathers taking the hill for Miami. He'll be replaced in center field by Andy Pages. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago
    • Resting against lefty
      Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

      Advice: The lefty-hitting Lux will take a seat in the series finale while the Marlins bring southpaw Ryan Weathers to the hill. Miguel Rojas will replace Lux at second base. Rotowire.com 41 minutes ago
      Gavin LuxLAD - 2B,OF
      12:10 pm vs MIA
      New Player Note
    • Homers twice
      Pillar went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI during Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Pirates.

      Advice: Pillar made it a 3-0 ballgame with his three-run home run in the fourth inning, and his solo shot in the seventh gave the Angels a convincing 7-0 lead. The 35-year-old now sports an inflated .866 OPS through 43 plate appearances this season, but he shouldn't be relied on as a consistent source of production in fantasy. Rotowire.com 46 minutes ago