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Lowe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

The lefty-hitting Lowe's absence from the starting nine comes as a surprise with a right-hander (Sandy Alcantara) on the hill for Miami. Manager Kevin Cash may have just wanted to give Lowe a day to clear his head with the 26-year-old stuck in a 4-for-31 slump over his last nine games.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated Saturday that Torres is making strides in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

"He's doing better than I would have anticipated at this point. He's getting close," Boone indicated. Torres was given a 2-3 week timeline when the injury was initially diagnosed, and general manager Brian Cashman pushed that estimate to 3-6 weeks Friday. Given Boone's comments Saturday, it appears the shortstop could return at the early end of that timeframe, if not sooner.

Mendick was replaced at second base by the returning Nick Madrigal on Saturday.

Mendick had been a fixture at second base and at the bottom of the White Sox's order while Madrigal rehabbed a shoulder injury. He took advantage of the opportunity with a .757 OPS and three home runs, but Madrigal is a top prospect and will be the primary starter going forward.

Biggio went 2-for-4 with two hits and two RBI on Saturday against Baltimore.

Biggio came to bat with runners on second and third in the fourth inning and delivered with a two-run single. He's logged at least one hit in 13 of his last 16 games, driving in 10 and scoring 17 runs in that span. Overall, he's maintained a .274/.397/.487 line across 142 plate appearances.

Semien is experiencing left side soreness and is undergoing an MRI, Alex Coffey of The Athletic reports.

The 30-year-old was a late scratch for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, and the MRI brings some concern he could face a longer absence. The A's should have more information on the injury Sunday, but Semien at least seems unlikely to be in the lineup for the series finale in Houston.

Rengifo was recalled from the alternate training site Saturday.

The 23-year-old was sent down Thursday but makes a quick return to provide some infield depth. Rengifo is likely to return to the alternate site once Franklin Barreto -- who was acquired Friday in exchange for Tommy La Stella -- clears the COVID-19 intake protocols.

Barreto was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday while he goes through the intake protocols.

The 24-year-old was acquired by the Angels from the A's in exchange for Tommy La Stella on Friday, but he'll need to wait at least another day before being declared game ready. Luis Rengifo was recalled from the alternate training site to provide infield depth.

Semien was scratched from the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros.

Semien went 0-for-3 during the matinee and was initially listed in his usual starting spot for Game 2, but the A's then released a revised lineup. No reason has been given for his removal. Matt Chapman will shift to shortstop for the nightcap, while Vimael Machin starts at third base.

Espinal is not in the lineup Saturday against the Orioles.

Espinal will head to the bench Saturday after garnering four straight starts at shortstop in place of Bo Bichette (knee). Joe Panik will pick up the start and bat eighth in his place.

Arraez isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Arraez will take a seat for the first game of Saturday's twin bill while riding an eight-game hitting streak. Ildemaro Vargas will start at second base.