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Marte went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 loss to Colorado.

Marte extended his hitting streak to seven straight, during which he's 8-for-24 with six extra-base hits, two RBI and six runs scored. He was hitting a paltry .135 before the seven-game run and currently sits at .184 for the season.

Lux isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cubs.

Lux started in the first game of the twin bill and went 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Hanser Alberto will start at second base and bat ninth in the nightcap.

Stott was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Stott's strong spring earned him an Opening Day roster spot, but he struggled to a .133/.161/.167 line in 31 plate appearances and was demoted in late April. He's back again less than two weeks later with the Phillies needing another shortstop as Didi Gregorius (knee) hits the injured list. If part of Stott's struggles can be attributed to the fact the he was playing irregularly and bouncing around the infield, there's a case to be made that he'll look better this time around if he's given a temporary everyday role at his natural position of shortstop. Whether or not he'll actually have that role is unclear, however, as manager Joe Girardi may prefer veteran utility man Johan Camargo in that spot.

Rojas started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 4-1 win over the Rockies.

Rojas was activated from the injured list Friday and made his season debut. He's expected to be the primary third baseman while also moving around the infield to keep shortstop Nick Ahmed and second baseman Ketel Marte fresh and healthy. That rotation, along with off days for himself, opens up plate appearances for prospect Geraldo Perdomo, who remains on the roster following Rojas' activation.

Rojas (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's game against the Rockies.

He will presumably slot into the lineup after going 2-for-5 with a double, a steal, four walks and one strikeout in two rehab games. Rojas' power could be affected by the deadened baseball, but he should play almost every day and is eligible at several positions.

McNeil went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Thursday's win over the Phillies.

He kept the line moving all night, including during the Mets' incredible seven-run rally in the top of the ninth inning when McNeil singled and then scored on a J.D. Davis pinch-hit double. Over his last 12 games, McNeil is slashing a sizzling .436/.476/.615 with three walks, five doubles, a triple, four RBI and seven runs.

Rodgers went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs scored Thursday against the Nationals.

Rodgers began his productive effort with an RBI double in the second inning. He followed that up four frames later with a three-run home run, his first long ball of the season. Though Rodgers got off to a dreadful start to the season, he has collected multiple hits in three of his last four starts, during which he's also recorded four runs scored and eight RBI.

Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and three strikeouts during Thursday's 10-5 win over the Reds.

Urias got Milwaukee on the board with a solo blast in the bottom of the first, but he failed to put the ball in play during his final three at-bats. Over his first three games of the season, Urias has logged four hits, four runs scored, three walks and two RBI.

Rojas (oblique) has played two games as part of a rehab assignment for Triple-A Reno. He's 2-for-5 with four walks, a double, two RBI and a stolen base.

Rojas served as the designated hitter Tuesday then third base Wednesday, each time playing nine innings. The Diamondbacks plan to welcome him back at some point during a homestand that kicks off Friday against the Rockies.

Marte went 2-for-2 with two walks, a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins.

Marte is still batting below .200, but he extended a hit streak to five games, during which he's 6-for-18 with five extra-base hits, three walks and six runs scored. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has moved him around the order in effort to jumpstart the bat, and his recent run batting sixth against right-handers appears to have helped.