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  • Checks back into starting nine
    Espinal will start at third base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Espinal saw a streak of six consecutive starts come to an end in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Arizona, and before that, he enjoyed a stretch of 11 consecutive starts. He looks as though he could fall into regular playing time once again, as the Reds placed Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Jeimer Candelario will move over from his usual spot at third base to cover Encarnacion-Strand's post at first base, opening up the hot corner for Espinal. Despite seeing plenty of usage in his utility role this season, Espinal has provided the Reds with underwhelming numbers (.169 average, one home run, four stolen bases, 12 RBI and five runs) across 90 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
    Santiago EspinalCIN - 2B,3B,SS
    3:40 pm vs AZ
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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 59 minutes ago
    Kevin NewmanAZ - 1B,2B,3B,SS
    3:40 pm @CIN
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  • Fading into reserve role
    Alexander is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

    Advice: Alexander is on the bench for a third straight game, with all three absences coming against right-handed pitching. The rookie has a lowly .544 OPS over his past nine games and has gotten poor reviews for his work in the field, so he looks like he'll remain in a backup role at shortstop behind Kevin Newman until Geraldo Perdomo (knee) is back from the injured list. Rotowire.com Today, 12:15 pm
     
  • Keeps up hard hitting Tuesday
    Moore went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a triple, a walk and two runs in a win over the Twins on Tuesday.

    Advice: Moore's propensity for hard contact was on full display again Tuesday, with the veteran utility man belting his seventh and eighth extra-base hits of the season. Moore has already tied a career high with his pair of three-baggers, and with four doubles, he's just under halfway to his 2023 total of nine in that department. The 31-year-old came into Tuesday with a .143 average and 32.3 percent strikeout rate over the prior 10 games, making his first multi-hit effort since April 24 a particularly welcome sight. Rotowire.com Today, 12:14 pm
    Dylan MooreSEA - 2B,SS,OF
    4:40 pm @MIN
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  • 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 Today, 11:51 am
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 2-2 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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    IL60
     
  • Dealing with severe ankle sprain
    Hernaiz, who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday, has been diagnosed with a severe left ankle sprain and will visit with a foot specialist, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Hernaiz was injured during Tuesday's 15-8 loss to the Rangers when he stepped awkwardly on first base and was subsequently placed on the IL. More should be known about a potential timetable for the rookie infielder following his exam, but Hernaiz looks as though he could be sidelined for weeks, if not months. The 22-year-old has slashed .182/.243/.182 over 75 plate appearances with Oakland this season and had recently been serving as the team's everyday shortstop. Rotowire.com Today, 11:22 am
    Darell HernaizOAK - 2B,3B,SS
    Top 3, 2-2 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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    IL10
     
  • Sitting in early game Wednesday
    Smith is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Athletics.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Smith will hit the bench for the first game of the twin bill while the Athletics bring southpaw JP Sears to the hill. Davis Wendzel will fill in for Smith at third base. Rotowire.com Today, 11:22 am
    Josh H. SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 2-2 @OAK ; 4:07 pm @OAK
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  • Runs bases Wednesday
    Diaz (calf) ran the bases at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Diaz has been out since late February, first with a groin injury and more recently a calf strain. That he's been cleared to run the bases signals that he shouldn't be too far off from a rehab assignment. Diaz is on the 60-day injured list, so he won't be eligible for activation until late May. Rotowire.com Today, 10:52 am
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 2-2 vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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    IL60
     
  • Sits out Wednesday
    Anderson is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Dodgers, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Anderson appears to be getting a routine day off while he's accumulated just one hit over his last four games. Vidal Brujan will slide over from second base to replace Anderson at shortstop. Rotowire.com Today, 10:38 am