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Gurriel is out of Tuesday's lineup against Oakland, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Gurriel had been starting to find his rhythm at the plate recently, as he's gone 6-for-14 over the last four games. The 32-year-old rookie will get the night off as Alex Bregman starts at third base and Evan Gattis serves as the DH.

Cron went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs and two RBI in Monday's 9-2 win over the Reds.

Cron was one of four Angels to leave the yard against Reds starter Dan Straily. The 26-year-old has strung together consecutive three-hit games, and is beginning to solidify himself as the clean-up hitter in Los Angeles. That's a valuable role with Mike Trout and Albert Pujols occupying the two preceding lineup spots.

Calhoun went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer and two runs scored Monday against the Reds.

Calhoun was one of four Angels to hit both a double and a home run, as their lineup teed off on Reds starter Dan Straily in a 9-2 victory. The leadoff man has put together a six-game hitting streak following a cold stretch in which he managed just a lone single in five games. There's still much room for improvement considering the long ball was only Calhoun's third since Jun. 25.

Gurriel is in the lineup Monday, manning third base and batting sixth against the A's.

Gurriel has played in six games since joining the Astros, but until Monday, he had been relegated to either pinch-hitting or DH duties. He figures to see more time at both third base and in the outfield down the stretch run of the season, though it's also possible he continues as the club's preferred DH option.

Cron went 3-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Tigers.

He's been solid since coming off the DL last weekend, hitting .278 (9-for-32), but the triple was his first extra-base hit during that stretch. Expect Cron to find his power stroke again soon enough.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Sunday that Gurriel is expected to log starts in the field within the next few games, MLB.com's Jordan Ray reports.

The Cuban import made his big-league debut last week and has seemingly locked himself in as a lineup regular. He's in the lineup at DH on Sunday, marking the third straight game he's assumed those duties, but Gurriel's ability to play third base and left field could result in fewer opportunities for Alex Bregman, Tony Kemp and Marwin Gonzalez in the games to come.

Gurriel went 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI doubles in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Rays.

The rookie drove in Evan Gattis with a two-bagger to deep right center in the second and then closed out the scoring with another double in the seventh that plated Alex Bregman. Gurriel now has hits in three of his first five major league games, with Saturday's production serving as his first multi-hit effort. The two RBI were also the first of Gurriel's young career.

Gurriel (hamstring) is in the lineup for Friday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

Gurriel will hit sixth and serve as Houston's DH on Friday night. Since joining the big club, Gurriel has played in three games and gone 1-for-4 with a walk. He'll go up against Drew Smyly and the Rays on Friday night.

Gurriel (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Gurriel sustained the injury during his major league debut Sunday, but he's logged just one at-bat -- as a pinch hitter in Monday's game -- since. The hope is that he can return to the lineup within the next few days, and his next opportunity will come Friday, when the Astros open a three-game home set against the Rays.

Abreu went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Phillies.

Abreu has homered in three straight games and is on absolute fire in August. He has hits in 18 of 19 games this month and now has six home runs to go with five doubles. His batting line for August is up to a robust .373/.427/.680 as he is reminding pitchers why he was one of baseball's most feared hitters in 2014 and 2015.