Yuli Gurriel (neck) scratched from Astros' Tuesday lineup; Robel Garcia enters

Houston Astros infielder Yuli Gurriel has been scratched from the lineup Tuesday in the team's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What It Means:

Gurriel is dealing with a neck ailment, and as a result, he's been scratched. Aledmys Diaz will take over at first base, leaving an opening for Robel Garcia to enter the lineup at third base. He'll hit seventh against Dodgers starter Walker Buehler.

In 106 plate appearances this season, Gurriel has a .168 batting average with a .470 OPS, 1 home run, 8 runs and 8 RBI.