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  • Fading into reserve role
    Alexander is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

    Advice: Alexander is on the bench for a third straight game, with all three absences coming against right-handed pitching. The rookie has a lowly .544 OPS over his past nine games and has gotten poor reviews for his work in the field, so he looks like he'll remain in a backup role at shortstop behind Kevin Newman until Geraldo Perdomo (knee) is back from the injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 12:15 pm
     
  • Keeps up hard hitting Tuesday
    Moore went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a triple, a walk and two runs in a win over the Twins on Tuesday.

    Advice: Moore's propensity for hard contact was on full display again Tuesday, with the veteran utility man belting his seventh and eighth extra-base hits of the season. Moore has already tied a career high with his pair of three-baggers, and with four doubles, he's just under halfway to his 2023 total of nine in that department. The 31-year-old came into Tuesday with a .143 average and 32.3 percent strikeout rate over the prior 10 games, making his first multi-hit effort since April 24 a particularly welcome sight. Rotowire.com Today, 12:14 pm
    Dylan MooreSEA - 2B,SS,OF
    4:40 pm @MIN
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  • Brandon Drury exits game with hamstring injury
    Brandon Drury left Wednesday’s game against the Pirates with left hamstring tightness.

    Advice: Drury was replaced by Noal Schanuel at first base in the eighth inning. There’s no word if Drury will be out for an extended period of time, but a hamstring injury is always tricky. Rotoworld Today, 12:07 pm
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    W, 5-4 @PIT
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  • Exits game with tight hamstring
    Drury was removed from Wednesday's game against the Pirates after six innings due to left hamstring tightness. He went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run and one RBI prior to departing.

    Advice: Drury previously contended with the same injury back in mid-April. He missed a few games with the hamstring injury at the time, and he may not have fully healed up from the injury. Manager Ron Washington should have more information about Drury's condition following the completion of Wednesday's contest. Rotowire.com Today, 12:00 pm
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    W, 5-4 @PIT
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  • Starting rehab assignment
    Diaz (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas this weekend, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Diaz ran the bases Wednesday, which was the final hurdle he needed to clear before playing in games. He's on the 60-day injured list and won't be eligible for activation until late May, so Diaz will be in store for an extended rehab assignment. Rotowire.com Today, 11:51 am
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    Top 9, 9-4 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • 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 was spotted running the bases earlier Wednesday, per Gallegos. Because the young infielder hasn't missed much time, he shouldn't need too many at-bats in the minors before being activated from the 10-day injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 11:26 am
    Zack GelofOAK - 2B
    Top 9, 9-4 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • 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 Today, 11:22 am
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    Top 9, 9-4 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • Runs bases Wednesday
    Diaz (calf) ran the bases at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Diaz has been out since late February, first with a groin injury and more recently a calf strain. That he's been cleared to run the bases signals that he shouldn't be too far off from a rehab assignment. Diaz is on the 60-day injured list, so he won't be eligible for activation until late May. Rotowire.com Today, 10:52 am
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    Top 9, 9-4 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • Athletics place Darell Hernaiz (ankle) on 10-day IL
    Athletics placed SS Darell Hernaiz on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle injury.

    Advice: Hernaiz exited Tuesday’s game against the Rangers when he stepped awkwardly on first base while attempting to beat out an infield hit. The 22-year-old infielder will be sidelined for at least the next week or so. Rotoworld Today, 10:04 am
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    Top 9, 9-4 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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