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Rojas (finger) went 0-for-3 with an RBI for Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Rojas started at shortstop and played seven innings for the Aces. If there are no setbacks, Rojas could be reinstated in a matter of days. With Arizona giving ample opportunities to younger players, Rojas would likely see everyday work in the infield.

Kim isn't starting Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Kim has had increased playing time at shortstop recently with Fernando Tatis (shoulder) sidelined, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Jake Cronenworth will start at shortstop while Eric Hosmer takes over at first base.

India went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Pirates.

India cranked a home run off Wil Crowe to begin the game in the first inning. He added a walk and scored in the second frame. The 24-year-old has reached base safely in his last 10 games. Over that stretch, he has four home runs, eight RBI and 11 runs scored. On the season, he is slashing .284/.404/.458 in 407 plate appearances. His 61 runs is second-most in all of baseball among rookies behind Randy Arozarena.

Rojas (finger) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Rojas participated in live batting practice Wednesday, and he took grounders at shortstop ahead of Thursday's game against the Giants. The 27-year-old was initially targeting a weekend return, so he shouldn't require many rehab games before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club.

Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner has been on the 10-day IL for a week, but he did running/agility drills and played catch ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockies. The 24-year-old isn't believed to be particularly close to returning, but his return to baseball activities is a step in the right direction.

Rodgers went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs.

In a mostly bleak season for the 47-61 Rockies, the development of Rodgers -- the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 first-year player draft -- has been a welcome sight. Rodgers has now put together a 10-game hit streak, bringing his season average up from .257 to .278 in the process. He'll bat second and man second base in Thursday's series finale.

McNeil is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

He has heated up at the plate recently, hitting .361 with two home runs, six doubles and eight RBI in his last 10 games. Jonathan Villar gets the start at second base and bats leadoff in what's a normal day of rest for McNeil, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.

Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a double and his seventh homer Wednesday for High-A Greensboro.

After enduring a 5-for-57 stretch, Gonzales has collected 24 hits in his last 65 at-bats. The second baseman has some pronounced splits thus far: he's slashing .300/.364/.620 with seven homers at home and .232/.315/.280 with no home runs on the road. After compiling an 89:79 BB:K in college, Gonzales has put up a 17:61 BB:K, something to watch as he moves through the professional ranks. Still, if he continues to hit at Greensboro then it wouldn't be surprising to see the 22-year-old promoted to Double-A prior to season's end.

Garcia went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Phillies.

The 21-year-old took Chase Anderson deep in the second inning before turning around a Matt Moore offering in the seventh. Garcia showed signs of emerging as a power threat at Triple-A this season, launching 13 homers in 37 games, and he's carried that forward into his latest stint in the majors, going yard three times in the last six games. He's still a work in progress at the plate, but Garcia's development will be key for the Nats' offense as the team rebuilds around Juan Soto.

Rojas (finger) had four at-bats against Luke Weaver (shoulder) during a live batting practice session Wednesday.

Rojas, who has been sidelined since dislocating his left pinky while attempting to steal second base July 21, is targeting a return for this weekend. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has not commented on a projected timeline other than wanting to see Rojas get at-bats in the minor leagues. In Rojas' absence, Josh VanMeter has held down second base for Arizona.