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Francisco Lindor was dropped from the leadoff spot for the first time in 191 consecutive starts Wednesday night and helped the Mets end a four-game losing skid.

Yankees catcher Austin Wells returned to action Wednesday following a three-game absence, coming on as a pinch runner in the eight inning of New York's 11-9 loss at Toronto.

The Astros placed infielder Luis Guillorme on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring Wednesday.

The Rangers reinstated first baseman Jake Burger from the 10-day injured list before Wednesday night's series finale against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due an impingement in his left hip.

Braves ace Spencer Schwellenbach has a fractured pitching elbow, becoming the latest Atlanta starter sidelined with a long-term injury.

Tristan looks at the old wisdom that "once a hot rookie makes five starts, it's time to send him packing" to see if it's still true.

Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter, who has 16 home runs and 32 RBIs, has a right hamstring strain and will not return from the IL until after the All-Star break.

The Women's Professional Baseball League will hold tryouts next month at the Nationals' home ballpark as it moves closer to its launch.

Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (hand) and third baseman Nolan Arenado (finger) will sit vs. the Pirates, but the team is hopeful they will return Friday.