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Zack Gelof's impressive 24-game hit streak, 27-game on-base streak, and 13-game scoring streak were all halted after he was spiked on his right hand. Due to the injury, Gelof was held out of the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against San Francisco. The Athletics infielder is currently sidelined as he recovers from the hand issue.
Nolan McLean (4-5) was charged with the loss in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs. He surrendered six runs on seven hits and two walks across six innings of work. Despite the rough outing, McLean managed to record nine strikeouts.
Ben Rice is in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for the New York Yankees in Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Kevin McGonigle is in the starting lineup at third base for the Detroit Tigers in Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees.
Dillon Dingler is serving as the designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers in Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees.
Matt Vierling is in the starting lineup for the Detroit Tigers in Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees.
Left-hander Ryan Weathers (2-5, 4.13 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Yankees in Wednesday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers. He faces off against Tarik Skubal in a matchup where the Tigers' offense is expected to be aggressive. Weathers is looking to improve his record in this high-stakes series finale.
Juan Soto is sidelined for both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs due to back tightness. The injury, which forced an early exit in his previous appearance, is currently under evaluation. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that an injured list stint has not been ruled out as the team monitors his day-to-day status.
Otto Lopez provided a key offensive spark in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Rangers. He finished the game 2-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run, and two runs scored.
Pete Fairbanks earned his 12th save of the season during Wednesday's 4-2 win against the Rangers. He allowed one run on one hit over his appearance, recording neither a walk nor a strikeout in the outing.
The New York Mets designated Zack Short for assignment on Wednesday to clear a roster spot for the return of Francisco Lindor.
Wyatt Langford recorded a productive day at the plate in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins. He went 2-for-4, contributing a solo home run and a stolen base to the Rangers' offensive effort.
Jacob deGrom (6-5) was saddled with a 4-2 loss against the Marlins despite a strong outing. He delivered a quality start, allowing just two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings. The Rangers' offense failed to provide support for deGrom, who has now been on the losing end of a hard-fought pitching performance.
Blake Snell continues his recovery from an elbow injury and is scheduled to throw a 15-pitch bullpen session this Friday, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports.
Luis Arraez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Athletics. This follows his exit from Tuesday's game, where he underwent X-rays on his right foot. Manager Tony Vitello confirmed the imaging returned clean, showing no fractures and allowing Arraez to avoid a significant long-term setback. While he is resting today, the negative results provide relief for the Giants regarding his status.
Ian Happ is not in the starting lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the New York Mets. The Cubs outfielder will sit out the nightcap following his participation in the earlier game of the twin bill.
Mauricio Dubón is leading off for the Atlanta Braves in Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres as the team looks to avoid a series sweep.
Braxton Ashcraft is the starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Wednesday's home game against the Seattle Mariners.
Bryan Torres was a late scratch from the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. No further details regarding the nature of the scratch were provided at this time.
CJ Abrams is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The update was reported by Mark Zuckerman of Natsjournal.com, confirming his availability for the contest.
