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  • 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 Today, 11:22 am
    Josh H. SmithTEX - 3B,SS,LF
    Top 5, 4-4 @OAK ; 4:07 pm @OAK
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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,LF
    Top 5, 4-4 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • Sits out Wednesday
    Anderson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Anderson appears to be getting a routine day off while he's accumulated just one hit over his last four games. Vidal Brujan will slide over from second base to replace Anderson at shortstop. Rotowire.com Today, 10:38 am
     
  • Gets aboard three times
    Witt went 2-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

    Advice: Witt has three multi-hit efforts and four steals over six contests in May, batting .350 (7-for-20) for the month. While other members of the Royals' lineup have plateaued or cooled off altogether, Witt is still going strong from the No. 2 hole. He's slashing .319/.385/.542 with four home runs, 13 steals, 19 RBI and 33 runs scored over 37 games. Rotowire.com Today, 10:08 am
     
  • 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 5, 4-4 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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    IL10
     
  • Lands on injured list
    The Athletics placed Hernaiz on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left ankle injury.

    Advice: Hernaiz suffered the injury during Tuesday's 15-8 loss to the Rangers when he stepped awkwardly on first base while trying to beat out an infield hit. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined. Max Schuemann and Brett Harris could handle shortstop for the Athletics while Hernaiz is out. Rotowire.com Today, 9:45 am
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    Top 5, 4-4 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Sitting out with sore knee
    Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Swanson is absent from the lineup versus the Padres due to a right knee issue, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

    Advice: Counsell added that Swanson tweaked the knee on a slide during an April 25 contest against the Astros. He's considered day-to-day. The Cubs have a scheduled off day Thursday, so Swanson will look to return to action Friday in Pittsburgh. Nico Hoerner is sliding over to shortstop Wednesday, while Miles Mastrobuoni is getting a start at second base. Rotowire.com Today, 9:24 am
     
  • Ankle issues not long term
    Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Cruz's recurring left ankle issues are not believing to be a long-term concern, Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

    Advice: Cruz played just nine games before a fractured left ankle ended his 2023 season. The ankle has since bothered him off and on during the 2024 season, including most recently during Monday's game versus the Angels. He's been able to mostly play through it, but you have to wonder whether it could be contributing to Cruz's disappointing .244/.293/.382 batting line. However, at least at this juncture, it does not appear the team is worried about Cruz's ankle problems becoming chronic. Rotowire.com Today, 8:46 am
    Oneil CruzPIT - SS
    L, 4-5 vs LAA
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  • Moved down to sixth spot
    Bichette will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Wednesday's contest in Philadelphia.

    Advice: Bichette had already been dropped down in the Blue Jays' batting order in recent days, and the No. 6 spot is the lowest he has hit since August 2022. The 26-year-old is just 3-for-40 over his last 11 games to drag his season batting line down to an ugly .189/.246/.268. Rotowire.com Today, 8:29 am