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Lowe (quad) is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Red Sox.

Lowe was activated from the injured list Sunday and will immediately return to the lineup. He's slated to bat fifth and start at second base in his first major-league game action since July 2.

Torres (hamstring) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

This absence was expected, even though Torres deemed himself ready to play. The team has day off Monday, meaning Torres could return to the lineup Tuesday against the Rays.

Lowe (quadriceps) was activated from the injured list Sunday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Lowe was previously ruled out for the season; however, he has progressed to the point of beating his original timetable. The team hasn't realize a concrete plan of how to utilize him to close the regular season, given that he has not been able to participate in a rehab assignment. Instead, he's played in simulated games to get back into game shape.

Andrus went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 12-3 loss to the Athletics.

With the Rangers already trailing by 11 runs, Andrus finally made a response with his solo shot off Athletics starter Sean Manaea in the sixth inning. The shortstop is up to 11 homers, 28 stolen bases, 68 RBI and 74 runs scored with a .271/.308/.387 slash line in 140 games this year.

Semien went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, two RBI, two runs scored and three walks in Saturday's 12-3 win over the Rangers.

It was a leadoff hitter's dream performance. The big game has Semien up to 32 homers, 90 RBI and 119 runs in 155 games this season. The 29-year-old has also added 10 stolen bases while slashing .283/.364/.516, and his .892 OPS ranks third among all shortstops.

Lowe (quad) played in a simulated game at Tropicana Field on Saturday and suffered no setbacks, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Lowe played four innings at second base and turned a couple double plays. He also drew three plate appearances, collecting two hits and a walk. The Rays are expected to make a decision regarding the activation of Lowe soon, as he won't be able to make any minor-league rehab appearances.

Torres (hamstring) is not expected to start Sunday against the Blue Jays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

The news on Torres is positive; his MRI was negative and he said he feels ready to play already after leaving Friday's game with weakness in his legs. However, manager Aaron Boone indicated he will play it safe and hold Torres out of the finale against Toronto to take advantage of Monday's off day.

Semien, who went 1-for-5 with an RBI double in a win over the Rangers on Friday, has hit a career-high 40 two-baggers this season and is tied with multiple players for third in that category in the American League.

Semien's latest milestone is just another component of a stellar contract season, one that he should be able to parlay into a handsome payday this offseason. The doubles benchmark is the latest among a collection of 2019 career bests for Semien, who has an eye-popping 78 extra-base hits overall thanks to a new high-water mark in home runs (31) and a career-high-tying seven triples.

An MRI on Torres' right hamstring came back negative, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Torres reported feeling good Saturday after leaving Friday's game with leg weakness, but the Yankees weren't taking any chances with their star infielder. They can breathe a sigh of relief knowing it's nothing serious. A return Sunday has not been ruled out, but it would make sense if the team sat Torres at least through Monday's off day.

Torres will undergo an MRI on his right hamstring Saturday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

Manager Aaron Boone said Torres reported feeling good upon arrival to the ballpark, but the Yankees want to be absolutely sure that there's nothing serious behind the leg "weakness" that forced Torres from Friday's game. Tyler Wade is starting at second base in Torres' absence.