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Alvarez is out of the lineup Sunday against Oakland and headed back to Houston since his previously injured right hand is bothering him again, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Alvarez won't just miss Sunday's game, but also the next three games in Anaheim against the Angels. The Astros hope to have Alvarez back later in the week against the Athletics, but keep in mind that the All-Star break is immediately after that series, so there's a risk of him missing the entire week.

Miller will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

Though he'll be manning left field in the series finale, Miller could take over as the Rangers' primary designated hitter beginning with Monday's game against the Athletics. Mitch Garver (forearm) is in the lineup Sunday but is slated to undergo season-ending surgery Monday, leaving the DH role available for the taking. The lefty-hitting Miller could end up filling the large-side of a platoon at DH, with the Rangers then rotating a number of righty-hitting players at that spot versus left-handed pitching.

Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Oakland.

Alvarez started the past eight games after missing two contests with a head injury, and he'll take Sunday off after posting a .964 OPS with three doubles, three home runs, four RBI and eight runs during that stretch. Aledmys Diaz will serve as Houston's designated hitter in the series finale.

Ramirez went 3-for-5 with three doubles and three RBI in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Ramirez has now produced five multi-hit games over his last eight starts to improve his season-long batting line to .321/.369/.447 across 236 plate appearances. The 27-year-old had already recently moved into a full-time role against both right- and left-handed pitching, and his hot run at the plate in addition to Kevin Kiermaier (hip) and Wander Franco (wrist) landing on the injured list Sunday should further solidify Ramirez as an everyday player. Ramirez will serve as the Rays' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Sunday's series finale, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times.

Choi is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Choi started the past three games and went 2-for-9 with two RBI, a run and five walks, but he'll take a seat Sunday with lefty Nick Lodolo pitching for Cincinnati. Harold Ramirez will serve as the designated hitter while Isaac Paredes starts at first base.

Jimenez (general soreness) is starting in left field and batting sixth Sunday versus the Tigers.

Jimenez was held out of Saturday's contest due to some general soreness, but he'll rejoin the starting nine after missing only one game. In three games since being activated from the injured list July 6 after missing over two months due to hamstring surgery, the 25-year-old has gone 3-for-13 with a home run, four RBI, two runs and five strikeouts.

Belt exited Saturday's game against the Padres with knee tenderness, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Belt exited after sprinting down the first base line on an infield single. The exit was seemingly precautionary, as manager Gabe Kapler told reporters after the game that he hopes Belt will be in Sunday's lineup.

Belt exited Saturday's game against the Padres after running to first base on an infield single, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Belt sprinted down the line and was safe on the play, but he was immediately visited by manager Gabe Kapler and the training staff. There has been no official diagnosis, though presumably Belt is dealing with discomfort in his lower body.

Torrens (shoulder) was activated off the injured list Saturday, Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Shoulder inflammation had kept Torrens sidelined since late June, but he's ready to go after just a single rehab game. He'll back up Cal Raleigh behind the plate, with Andrew Knapp getting designated for assignment to clear a roster spot.

Turner will sit Saturday against the Cubs.

Turner is riding a seven-game hit streak and is hitting .471/.500/.824 with four homers in his last 10 contests, but the veteran will get a day off here in order to stay fresh. Max Muncy slides to third base in his absence.