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Lopez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 9-6 win over the Twins. He was also caught stealing.

Lopez did not let his caught stealing in the second inning get him down; the second baseman bounced back in the fourth with his first long ball of the year. It was just his second extra-base hit of the season and Lopez still has a ways to go before he can be considered a viable mixed-league candidate.

Estrada was optioned to the Yankees' alternate site between the two halves of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.

Estrada's latest stay on the big-league roster lasted less than a day, and he didn't see any game action. He'll make way for reliever Ben Heller, who was recalled in a corresponding move.

Kemp isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Astros.

Kemp reached base four times in Friday's extra-inning win against the Astros, but he'll be on the bench for the second time in the past three games. Chad Pinder will get the nod at second base and bat sixth.

Arraez (knee) is starting Saturday against the Royals.

Arraez was sidelined over the past two games while dealing with minor knee soreness. However, manager Rocco Baldelli wasn't concerned about the issue, and the 23-year-old will return to action Saturday.

Estrada was recalled from the Yankees' alternate training site Saturday.

Estrada was traveling with the Yankees as part of their taxi squad for the weekend series against the Rays, but he'll join the major-league roster as part of a string of moves made by the team Saturday. The 24-year-old has appeared in just two games this season, going 2-for-2 with one RBI and one run. He should continue to serve as infield depth during this stint with the team.

Lowe isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

Even with right-hander Gerrit Cole starting for New York, Lowe will get a breather to begin Saturday's doubleheader. Joey Wendle will take Lowe's place at the keystone and bat sixth.

Semien went 2-for-7 with an RBI in Friday's extra-inning win over the Astros.

Semien played hero for the Athletics, as he notched the game-winning RBI in the bottom of the 13th inning with a single to center field. It was Semien's second multi-hit game of the season and it couldn't have come at a better time for Oakland. Even though Semien is only hitting for .190 with a .215 on-base percentage in 65 at-bats this season, he has hit safely in 10 of the team's 14 games so far.

Biggio went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Red Sox.

Jays manager Charlie Montoyo flipped Biggio and Bo Bichette at the top of the batting order, and the move paid immediate dividends when Biggio led off the game with his third homer of the season. The 25-year-old's patience should make him a good fit in the leadoff spot, but as yet Biggio hasn't really gotten rolling, slashing .200/.265/.400 through 11 games.

Estrada was chosen to be part of the Yankees' taxi squad this weekend, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Estrada was removed from the active roster Thursday, but he'll still be able to travel with New York for its weekend series against the Rays as part of the team's five-man taxi squad. Estrada won't be eligible to play, however, unless he is first moved back onto the active roster.

Arraez is battling minor knee soreness but could return to the lineup in the coming days, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Arraez has been out of the lineup for two consecutive games, and manager Rocco Baldelli revealed prior to Friday's contest that the absence is due to minor knee soreness. However, Baldelli didn't sound too concerned about the issue and said the second baseman could return to the lineup in a day or two.