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Lowe is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Lowe is starting the game on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games since July 24. Wade Meckler, Mike Trout and Jo Adell are the starting outfielders for the Angels.

The Red Sox are expected to place Mead on the 10-day injured list after he was diagnosed Tuesday with a fractured left wrist, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Mead was hit on the wrist by a pitch during his second at-bat while making his Red Sox debut in Monday's 4-2 win over the Athletics, and the 25-year-old infielder is now facing an extended stint on the IL after follow-up tests on his wrist revealed a fracture. The team hasn't provided an estimated recovery timeline, though if Mead needs surgery, he could be lost for the season. The Red Sox plan to call up Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester to replace Mead on the 26-man active roster, and Anthony Seigler will likely reclaim a regular role at second base.

Guzman is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Guzman had started the last four games since July 24 for the Angels, going 2-for-14 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored. As the third baseman hits the bench Tuesday, Vaughn Grissom is starting at third with Oswald Peraza taking over at second base.

Lewis is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals

Lewis started the Twins' previous eight games and will hit the bench after going 5-for-28 with two doubles and four steals during that stretch. Victor Caratini is getting the start at first base Tuesday for Minnesota.

Kirk is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Kirk started the previous two games and will get a breather Tuesday after going 2-for-7 with a walk and a strikeout. Brandon Valenzuela will step in behind the plate to catch veteran righty Shane Bieber while batting sixth.

Okamoto is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Okamoto started the previous five games but will hit the bench Sunday after going 4-for-21 (.190) with a double, a homer and nine strikeouts during that span. The Japanese third baseman has a .606 OPS through 21 games in July, which has dropped his season-long slash line down to .224/.304/.441 in 425 plate appearances.

The Mariners reinstated Refsnyder (knee) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Refsnyder is returning from right knee inflammation that has kept him out since the end of June. During his rehab assignment, he went 6-for-29 with a home run, three RBI and three walks. The 35-year-old, who typically platoons against lefties, is starting against Dodgers southpaw Justin Wrobleski on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Mariners designated Buddy Kennedy for assignment.

Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

After making six consecutive starts at third base, Encarnacion-Strand finds himself on the bench Tuesday for a second straight game. The 26-year-old has a 1.155 OPS with three homers in seven games since getting promoted by Baltimore in mid-July, but Coby Mayo will pick up a second straight start the hot corner after homering in Monday's contest.

Basallo (shoulder) will be reassessed to resume baseball activities during the Orioles' upcoming homestand, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Basallo has been shut down from all activities due to an inflamed right shoulder that sent him to the injured list last Wednesday. The Orioles will begin a series at home against Philadelphia on Friday. At that point, Basallo could be cleared to begin ramping up, and a clearer timeline for his return may be established.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that he expects Flaherty (forearm) to be on the injured list beyond the 15-day minimum, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

The right-hander landed on the shelf last week due to right forearm inflammation and has already improved after receiving some treatment, but he apparently remains shut down from throwing. Flaherty will be eligible to be reinstated next week, but he can be safely ruled out until at least mid-August. Until he starts throwing again, the 31-year-old likely won't have a clear timetable for his return.