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Ramirez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Ramirez will get a breather after he went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's loss. Bradley Zimmer will start in center field and bat eighth.

Brantley (hamstring) could return to the starting lineup "relatively early" during the team's upcoming road trip, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Brantley, who has continued to hit while on the injured list, was scheduled to run the field prior to Tuesday's game. If he comes out of that without a setback, Brantley will presumably not need a rehab assignment. The outfielder was placed on the IL retroactive to May 25, meaning the earliest he could return is Friday, when Houston kicks off its three-city, nine-game road trip in Buffalo against the Blue Jays.

Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Red Sox.

Alvarez was back in the lineup after missing five games with a sore right wrist. He slotted into his customary four hole.

Ramirez went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base during Tuesday's 6-5 win over the White Sox.

The 26-year-old came through in the clutch, delivering a pair of singles with runners in scoring position. Ramirez has a .256/.297/.407 slash line with two homers, seven doubles, 10 RBI, two stolen bases and 10 runs through 28 games.

Ford was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Tuesday's win over the Rays.

Ford was 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Tuesday before being replaced by a pinch hitter, dropping his slash line to .133/.278/.283 over 22 games this season. Miguel Andujar and DJ LeMahieu should work at first base for New York until Luke Voit (oblique) can return from the injured list.

Cabrera was removed from Tuesday's game at Milwaukee as a precaution due to left groin tightness.

The veteran slugger went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored prior to exiting the contest. Cabrera will have Wednesday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before potentially missing any time.

Ohtani is sitting for the second consecutive game in San Francisco, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The two-way star will be available as a pinch hitter after walking in his lone plate appearance Monday. Ohtani figures to return to the everyday lineup when not pitching once the Angels return to American League rules Thursday.

Buxton (hip) has been sprinting while running the bases recently, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Buxton had recently dealt with issues decelerating, but it's encouraging to see him ramping up his intensity recently. His running Tuesday went well, but the team wants to see how he responds in the near future. If all goes well, the 27-year-old could be nearing a rehab assignment.

Lewis was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right meniscus tear Tuesday.

Lewis left Monday's win over Oakland with right knee discomfort, and he's now been diagnosed with a torn meniscus. It's not yet clear whether the injury will require surgery, but the 25-year-old seems likely to spend more than the minimum 10 days on the injured list. Jake Fraley could see increased playing time in Lewis' absence, and Taylor Trammell was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Stanton isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Rays.

Stanton will get a breather after he went 0-for-7 with two walks and four strikeouts across the last two games. Aaron Judge will serve as the designated hitter while Clint Frazier starts in right field.