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Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two total runs scored in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Philadelphia.

Hoerner led off the scoring Saturday with a solo shot that gave the Cubs an early lead. He came around to score again in the extra inning on a Frank Schwindel grounder. The homer was Hoerner's second of the month and sixth of the season. The shortstop has five hits in his last three games and has gone hitless just four times in 18 games this month. He is slashing .282/.320/.437 in July and possesses a .303 batting average on the season.

Kim was added to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets, Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego reports.

Kim was initially slated to be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game, but he'll start at shortstop and bat ninth after CJ Abrams (undisclosed) was scratched. Over his last seven games, Kim has hit .333 with three doubles, four RBI, two runs and a stolen base.

Garcia isn't starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Garcia has seen most of his playing time against right-handed pitchers this year, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Madison Bumgarner starting Saturday. Ehire Adrianza is starting at shortstop and batting seventh.

Kim isn't starting Saturday against the Mets.

Kim started five of the six games leading up to the All-Star break, but he'll now take a seat for a third consecutive matchup. CJ Abrams is starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

McNeil isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres.

McNeil is getting a chance to reset after he went 0-for-10 with a run and a walk over the last three games. Luis Guillorme will take over at the keystone and bat seventh.

Gorman isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Reds, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Gorman went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts during Friday's series opener against Cincinnati but will retreat to the bench with left-hander Mike Minor starting Saturday. Tommy Edman will shift to second base while Edmundo Sosa starts at shortstop.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run, a triple, four RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 10-1 win over the Nationals.

Marte provided a big three-run homer in the third inning and added a sacrifice fly in the eighth. This was his third multi-hit effort in his last five games, and he's gone deep four times in his last seven. Notably, the 28-year-old started at second base -- lingering effects from a hamstring injury had limited him to designated hitter for much of the last month. He owns a .274/.364/.466 slash line with nine homers, 33 RBI, 47 runs scored, four stolen bases, two triples and 26 doubles in 340 plate appearances.

Kim is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Mets.

Kim will remain on the bench for the second game in a row Friday after also getting a breather Sunday versus the Diamondbacks prior to the All-Star break. CJ Abrams will draw another start at shortstop and bat ninth against New York.

Rojas isn't starting Friday against the Nationals.

Rojas started the last 11 games and hit .268 with a homer, four doubles, seven RBI, three runs and three stolen bases. Sergio Alcantara is shifting to third base while Buddy Kennedy serves as the designated hitter.

Lux isn't starting Thursday against the Giants, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Lux started the four games prior to the All-Star break and went 1-for-12 with a homer, three runs, two RBI, three walks and a strikeout. Hanser Alberto is taking over at the keystone and batting sixth Thursday.