The Rays optioned infielder Tim Beckham to Triple-A Durham after Wednesday’s 8-6 loss to the Red Sox.

FINALLY.

It’s Big Papi, but made of plastic.

Rangers outfielder Carlos Gomez said he arrived at Globe Life Park two hours earlier than he was scheduled to for the team’s series finale against the Mariners on Wednesday afternoon, looking to get some extra work in with a matchup against Felix Hernandez looming. Gomez entered the game 3-for-22 since joining the Rangers last Thursday.

The Indians have acquired veteran outfielder Coco Crisp from the A’s, providing some insurance for down the stretch and potentially into October. Oakland received Minor League left-hander Colt Hynes and sent cash along with Crisp to Cleveland, where the outfielder began his Major League career 14 years ago.

JaCoby Jones was still basking in the excitement of his two-hit, two-RBI Major League debut Tuesday night when he realized his next assignment looming hours later. His second big league game was a matchup with Chris Sale.

Yasiel Puig will be staying with the Dodgers after being claimed off revocable trade waivers, according to a report from MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman on Wednesday.

Perhaps a plot point in season two.

Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress has been admitted to a Houston-area rehabilitation clinic to deal with his alcohol issues. He is not expected to be suspended by Major League Baseball, but he is not expected to pitch for the Rangers for the remainder of the regular season.

This long Labor Day Weekend will begin with a purpose. Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday that it has launched a league-wide effort by dedicating a special Childhood Cancer Awareness Day at all of its ballparks hosting games on Friday — starting with the potential postseason-preview day game at Wrigley Field between the Giants and Cubs, and followed by a full slate of night games around the Majors.

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

The Mets have scratched Steven Matz from his scheduled start Thursday against the Marlins, manager Terry Collins said. Matz experienced irritation in his shoulder throwing over the weekend, and does not feel well enough to pitch.

It’s a-maze-ing.

Tim Tebow’s baseball showcase is in the books. The next step in his athletic career is up in the air, but a few questions might have been answered on Tuesday.

The Reds have been busy on the international market and are on the verge of adding another top Cuban prospect to the organization.

The New York Mets recalled right-hander Logan Verrett from Triple-A Las Vegas and optioned right-hander Rafael Montero to Las Vegas in a corresponding move, the team announced Tuesday.

JaCoby Jones climbed the prospect rankings in the Tigers system as a combination center fielder and third baseman. With Cameron Maybin sidelined and Nick Castellanos on the disabled list, it appears the Tigers are going to give him a chance to be a little bit of both.