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  • Jared Triolo goes 0-for-4 against Angels
    Jared Triolo finished 0-for-4 in the loss to the Angels on Wednesday.

    Advice: We figured Triolo would prove to be a solid bat for the Pirates, but he’s come in at just .206/.293/.250 to date. Last year, he had 12 extra-base hits in 181 at-bats as a rookie. Right now, he has three in 120 at-bats. Nick Gonzales has been terrific in Triple-A, so maybe it’s time for the Pirates to try something different at second base. Rotoworld 12 minutes ago
    Jared TrioloPIT - 1B,2B,3B
    L, 4-5 vs LAA
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  • Moving into regular role
    Newman will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Reds.

    Advice: Newman will make his third straight start at shortstop -- all against right-handed pitching -- and looks to have supplanted Blaze Alexander as the Diamondbacks' preferred option at the position while the team waits for Geraldo Perdomo (knee) to return from the injured list. Though he's turned in a poor .559 OPS through 62 plate appearances with Arizona this season, Newman has been a much more polished defender at shortstop than Alexander. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
    Kevin NewmanAZ - 1B,2B,3B,SS
    3:40 pm @CIN
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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 24 minutes ago
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    W, 5-4 @PIT
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    DTD
     
  • 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 31 minutes ago
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    W, 5-4 @PIT
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    DTD
     
  • Reds place Christian Encarnacion-Strand on IL
    Reds placed Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list with a right ulnar styloid fracture.

    Advice: CES took a pitch off his wrist a couple weeks ago and the initial X-Rays came back negative, but now the team is saying there is a fracture which will sideline him for at least the next week or two. Santiago Espinal is likely to take over duties at the hot corner full time until the 24-year-old can return to the Cincinnati’s lineup. Rotoworld 37 minutes ago
     
  • 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 41 minutes ago
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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    IL60
     
  • Sits in early game of twin bill
    Brown is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rangers.

    Advice: Even with right-hander Michael Lorenzen taking the hill for Texas, the lefty-hitting Brown finds himself on the bench for the first game of the day. Brown has occupied a strong-side platoon role in the outfield this season, but his hold on a regular gig could be loosening while he's produced a career-worst .548 OPS while striking out 32 times in 103 plate appearances (31.1 percent) so far on the campaign. Esteury Ruiz will fill in for Brown in left field. Rotowire.com 46 minutes ago
    Seth BrownOAK - 1B,OF
    12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • Placed on IL with fractured wrist
    The Reds placed Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right ulnar styloid fracture.

    Advice: Encarnacion-Strand was hit on the hand by a pitch late last month and missed four games with lingering soreness. While initial imaging didn't reveal a new injury, it did show that the infielder has an old fracture that could be contributing to the discomfort. Ultimately, the Reds have opted to give him some extra down time, although it's not clear how long Encarnacion-Strand might be out. Cincinnati signed Mike Ford to the 26-man active roster to provide extra depth at first base/designated hitter while Encarnacion-Strand is out, and Cincinnati could also shift Jeimer Candelario over to first base and use Santiago Espinal at third base. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
     
  • Drives in four
    Clemens went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored during Tuesday's 10-1 win over Toronto.

    Advice: Clemens' two-run shot off Jose Berrios in the second inning allowed the Phillies to take a 3-0 lead, and his fourth-inning triple plated another run before he came into score thanks to a Bryce Harper grand slam. Clemens has played in just three games in the majors this year, though he's made the most of his time in the big leagues, going 4-for-9 with two homers and seven RBI. Rotowire.com Today, 10:58 am