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McNeil is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus San Francisco, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil went 1-for-9 with a double, two RBI and a run in Tuesday's doubleheader and will take a seat with left-hander Carlos Rodon on the mound for the Giants. He started the past five games in left field, but he should see more action at second base moving forward with Mark Canha (illness) returning from the COVID-19 injured list.

Ibanez isn't starting Wednesday against the Mariners.

Ibanez will get a day off after he went 0-for-6 with three strikeouts in his last two appearances. Brad Miller will shift to third base while Willie Calhoun starts in left field.

Mayfield is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Mayfield drew starts in the infield over the past three contests and went a collective 4-for-12 to extend his hitting streak to seven games dating back to Opening Day. Despite his solid production at the plate when called upon this season, Mayfield looks set to remain in a utility role. Third baseman Anthony Rendon is healthy again after a recent bout with an illness, and Tyler Wade and Andrew Velazquez appear to be manager Joe Maddon's preferred options in the middle infield over Mayfield.

The Astros placed Altuve (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Though general manager James Click relayed earlier Wednesday that imaging conducted on Altuve's strained left hamstring didn't reveal anything overly concerning, the 31-year-old will still be deactivated for at least the next week and a half while he waits for his left leg to fully heal. Click suggested a minimum-length IL stay could be in play for Altuve, but that will likely be contingent on the seven-time All-Star being able to run the bases and field his position without any discomfort within the next few days. The Astros will likely lean on a combination of Aledmys Diaz and Niko Goodrum to pick up starts at the keystone while Altuve is on the mend.

Arraez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Arraez will be idle for the second time in the last three games since left-hander Daniel Lynch is starting for Kansas City on Wednesday. Ryan Jeffers will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth.

Lux (back), who isn't starting Wednesday against Atlanta, is expected to be back in the lineup Friday against the Padres, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Lux will be on the bench for a second straight game to close out the series against Atlanta, but manager Dave Roberts is optimistic that the 24-year-old will be back in action for Friday's series opener in San Diego. Zach McKinstry was added to the Dodgers' taxi squad as a precautionary measure Wednesday, but it appears as though Lux will be back in action Friday following a relatively brief absence.

Altuve (hamstring) will remain out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Altuve's absence from the lineup for the second day in a row was fully expected after general manager James Click told SportsTalk 790 Houston earlier Wednesday that the 2017 American League MVP could require a brief stint on the injured list, even though an MRI on his strained left hamstring Tuesday revealed "really good results." Aledmys Diaz filled in for Altuve in Tuesday's 7-2 loss, and he and Niko Goodrum will likely end up seeing most of the work at the keystone if Altuve is forced to the IL.

Lux (back) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

He'll be on the bench for a second straight game, after he was scratched ahead of Tuesday's 3-1 loss due to back tightness. The Dodgers added Triple-A Oklahoma City utility man Zach McKinstry to their taxi squad Wednesday, and he could be formally added to the 28-man active roster if Lux's back issue is deemed significant enough to require a stint on the injured list.

Andrus went 2-for-2 with two walks and a run in a win over the Orioles on Tuesday.

The veteran shortstop was a thorn in the side of Orioles pitching in the low-scoring affair, snapping out of an 0-for-12 funk in the process. Andrus had gotten off to a hot start at the plate prior to his aforementioned four-game slide, and perhaps Tuesday's busy night will kickstart another stretch of success with the bat.

Astros general manager James Click said Altuve could require a minimum-length stay on the injured list, even though the MRI he underwent on his strained left hamstring Tuesday revealed "really good results," SportsTalk 790 Houston reports.

The Astros may wait a day or two to see what kind of improvement, if any, Altuve makes, but a brief stay on the IL may be what's best for the 31-year-old as he looks to avoid an aggravation of the hamstring injury that would sideline him for an even longer period of time. Aledmys Diaz filled in at second base for Altuve in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Angels and looks to be first in line to replace the 2017 American League MVP, though utility man Niko Goodrum could also be an option to see added playing time.