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  • Corey Seager added to Rangers lineup on Wednesday
    Corey Seager (hand) was added to the Rangers’ starting lineup for Wednesday night’s battle against the Padres.

    Advice: As manager Bruce Bochy had alluded to earlier in the day, Seager checked out good and was a late addition to the Rangers’ lineup. Jonathan Ornelas — who had been scheduled to start at third base — was scratched from the lineup with Josh Smith shifting back from shortstop to third base. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:51 pm
     
  • Returns to lineup Wednesday
    Seager (wrist) is starting at shortstop and batting second in Wednesday's game against the Padres.

    Advice: Seager missed the last two games after being struck in the left wrist by a pitch Saturday against Baltimore. He was originally slated to begin Wednesday's game in the dugout, but Seager will return to the starting lineup, bumping Josh Smith to third base and Jonathan Ornelas to the bench. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:47 pm
     
  • Progressing, could play Wednesday
    Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Seager (wrist) is feeling "a lot better" and will talk with the shortstop to see if he's doing well enough to play Wednesday against the Padres, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The 30-year-old is currently absent from Texas' starting nine for Wednesday's contest, but there's apparently a chance he's a late addition to the lineup. Regardless of whether or not Seager ends up starting the game, it's an encouraging development for his availability going forward. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:26 pm
     
  • Corey Seager (hand) out of Rangers initial lineup
    Corey Seager (hand) is not in the Rangers’ initial starting lineup for Wednesday night’s showdown against the Padres.

    Advice: Rangers’ skipper Bruce Bochy did say that he’ll talk to Seager before the game though and that there’s a chance he could still be added to the lineup. Either way, that bodes well for his status going forward as he seems very close to a return. Expect him back in action on Thursday if he doesn’t talk his way into Wednesday’s lineup. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:13 pm
     
  • James Wood batting third for Nationals Wednesday
    James Wood will start in left field and bat third for the Nationals on Wednesday night against the Mets.

    Advice: It only took two games for the 21-year-old phenom to slide into a premium spot in the Nationals’ lineup, and as long as he hits he should remain there indefinitely. The premium spot in the order should lead to ample counting stats to go along with his dazzling blend of power and speed — making him a must-add in all formats for the remainder of the season. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:23 pm
     
  • On bench again
    Seager (wrist) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against San Diego.

    Advice: Seager will be held out of the starting lineup for a third straight contest despite having his X-rays come back negative Monday. Josh Smith will bat second and play shortstop Wednesday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:10 pm
     
  • Reds recalled OF Blake Dunn from Triple-A
    Reds recalled OF Blake Dunn from Triple-A Louisville.

    Advice: Dunn hit .228 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 55 games at Triple-A this year. He’ll get another chance with this being his second stint with the Reds this year. Levi Jordan was optioned to Triple-A as the corresponding move. Rotoworld Yesterday, 12:21 pm
     
  • Back with big club
    The Reds recalled Dunn from Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Advice: The Reds wanted more of a pure outfielder on the bench rather than Levi Jordan, who can play the outfield but who is an infielder by trade. Dunn went 1-for-10 at the dish in an earlier stint in the majors. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:09 pm
     
  • Sits against righty
    McCarthy was not in Tuesday's starting lineup against Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller.

    Advice: McCarthy had been a regular against righties, but his playing time is set to take a hit, as the Diamondbacks welcomed back Alek Thomas from a hamstring injury. Thomas' injury, which kept him out for the last three months, resulted in more playing time for McCarthy. He hits lefties better than Thomas, but the righty-hitting Randal Grichuk (.817 OPS against lefties) should be the primary fill-in for Thomas against southpaws. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:12 am