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Urias is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against St. Louis.

Urias sits after going 0-for-11 with five strikeouts over his last five games. Jace Peterson takes over at third base.

Altuve (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Tuesday against the Rangers, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Altuve spent just over 10 days sidelined with a right knee sprain, but he'll be available for Houston going forward. The 30-year-old hit in the batting cage Saturday and should now resume his role as the Astros' primary second baseman. He'll bat second in Tuesday's lineup while playing second base against the Rangers.

McNeil (illness) will bat seventh and play left field Tuesday against the Phillies.

Gastrointestinal discomfort forced McNeil to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, but the issue evidently hasn't lingered. He'll look to keep his excellent September going against the Phillies, as he owns a 1.300 OPS since the start of the month.

Torres isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

Torres is currently riding a five-game hitting streak, but he'll retreat to the bench for a second consecutive game. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his absence.

Frazier is not in the lineup Tuesday against Cincinnati.

Frazier hits the bench after starting 10 straight games. Bryan Reynolds slides to left field in his absence, with Cole Tucker starting in center.

Diaz was placed on the 45-day injured list Tuesday with a left groin strain, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

This may not require 45 days worth of recovery, but with two weeks left in the season, he won't be able to return and this move allows the team to add another player (Sean Rodriguez) to the 40-man roster. It was a year to forget for Diaz, who opted out of the season after two games in late July, then rejoined the team in early September, only to play in five games before suffering this injury. He got on base at a .182 clip with zero home runs and zero steals in 22 at-bats.

Semien went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run and four RBI during a 6-5 loss to the Mariners in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.

His three-run shot off Marco Gonzales in the fourth inning gave the A's a 5-0 lead, but Jesus Luzardo and Joakim Soria combined to squander it. Semien is hitting .318 (7-for-22) over his last six games including the nightcap, but on the year he still carries a sluggish .227/.300/.395 slash line with seven homers, four steals, 21 RBI and 24 runs through 42 contests.

Diaz exited Monday's game against the Phillies with left groin tightness.

Diaz was removed from Monday's contest to start the fourth inning, and he's considered day-to-day while dealing with his injury. The 24-year-old went 0-for-1 prior to leaving the game.

The Brewers designated Rodriguez for assignment Monday.

Rodriguez's removal from the 40-man roster clears room for reliever Ray Black (shoulder), who was reinstated from the 45-day injured list ahead of Monday's doubleheader with the Cardinals. The 28-year-old infielder competed for a reserve role with the big club in summer camp, but he failed to crack the Brewers' Opening Day roster and has spent the entire 2020 season at the team's alternate training site.

Torres slugged a two-run double as a pinch hitter in Saturday's win over Baltimore.

Torres was slated for a day off but was called upon to pinch hit in the bottom of the eighth inning. He came through with a clutch double to plate two runs and break a 1-1 tie. The hit marked Torres' fifth straight game with a base knock, and he has gone 7-for-14 with four extra-base hits and seven RBI over that span.