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Plouffe is in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Plouffe was activated off the disabled list earlier in the day after dealing with a right intercostal strain, but it looks as though he's good to go. He'll man third base and bat fifth against Collin McHugh on Tuesday.

Segura is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup due to a hip issue, Nick Piecoro of AZCentral Sports reports.

This makes it a bit clearer as to why Arizona decided to keep the young middle infielder on the bench Sunday and now Tuesday. That being said, the issue isn't considered serious, and Segura could return to the lineup as soon as Wednesday. Phil Gosselin will likely see an uptick in playing time while Segura treats this ailment.

Segura is not in the lineup Tuesday for the series opener against the Marlins.

This is the second game in a row that Segura has not started. The young middle infielder hadn't had a day off since April 17, so the Diamondbacks are likely just trying to rest him more now to avoid overworking him over the long season. Once again, Phil Gosselin will play second base in his place, batting leadoff.

Rivera is in the lineup and batting eighth for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

He will receive his second straight start and likely continue to see significant time while Scooter Gennett is on the 15-day DL. The 24-year-old went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI in Monday's start against the Angels.

Moustakas is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals, Josh Vernier of 610 Sports Radio reports.

It's a bit surprising, as this will be the second day in a row Moustakas takes a seat, and Tuesday's matchup comes against the right-handed Tanner Roark. There's no indication as of now that anything is wrong though, and Christian Colon will once again draw the start at the hot corner in his stead.

Ramirez is in the lineup and batting eighth for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

Ramirez will make his second straight start at third base for the Indians, as Juan Uribe continues to struggle offensively. The 23-year-old has split time between third base and left field this season and is hitting an impressive .295/.328/.410 with seven RBI, eight runs, and one stolen base. If he continues to produce at the plate he should keep seeing fairly consistent playing time.

Asche (oblique) has been swinging a bat, but has not progressed to taking batting practice yet, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Asche is at the Phillies' spring training complex in Florida rehabbing his oblique injury. Manager Pete Mackanin said Asche is a "ways away" from returning to the team. The Phillies are being cautious after Asche suffered a setback in late March trying to return too soon from the injury.

Plouffe (intercostal strain) has rejoined the Twins and will be activated from the 15-day DL before Tuesday's game, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Plouffe went 1-for-8 in two rehab games for High-A Fort Myers over the weekend. He'll return as the starter at third base with Jorge Polanco likely be to be sent back to the minors.

Peterson was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Peterson was a pleasant surprise for the Braves during the second half of last season, but a rough .182 batting average to start the season was enough to send the 25-year-old back to the minors. There's a good chance that he could rejoin the major league club if he hits well in the minor leagues, though, as the Braves don't exactly have many set options in their lineup.

Moustakas is not in the starting lineup against the Nationals on Monday, 610 AM in Kansas City reports.

With a tough lefty on the mound in Washington's Gio Gonzalez, Moustakas will take a seat while Christian Colon draws into the lineup to play third base and bat eighth for manager Ned Yost.