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Arraez went 1-for-3 with three walks and two runs Wednesday in the Twins' 9-5 win over the Cubs.

Arraez had reached base just once in 16 plate appearances over the Twins' prior four games, but he kept the Minnesota offense humming atop the order Tuesday. He'll stick in the leadoff role for the third game in a row in Wednesday's series finale while starting at second base for a resting Jorge Polanco.

Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

Polanco has fallen into an 0-for-13 slump at the dish while striking out seven times in the last three games, so he'll be extended a mental break in the series finale. Luis Arraez checks in at second base for Polanco, who should rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Altuve went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Angels.

After resting Monday, Altuve slammed a two-run homer off Oliver Ortega in the fifth inning to extend the Astros' lead. In addition, he scored in the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly by Carlos Correa. He has at least one hit in 14 of his last 15 games. The 31-year-old is slashing .280/.354/.489 with 29 long balls, 78 RBI and 109 runs scored in 632 plate appearances this season.

Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Mets.

Hernandez did it with both the stick -- he swatted his 18th homer -- and his arm when he threw out Pete Alonso at home plate, which prevented the Mets from taking a 3-0 lead. He's been active during Boston's six-game winning streak, getting on base 10 times over 27 plate appearances and scoring seven runs.

Ibanez started at first base and went 3-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's 7-1 loss to the Yankees.

Ibanez continues to show a lively bat despite moving around the diamond. He's 7-for-15 in four games since coming off the injured list while seeing time at first base, second base and designated hitter.

Mayfield went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-5 loss to the Astros.

Mayfield went deep off Jose Urquidy in the second inning to put the Angels on the board. In addition, he walked in the sixth frame. It is just the second time he got on base twice in his last nine games. The 30-year-old is slashing .211/.277/.432 with 10 long balls, 26 RBI and 25 runs scored in 240 plate appearances this season.

Clement went 2-for-3 with a solo home run during Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Clement took Daniel Lynch deep with a 396-foot blast in the third inning. The long ball accounted for his first hit in three games since getting recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. Overall this season, the 25-year-old is batting .227/.276/.336 with three homers across 39 games.

Kemp will take a seat versus the Mariners on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old sits for the second consecutive contest. He had secured at least one hit in eight of 11 games to open the month before going hitless in his last four contests. Mark Canha will shift over to left field and Chad Pinder will start in right field and bat sixth.

Arroyo was activated from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

The 26-year-old last played in the majors Aug. 26 prior to testing positive for COVID-19. The platoon player suffered more severe symptoms than his teammates and thus missed almost a month. Arroyo has posted a career-high six home runs and 25 RBI in 53 games this season. Jack Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.

Gimenez is not starting Tuesday against the Royals.

He'll get his first rest since Sept. 14 after going a combined 1-for-5 with a solo homer during Monday's twin bill. Ernie Clement starts at second base with Yu Chang slotting in at shortstop Tuesday.