What happened: 3B Kazuma Okamoto was removed from tonight's starting lineup with a left knee contusion. It's the second consecutive game he's missed with a knee injury, after he was scratched from Monday's lineup for the same issue.

Why it matters: Okamoto is in Year 1 of a four-year, $60 million deal, and back-to-back scratches at third base put pressure on the infield mix while he's out. Consecutive absences with the same knee raise the stakes on how long the issue lingers.

What to watch: Watch for whether Okamoto returns to the lineup or is scratched again as the knee contusion is managed.