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Nate Lowe 1B | CLE
Rangers' Nathaniel Lowe: On bench Wednesday
Lowe isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
Lowe will get a chance to reset after he went 0-for-8 with two strikeouts across the last two games. Charlie Culberson will start at first base and bat sixth.
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Andrew Vaughn 1B | MIL
White Sox's Andrew Vaughn: Not starting Wednesday
Vaughn isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Athletics.
Vaughn went 3-for-12 with a homer, three RBI and two runs across the last three games, and he'll get a breather Wednesday. Eloy Jimenez will serve as the designated hitter while Jake Lamb starts in left field.
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Luke Voit 1B | NYM
Yankees' Luke Voit: Retreats to bench
Voit isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Voit has been hot at the plate recently, as he went 6-for-13 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs across the last four games. Although he had an everyday role recently, he'll see fewer at-bats after Anthony Rizzo (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday.
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Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo: Reinstated, starting Wednesday
Rizzo (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and will start in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.
The 32-year-old tested positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 8, but he participated in baseball activities Tuesday after he cleared the league's health and safety protocols. He'll return from the IL to bat second in Wednesday's series finale against Boston, while Luke Voit will move into a backup role now that Rizzo is back in action.
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Yandy Diaz DH | TB
Rays' Yandy Diaz: Not starting Wednesday
Diaz isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.
Diaz returned to the lineup Tuesday after a three-game absence due to a sprained left thumb, and he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Joey Wendle will start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
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Luke Voit 1B | NYM
Yankees' Luke Voit: Clubs sixth homer
Voit went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during a 2-0 win over the Red Sox in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader.
After going 1-for-2 with a walk and two RBI in the matinee, Voit took Nathan Eovaldi deep in the second inning of the nightcap, giving Luis Gil and the Yankees' bullpen all the run support they would need. The first baseman has homered twice as part of a modest four-game hitting streak, and now that he's healthy Voit could be gearing up for a big finish to the campaign. He could use it -- he's slashing a disappointing .241/.325/.400 through 39 contests this season with only six homers and 20 RBI. Figuring out playing time for everyone could also be an issue once Anthony Rizzo returns from the COVID list.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 1B | TOR
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero: On base four times in loss
Guerrero went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Tuesday's 12-6 loss to the Nationals.
The 22-year-old may be coming out of his August funk, hitting safely in five straight games and scoring a run in four straight. Despite a .712 OPS on the month to date, Guerrero still sports an exceptional .316/.413/.612 slash line on the season with 35 homers, 88 RBI and 91 runs through 117 contests.
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Jose Abreu 1B | HOU
White Sox's Jose Abreu: Goes deep in rout
Abreu went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Tuesday in a 9-0 win over the Athletics.
The first baseman broke the game open in the fourth frame, launching a three-run blast to left field to give the White Sox an 8-0 lead. Abreu is up to 25 homers and 89 runs batted in on the season, with the RBI total tied for first in the majors. He has enjoyed an excellent August, slashing .317/.359/.717 with seven long balls, 12 RBI and 12 runs over 15 games.
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Bobby Dalbec 1B | CHW
Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec: Sitting Game 2 on Tuesday
Dalbec is not starting Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Yankees, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Dalbec went 1-for-2 with a run scored while starting at first base during the first half of the twin bill. Travis Shaw will take over against right-hander Luis Gil during the nightcap.
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Ryan Mountcastle 1B | BAL
Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle: Starting in return from IL
Mountcastle is batting cleanup as the first baseman Tuesday against Tampa Bay, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
Mountcastle was activated earlier Tuesday after being out 10 days because of a concussion. He'll resume his season with a .264/.308/.477 slash line, 19 homers and 63 RBI.