The (first-half) All-MLB Teams
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Edward Olivares - Not in lineup WednesdayOlivares is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Twins.
ImpactBobby Witt will take a turn as the Royals' designated hitter with Maikel Garcia handling shortstop. Olivares went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's loss to Minnesota and is 1-for-12 over his last five games.
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Dylan Coleman - Recalled from OmahaKansas City recalled Coleman from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.
ImpactColeman has surrendered 10 earned runs on seven hits and seven walks in just five innings of relief this season at the major-league level, but the Royals are desperate for fresh arms. He'll presumably operate in a low-leverage bullpen role.
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Zack Greinke - Placed on 15-day ILKansas City placed Greinke on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder tendinitis.
ImpactGreinke made an early exit from his start Tuesday against the Twins after experiencing shoulder discomfort and will be sidelined until at least July 20. He's a trade candidate for the Royals, so they'd certainly like to get him back in time to prove his health before the August 1 deadline. The veteran righty leaves behind a 5.44 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 64:13 K:BB through 92.2 innings.
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Michael A. Taylor - Gets rest dayTaylor is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
ImpactWilli Castro will pick up the start in center field in place of Taylor, who had started each of the Twins' last four games. Though he's hitting a lowly .214 across 237 plate appearances this season, Taylor has kept himself fantasy relevant by supplying 10 home runs and 11 stolen bases.
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Jose Miranda - Taking seat WednesdayMiranda is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest versus the Royals.
ImpactMiranda started each of the last three days at third base after coming up to take Royce Lewis' (oblique) roster spot but went hitless in each game. He'll now take a seat for this one in favor of Donovan Solano.
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Christian Vázquez - Receiving Wednesday offVazquez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.
ImpactVazquez will get a breather in the series finale after starting behind the plate Monday and Tuesday while going 1-for-8 with a run scored. Ryan Jeffers will form a battery with starting pitcher Pablo Lopez on Wednesday.
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