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Blackburn struck out two and walked one in the game. The Rex Sox strung together five hits to score three times in the first inning, then David Ortiz struck for a mammoth two-run blast in the third. Blackburn’s ERA now sits at 7.53, though his rotation spot may be safe for the time being due to injuries and Francisco Liriano also struggling. Still, it would behoove Blackburn to start pitching better his next time out against the Angels.

It’s Betts’ first start at second since May 29. He started 11 games at second and 61 at short during the first half of the season. Chris Taylor is getting the start in left with Betts in the infield. Teoscar Hernández slides from left to right.

Rojas expects to be back at shortstop on Thursday. Andy Pages replaced him in tonight’s lineup, with Tommy Edman moving from center to short.

It looks like Lindor’s absence, which he said would be 2-3 or 3-5 days, might turn out to be more like 5-6 or 6-8 days. But we’ll see. Once he resumes workouts, he’ll certainly push to get back into the lineup. Luisangel Acuña will continue to fill in.

Lockridge is playing right field. Luis Arraez, the Padres’ usual DH, is out of the lineup, perhaps in part because of the little knee injury he suffered Monday. Lockridge, who was called up a week ago, is 0-for-2 with a steal in five appearances off the Padres bench.

Tucker will get a day off Wednesday as the team continues to give the 27-year-old some maintenance days. Jose Altuve is the DH so Yordan Alvarez will start in left field, and Jason Heyward is getting the start in right.

No reason has been given as to why Rojas has been removed from the lineup just yet. Tommy Edman is now the starting shortstop, and Enrique Hernandez is lining up at second base.

Garcia Jr. was removed Tuesday with wrist discomfort, and unsurprisingly the 24-year-old will not be back in the lineup a day later. Josa Tena will start at second base in Garcia’s place.

McGreevy is up to replace Lance Lynn after Lynn was placed back on the injured list with knee inflammation. McGreevy should take Lynn’s spot in the rotation, but it’s worth pointing out his first start will take place in Colorado against the Rockies if that’s the case.

Assuming the Cardinals don’t make the postseason, Lynn’s thrown his last pitch in 2024. The right-hander was just activated off the injured list September 11, and apparently the 37-year-old is still dealing with the problem. Michael McGreevy is up to replace Lynn on the roster. He’ll be a free agent at the end of the year.

Urías will be joined by Jordan Westburg on the assignment. Urías will likely need a couple of games before he’s deemed ready to roll, and should see starts in the infield once he’s back. His real-life value to Baltimore doesn’t carry over to fantasy formats.