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  • Resting against lefty
    Wisely is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Wisely will take a seat for the second time during the four-game series with the Cubs while Chicago sends another lefty (Shota Imanaga) to the hill. Nick Ahmed will fill in for Wisely at shortstop, while outfielder Austin Slater replaces Wisely atop the batting order. Rotowire.com 3 minutes ago
    Brett WiselySF - 2B,SS,OF
    12:45 pm vs CHC
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  • Sitting against lefty Thursday
    Villar is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Wilmer Flores will man first base while the Cubs send southpaw Shota Imanaga to the mound, but even though he's a right-handed hitter like Flores, Villar looks as though he'll be the preferred option against right-handed pitching. Villar started both of the last two nights against righties, going 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. The 27-year-old's stay atop the depth chart may not last long, however, as top first baseman LaMonte Wade (hamstring) is in the midst of a rehab assignment and could be activated from the injured list as soon as this weekend. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
    David VillarSF - 2B,3B
    12:45 pm vs CHC
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  • Receiving afternoon off
    Bailey is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Bailey will get a breather for Thursday's day game after he started behind the plate in both of the first two games of the series. Curt Casali will spell him at catcher, forming a battery with starting pitcher Jordan Hicks. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
     
  • Red Sox option Tyler Heineman to the minors
    Red Sox optioned Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Worcester.

    Advice: With Connor Wong coming off the paternity list, Tyler Heineman will go back to the minors. He will continue to act as veteran organizational depth. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
     
  • Not in Arizona lineup
    Suarez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Twins.

    Advice: Suarez had started each of the previous eight games but went just 2-for-24 over that stretch to drop his season line down to .192/.274/.312. The Diamondbacks are giving Kevin Newman a start at third base Thursday. Rotowire.com 17 minutes ago
     
  • Red Sox activate Connor Wong from paternity list
    Red Sox activated Connor Wong from the Paternity List.

    Advice: Wong was placed on the paternity list on Monday and wound up missing two games for the Red Sox. He should be back in the starting lineup soon. Tyler Heineman was optioned back to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago
     
  • Hitting bench against lefty
    Benintendi is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Benintendi will hit the bench for the second time in four games while the face another left-handed starting pitcher (Chris Sale). Corey Julks will pick up a start in left field in Benintendi's place. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
     
  • Sitting against lefty
    Lopez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: Southpaw Chris Sale is on the hill for Atlanta, so the lefty-hitting Lopez will retreat to the bench. Platoon mate Danny Mendick will spell Lopez at second base. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
    Nicky LopezCWS - 2B,3B,SS
    1:10 pm vs ATL
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  • Filling in for resting Lee
    Maldonado will start at catcher and bat ninth in Thursday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: Top backstop Korey Lee is getting a breather for the day game after he started at catcher in each of the previous days, so Maldonado will get a turn behind the plate. Maldonado is valued for his defense, but with an .088/.140/.132 slash line and a minus-24 wRC+, he's been the league's least-productive hitter among all players with at least 100 plate appearances this season. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago