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Caleb Smith - Ejected for sticky stuffSmith was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Phillies for an apparent violation of MLB's foreign substance rules, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

ImpactThe lefty was checked for substances after completing 2.2 innings of relief and the umpires ultimately confiscated his glove. The violation will come with a 10-game suspension, although that will not start immediately if Smith elects to appeal. More details about the situation should become available in the coming days.

AUGUST 19, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Archie Bradley returns to Phoenix as visitor, laments Diamondbacks' strugglesFormer Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley said it still bothers him to see fans of the visiting team outnumber home fans at Chase Field.

AUGUST 19, 2021•AZCENTRAL.COM

Rhys Hoskins - Could return FridayManager Joe Girardi said Hoskins (groin) is doing better and could be activated off the injured list Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

ImpactThe Phillies were originally targeting a return for Hoskins during the series against the Diamondbacks, but it now appears the earliest he could be activated is Friday's series opener versus the Padres. Brad Miller should continue to fill in at first base until Hoskins officially rejoins the active roster.

AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Retreats to benchPeralta isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

ImpactPeralta will get a day off after he went 3-for-12 with a run and an RBI across the last three games. Josh Rojas will take over in left field while Drew Ellis starts at second base.

AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Odúbel Herrera - Good to go WednesdayHerrera (ankle) is starting in center field and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

ImpactHerrera was withheld from Tuesday's lineup due to soreness in his right ankle, but it appears to be a minor injury since he still appeared as a pinch hitter and is back in the starting nine a day later. The 29-year-old has a .318/.380/.500 slash line through 14 games in August.

AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Daulton Varsho - On bench WednesdayVarsho isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

ImpactVarsho has gone 5-for-9 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI, two runs and a stolen base across his last four appearances, but he'll be on the bench for the second time in the last three games. Pavin Smith will shift to right field while Christian Walker starts at first base.

AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Tyler Clippard - Picks up save TuesdayClippard registered the save Tuesday against the Phillies after allowing one run on one hit and one walk while fanning one. He also tossed a wild pitch.

ImpactClippard needed 20 pitches (10 strikes) and gave up a run before closing the door on the Phillies en route to picking up his third save of the season. The veteran reliever owns a 2.70 ERA on the campaign, but his recent performances have not been very dominant. He has allowed runs in three of his last four appearances.

AUGUST 18, 2021•ROTOWIRE