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Grant Holmes is set to take the mound for the Atlanta Braves as they look to secure a series victory against the Los Angeles Angels. The team is evaluating his recent performance to determine if he can carry them to a win and conclude the road trip on a high note.
Jose Fernandez is listed in the starting lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Wednesday game against the New York Mets.
Corbin Carroll is in the starting lineup in right field for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Wednesday's game against the New York Mets.
Brett Baty is in the starting lineup in right field for the New York Mets in Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ildemaro Vargas is in the starting lineup at second base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Wednesday's game against the New York Mets.
Mark Vientos is in the starting lineup at first base for the New York Mets in Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Jorge Polanco is in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Wednesday's game against the New York Mets.
Nolan Arenado is in the starting lineup at third base for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Wednesday's game against the New York Mets.
Geraldo Perdomo is in the starting lineup at shortstop for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Wednesday matchup against the New York Mets.
Ketel Marte is in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Wednesday's contest against the New York Mets.
Gabriel Moreno is set to start at catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Wednesday road game against the New York Mets.
Bo Bichette is in the starting lineup for the New York Mets, playing third base in Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Francisco Lindor is listed in the starting lineup for the New York Mets in their Wednesday home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Miguel Rojas has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for the series finale against Toronto, one day after announcing the death of his father in an Instagram post. While he is currently playing, manager Dave Roberts noted that the team may still place Rojas on bereavement leave in the near future to attend to family matters.
Right-hander Dylan Cease is scheduled to start for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night as they conclude their three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre.
Aaron Nola took the mound for the Phillies in Wednesday's matchup against the San Francisco Giants. While Nola kept the game close during his outing, the Phillies were ultimately blanked in a 5-0 loss, hampered by a quiet day at the plate and a three-run home run surrendered to Rafael Devers.
Colorado Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen is scheduled to start the series finale against the Houston Astros on April 8, 2026. Lorenzen faces off against Astros starter Cristian Javier as the Rockies aim to complete their first series sweep of the 2026 season.
Brady House has been a key contributor to the Washington Nationals' explosive offensive start to the 2026 season. Alongside teammates James Wood and CJ Abrams, House has helped the team flip the switch following a difficult spring training period.
CJ Abrams is playing a central role in the Washington Nationals' revitalized offense. After a challenging spring, the team has found its rhythm, with Abrams contributing significantly alongside teammates James Wood and Brady House to drive the Nationals' early-season production.
James Wood is on a tear, hitting a home run in his third consecutive game. In Tuesday's extra-inning loss to the Cardinals, Wood went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs scored, and a stolen base. His explosive start to the season has been a key factor in the Washington Nationals' high-scoring offense, alongside teammates Brady House and CJ Abrams.
