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  • Willson Contreras swats two-run homer in defeat
    Willson Contreras hit a two-run homer on Wednesday in the Cardinals’ extra-inning loss at the hands of the Pirates.

    Advice: Contreras walloped a game-tying shot off Pirates reliever Colin Holderman, who has been outstanding this season in a setup role for Pittsburgh, in the eighth inning to help send this one to extra innings. It was his lone hit in three at-bats, but he also drew a pair of walks in this one. It was the first big fly for the 32-year-old veteran backstop since returning from the injured list back on June 24. Rotoworld Wednesday, 6:50 pm
     
  • Receiving Wednesday off
    O'Hoppe is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

    Advice: O'Hoppe is in the midst of a modest six-game hit streak and has gone 8-for-19 with two homers and three walks during that span, but he'll sit Wednesday after making five straight starts. Matt Thaiss will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Davis Daniel. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 3:41 pm
     
  • Getting Wednesday off
    Rogers isn't in the Tigers' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

    Advice: Rogers went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Tuesday's series opener and will now take a seat against David Festa on Wednesday. Carson Kelly will instead start behind the plate and bat fourth. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 3:13 pm
     
  • Not in Wednesday's lineup
    Alvarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Alvarez started the first two games of the series but will sit Wednesday after going 3-for-10 with a double, a triple, three RBI and six strikeouts. Luis Torrens will handle the catching duties for rookie righty Christian Scott. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 1:58 pm
     
  • Beginning rehab assignment
    Herrera (back) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

    Advice: Herrera is slated to catch five innings with Memphis on Thursday for his first game action since being placed on the IL on June 22 due to back soreness. Even when healthy, it's unclear if Herrera will stick around with the Cardinals considering Willson Contreras and Pedro Pages are both active. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 1:22 pm
     
  • Absent from lineup
    Rice is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Reds.

    Advice: With southpaw Andrew Abbott on the hill for the Reds, the Yankees are going with right-handed-hitting J.D. Davis at first base. The left-handed-hitting Rice has now started one of four games versus lefties since Davis was acquired. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 12:04 pm
    Ben RiceNYY - C,1B
    W, 14-4 vs BOS
    New Player Note
     
  • Taking seat Wednesday
    Grandal is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Grandal will yield to Joey Bart behind the dish Wednesday. Grandal has logged merely three hits in his last 23 at-bats with two RBI and no runs. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 11:56 am
     
  • Three hits in loss
    Melendez went 3-for-3 with a double in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Rays.

    Advice: Melendez accounted for half of the Royals' hits in the loss. This was his second multi-hit effort in the last three games, but he went just 3-for-19 over a seven-game stretch prior to his recent rebound. The outfielder continues to struggle overall with a .191/.258/.366 slash line, eight home runs, 24 RBI, 21 runs scored and two stolen bases through 256 plate appearances in a strong-side platoon role. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 9:47 am
    MJ MelendezKC - C,OF
    L, 1-3 @COL
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  • D-backs activate Gabriel Moreno for Tuesday return
    Diamondbacks activated C Gabriel Moreno from the 10-day injured list.

    Advice: Moreno is officially back for Tuesday’s series opener against the division-rival Dodgers following a nearly two-week absence due to a left thumb sprain. Rotoworld Tuesday, 3:38 pm