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Ramirez will start in left field and bat sixth Thursday against the Nationals, Andre Fernandez of The Athletic reports.

Ramirez had batted out of either the Nos. 2 or 3 spots in his last 12 starts but delivered a meager .240/.296/.260 slash line over that stretch. Manager Don Mattingly will see if a move down in the lineup can help spark Ramirez's bat in what may only be a one-time arrangement.

Manager Dave Roberts said Turner (elbow) is available to pinch hit Wednesday versus the Diamondbacks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Turner was not available off the bench Tuesday, but Roberts indicated he hopes the veteran third baseman will be back in the lineup Thursday against the Padres. The 35-year-old is nursing a sore left elbow after being hit by a pitch Sunday.

Turner (elbow) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

X-rays were negative after Turner was hit by a pitch Sunday, but he was out of the lineup Tuesday and manager Dave Roberts later revealed that the third baseman was not available off the bench. It's uncertain if Turner will be available in a pinch-hit capacity Wednesday. Max Muncy is filling in at third base.

Alvarez is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Rockies, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

The Astros are finishing up a series in Colorado and Alvarez has not played in the National League park, which serves as a reminder that he lacks the defensive versatility to be reliably deployed whenever the Astros are on the road in an interleague series. He will be back in the mix for this weekend's home series against the Angels.

Belt went 3-for-6 with a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over San Diego.

Belt was slotted second in the order for the third straight game with yet another southpaw on the mound. The 31-year-old has adapted well to his new role as a table-setter, getting on base 11 times over the last five contests (.440 on-base percentage). The Giants' offense has been on fire of late, so manager Bruce Bochy should continue to roll Belt out either first (against righties) or second (against lefties) in the order, so long as this configuration continues to produce.

Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday after the Dodgers' 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks that Turner (elbow) wasn't available off the bench, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.

Out of the lineup for a due to residual soreness in his left elbow that stemmed from being hit by a pitch Sunday in Colorado, Turner was expected to be able to contribute in a pinch-hitting role. However, when Roberts instead called upon Russell Martin to bat for reliever Yimi Garcia with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, it became apparent Turner's elbow injury was a little more serious than anticipated. Roberts' confirmation that Turner wasn't available suggests that the veteran may be unlikely to return to the lineup for Wednesday's series finale.

Canha went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs in a win over the Twins on Tuesday.

Canha gave the Athletics some key breathing room in the seventh inning with a 422-foot shot to left that extended their lead to two runs, ultimately their final margin of victory. The veteran has picked up steam at the plate over the last six games, a stretch during which he's 6-for-19 with a double, two homers, three RBI, five walks and seven runs across 25 plate appearances.

Reyes went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday in the Padres' 10-4 loss to the Giants.

The home run was Reyes' team-leading 25th of the season and his fifth long ball in the last week alone. While the steady power production makes Reyes a solid fantasy option in most mixed leagues, he's merely a neutral asset in terms of batting average (.252) and doesn't contribute as a base stealer.

Choi was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain Wednesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Choi has been solid bat for the Rays this season, slashing .266/.351/.423 with nine homers in 70 games. His absence could mean more starts for Yandy Diaz at first base, potentially opening up the hot corner for Joey Wendle. However, the Rays have several versatile players on their roster, so multiple configurations are possible. One of those options, utility man Michael Brosseau, was recalled Wednesday to take Choi's place on the roster. For the time being, Choi remains without a clear timetable for return.

Cabrera is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the White Sox.

Cabrera was scheduled to serve as the Tigers' designated hitter in Tuesday's series opener before the contest was rained out, so he's presumably just receiving rest for the front end of the twin bill. Expect him to return to the lineup for the second contest as the DH.