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Kremer (2-3) took the loss against the Nationals on Tuesday, allowing six runs (five earned) on 11 hits while striking out four across 5.1 innings. He did not issue a walk.

Kremer put the Orioles behind in the first inning when he gave up a two-run homer to Nathaniel Lowe. Following a wild pitch in the second inning that yielded another run, Kremer was able to retire nine of the next 10 batters he faced before allowing three more runs across the fifth and sixth frames. The 29-year-old right-hander has allowed five earned runs in three of his five starts this season and has a 6.34 ERA, 1.60 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB across 25 innings. Kremer will look look to rebound in his next start, slated for this weekend at Comerica Park against the Tigers.

Lee tossed 1.2 scoreless innings of relief in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to the Padres. He allowed two walks and struck out one.

Making his MLB debut, Lee was tossed right into the fire, as he recorded the last two outs of the eighth inning and then covered the ninth in a close game. The 26-year-old righty looks like nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career, though he could stick around in Detroit's bullpen if he can build on the strong first impression.

Taveras is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

Taveras will sit for a second consecutive game Tuesday after going 0-for-6 with a strikeout against the Dodgers over the weekend. Josh Smith will start in center field instead and bat leadoff.

Heim isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

Heim has been alternating starts with Kyle Higashioka over the past several days, and Tuesday marks the latter's turn to start behind the dish.

Santander is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Santander will head to the bench Tuesday after starting the first 23 games of the season for Toronto. The veteran outfielder has yet to get on track at the plate with a .569 OPS in 102 plate appearances, and he's especially struggled over the past four contests (1-for-15). Vladimir Guerrero will get a turn at designated hitter while Will Wagner makes a start at first base.

Muncy isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers.

Muncy went 2-for-7 with a walk during the Athletics' previous series against Milwaukee, and he'll now take a seat for the first of three games versus Texas. His absence will allow Luis Urias to pick up a start at second base and bat ninth.

Rengifo isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates after getting a root canal Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Rengifo has been cleared to play and may still be available off the bench Tuesday, though the Angels may look to give him a day off after going 1-for-12 against the Giants over the weekend. Kevin Newman will take over at third base and bat ninth Tuesday.

Ort (oblique) will make one more rehab appearance Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Ort has already appeared in five games during his rehab assignment, during which he's allowed three runs (two earned) while striking out four batters and walking three across 4.1 innings. The Astros will now get him one final tune-up before he joins the active roster for the team's weekend series against Kansas City. Once he returns, the 33-year-old righty is likely to work in middle relief.

Vargas is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Vargas started the previous three games and will head to the bench Tuesday while in the midst of a 4-for-40 slump. Bobby Dalbec will receive a start at third base and bat eighth in the series opener.

Stanton (elbows) took batting practice on the field Tuesday, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.

It appears to be the first time he's taken on-field batting practice since he required three rounds of platelet-rich plasma injections to address torn tendons in both of his elbows. Stanton will eventually need a rehab assignment, and it's not clear when he might be ready for that.