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  • Transferred to 60-day IL
    The Athletics transferred Hernaiz (ankle) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

    Advice: The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Aaron Brooks, who is starting Wednesday's game versus the Astros. Hernaiz suffered a severe left ankle sprain a week ago and now won't be eligible to return until early July. Rotowire.com 30 minutes ago
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    5:10 pm @HOU
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  • A’s shift Darell Hernaiz to 60-day IL
    Athletics transferred INF Darell Hernaiz from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list.

    Advice: That must be a pretty bad ankle sprain that Hernaiz suffered last week. The A’s are currently rolling with Max Schuemann as their everyday shortstop. Rotoworld 46 minutes ago
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    5:10 pm @HOU
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  • Back on bench Wednesday
    Merrifield is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

    Advice: With Bryce Harper (migraine) and Kyle Schwarber (back) both missing time in recent days, Merrifield was one of the main beneficiaries. He started in seven of the previous eight games while manning three different positions, but Merrifield provided just three hits over 32 at-bats over that stretch to bring his batting average down to .188. Both Harper and Schwarber are simultaneously in the lineup for the first time since last Friday, so Merrifield will retreat to the bench and will most likely be in store for a reduction in playing time moving forward. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
    Whit MerrifieldPHI - 2B,3B,OF
    3:40 pm vs NYM
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  • Getting day off Wednesday
    Grissom is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Rays.

    Advice: Grissom had started each of the previous eight contests and nine of 10 games since returning from the injured list, but he'll begin Wednesday's game on the bench as the Red Sox square off against Taj Bradley and the Rays. The 23-year-old has gotten off to a slow start, going just 5-for-37 with a 7:0 K:BB. David Hamilton will draw a start at second base Wednesday. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
    Vaughn GrissomBOS - 2B,SS
    4:10 pm vs TB
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  • Cleared for activity
    Walls (hip) reported to the Rays' spring training facility in Port Charlotte, Fla. earlier this week and will go through workouts for the next 10-to-14 days before beginning a rehab assignment, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: According to Topkin, Walls will be going through a modified version of his own spring training while he builds up stamina and stacks up at-bats as he works his way back from the surgery he required last October to address a labral tear in his right hip. The Rays opted to shut Walls down in late April for two weeks after he experienced renewed inflammation in his hip, and the 27-year-old seemingly responded well to the extra time off. Since he's been on the injured list all season, Walls will presumably in store for an extended minor-league rehab assignment, making it unlikely that he's activated before the end of May. Whenever he's ready to go, Walls could threaten Jose Caballero for everyday duties at shortstop. Rotowire.com Today, 12:04 pm
    Taylor WallsTB - 2B,3B,SS
    4:10 pm @BOS
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  • Should resume rehab assignment soon
    Rays manager Kevin Cash said Tuesday that Lowe (oblique) will rejoin the team in Tampa Bay and will resume swinging the bat before heading back out on a minor-league rehab assignment in short order, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Cash's comments came after Lowe was pulled off his assignment with Durham when he experienced renewed soreness in his right oblique during his fourth rehab game Sunday. Lowe visited a spine surgeon Tuesday for further consultation on his injury, with Cash noting that further imaging showed the second baseman was "heading in the right direction" with his recovery. Cash said that Lowe may still have to manage some pain moving forward, but the 29-year-old at least appears to have steered clear of a major setback. If he's able to return to Durham and resume playing in games by this weekend, Lowe could be ready to come off the 10-day injured list at some point next week. Rotowire.com Today, 11:59 am
    Brandon LoweTB - 2B
    4:10 pm @BOS
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    IL10
     
  • Five innings on defense Tuesday
    Diaz (calf) started at third base and played five innings in Triple-A Las Vegas' win over El Paso on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with an RBI single.

    Advice: Diaz picked up the first hit of his three-game rehab stint on his final at-bat of the evening, and he took another step in the right direction by logging five frames on defense for the second straight game. The veteran is likely to continue taking a day off between appearances for the moment as his ramp-up following a long layoff continues. Rotowire.com Today, 11:58 am
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    5:10 pm @HOU
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    IL60
     
  • Jorge Polanco (hamstring) should be back Friday
    Jorge Polanco should be ready to play Friday after missing a second straight start Wednesday with hamstring tightness.

    Advice: Luis Urias is filling in for Polanco, with Josh Rojas moving from third to second. Rotoworld Today, 11:31 am
    Jorge PolancoSEA - 2B,3B
    Bot 1, 0-0 vs KC
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  • Out Wednesday with hamstring injury
    Polanco (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Polanco will take a seat for the second day in a row while he manages a tight right hamstring. The Mariners are viewing him as day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list could become more realistic if Polanco is still not available to start coming out of Thursday's team off day. Rotowire.com Today, 11:02 am
    Jorge PolancoSEA - 2B,3B
    Bot 1, 0-0 vs KC
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