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Gorman (illness) is starting at second base and batting sixth against the Cubs on Sunday in London.

The 23-year-old sat out Saturday's contest due to the illness but will rejoin the starting nine a day later. Gorman has scuffled at the plate over the past few weeks, going 3-for-47 with a 45.1 percent strikeout rate in his last 13 games.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's loss to the Giants.

Marte crushed a hanging slider from Ryan Walker to right field in his first at-bat of the game, giving Arizona an early 1-0 lead. But the second baseman wasn't done, driving home Jake McCarthy with an RBI single in the fifth before coming around to score himself during a four-run inning for the Diamondbacks as they retook the lead. Marte scored three times in the contest and has now homered in three of his five games, collecting nine RBI over that stretch. He's been red-hot at the plate in June, hitting .324 with five home runs, 18 RBI and a whopping 25 runs scored.

Arraez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two walks Saturday in a 4-3 extra-innings win over the Pirates.

Arraez reached three times in the contest, with his lone hit being a two-run shot in the fifth inning that opened the scoring. The talented second baseman has reached safely in eight straight games, batting a scorching .576 (19-for-33) over that span to lift his season average back over .400. Arraez has also knocked two of his three homers during the red-hot stretch, providing a little extra luster to a skill set that is elite in terms of getting on base but doesn't typically include power or speed.

Albies went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a stolen base in a 7-6 win over Cincinnati on Saturday.

Albies slugged a 425-foot solo shot to right field in the third inning and collected a swipe of second base in the fourth. The 26-year-old extended his hitting streak to six games, during which he's batting .357 (10-for-28) with three homers, seven RBI and two thefts. Albies leads all major-league second basemen with 18 long balls on the campaign.

Miller isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Guardians.

Miller's 1-for-25 slump at the plate since June 13 will cost him yet another start Saturday. Luis Urias will get the nod at second base while Brian Anderson moves to the hot corner and Raimel Tapia starts in right field.

McNeil is not in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Philadelphia due to a sore left wrist, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil reportedly suffered the injury during Friday's contest and it's unknown whether or not he'll be available off the bench Saturday. Luis Guillorme will fill in at second base in the meantime, and McNeil should be considered day-to-day until the Mets offer more information.

McNeil isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil is currently in an 0-for-10 stretch at the plate across his last three games, so he'll take a day off Saturday to regroup. Luis Guillorme will fill in at second base and bat eighth.

Gonzales went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Friday against the Marlins.

Gonzales was promoted for his big-league debut and started at second base while hitting seventh. No conclusions can be drawn from a single start, but he was striking out a 28.6 percent clip with Triple-A Indianapolis prior to his promotion, so his ability to make consistent contact will be worth watching. Gonzales should get the opportunity to solidify himself as Pittsburgh's everyday second baseman.

Mendick was recalled by the Mets on Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

The Mets are in need of infield depth after trading Eduardo Escobar to the Angels on Friday. Mendick fills that role reasonably well, as he's capable of playing across most of the infield. In 317 plate appearances with Triple-A Syracuse this season, he's maintained a .264/.356/.401 line. Mendick's stay in the majors may be short-lived, as Mark Vientos is a candidate to be recalled as soon as he is eligible to return to the majors.

Gorman is out of Saturday's lineup against the Cubs due to illness, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Several Cardinals players have dealt with an illness across the last few days, with Gorman being the latest. He wasn't likely to be in Saturday's lineup regardless of his health, as the Cubs will be sending lefty Justin Steele to the mound. There's a chance that Gorman will be available off the bench to pinch hit.