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Andrus went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run in a win over the Orioles on Tuesday.

The veteran shortstop was a thorn in the side of Orioles pitching in the low-scoring affair, snapping out of an 0-for-12 funk in the process. Andrus had gotten off to a hot start at the plate prior to his aforementioned four-game slide, and perhaps Tuesday's busy night will kickstart another stretch of success with the bat.

Astros general manager James Click said Altuve could require a minimum-length stay on the injured list, even though the MRI he underwent on his strained left hamstring Tuesday revealed "really good results," SportsTalk 790 Houston reports.

The Astros may wait a day or two to see what kind of improvement, if any, Altuve makes, but a brief stay on the IL may be what's best for the 31-year-old as he looks to avoid an aggravation of the hamstring injury that would sideline him for an even longer period of time. Aledmys Diaz filled in at second base for Altuve in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Angels and looks to be first in line to replace the 2017 American League MVP, though utility man Niko Goodrum could also be an option to see added playing time.

The Guardians placed Miller on COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Along with Miller, pitchers Cal Quantrill and Anthony Castro were placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but Miller looks as though he'll be unavailable for both games of Wednesday's doubleheader with the White Sox, at a minimum.

Gimenez is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

With southpaw Dallas Keuchel on the mound for Chicago for the matinee game, the lefty-hitting Gimenez will bow out of the starting nine, as is usually the case when the Guardians face left-handed pitching. The Guardians called up prospect Gabriel Arias from Triple-A Columbus and will install him as the starting second baseman and No. 7 hitter for the front end of the doubleheader in Gimenez's stead. Arias is up with the club as the 29th man for the twin bill, so he's expected to head back to Columbus after Wednesday's games and isn't believed to be a threat to Gimenez's starting role.

Miller is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Miller will take a seat after seven straight starts, with his hot start to the campaign allowing him to usurp Bobby Bradley as the Guardians' preferred option at first base. Josh Naylor has since returned from the injured list and could be a factor at first base on days he doesn't play the corner outfield, but Miller's ability to play second base and designated hitter should afford him multiple avenues to holding down a full-time role so long as he's productive at the plate.

Lopez went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, a walk and an RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Twins.

Lopez hit second in this contest after often hitting in the bottom third of the order to start the year. The move up was partially due to Carlos Santana's (undisclosed) absence from the lineup, but Lopez has also earned more at-bats. He's batting .385 with three doubles, two RBI and three runs scored through nine games, while both Whit Merrifield and Bobby Witt are sporting .139 batting averages. Lopez's solid contact skills at the plate and strong defense at second base will keep him as a fixture in the lineup, though fantasy managers would see more of a benefit if he stays closer to the top of the order.

Kemp went 0-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in a 2-1 win against Baltimore on Tuesday.

Kemp walked in the first and third innings, swiping second following the latter, but wasn't able to contribute any counting stats otherwise. The 30-year-old utility man has been a staple atop Oakland's lineup due to his high walk rate, though he lacks power and is yet to log an extra-base hit this season. Kemp is on pace to surpass a career-high nine steals set in 2018 if he continues at his current rate.

Brujan (knee) is in the lineup for Triple-A Durham on Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Brujan has been sidelined since April 6 with knee soreness but is back on the field Tuesday. The 24-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues last year and is likely to receive another opportunity at some point in 2022 as one of the organization's top prospects.

Altuve (hamstring) won't play Tuesday or Wednesday against the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Altuve left Monday's game with a strained left hamstring and was sent for an MRI on Tuesday. The results of that test are not yet known, but he'll get at least three days off, as the Astros have a scheduled day off Thursday. Aledmys Diaz will likely receive another start at second base Wednesday.

Altuve (hamstring) will not start Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Altuve underwent an MRI on Tuesday after exiting Monday's game with a strained left hamstring. The results of that MRI are not yet public, but he'll evidently need to miss at least one game. Aledmys Diaz takes over at second base, the role he'd likely handle on an everyday basis if Altuve heads to the injured list.