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Kim went 0-for-3 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Arizona.

Though he didn't manage to produce any hits, Kim scored both of San Diego's runs out of the eighth spot in the order. He also nabbed the team's first theft of the campaign. Kim's opportunity for the Opening Day start was largely due to the absence of Fernando Tatis (wrist), though the recent promotion of CJ Abrams to the majors figures to cut into Kim's playing time to some extent.

McNeil went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Thursday's win over the Nationals.

Getting the start in left field and batting eighth Opening Day, McNeil flashed his contact skills that seemed to desert him in 2021. The outfield start came with Brandon Nimmo (neck) sidelined and Dominic Smith sitting against southpaw Patrick Corbin, but most of McNeil's playing time this season is likely to come at second base.

Drury went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 6-3 win over Atlanta.

Batting out of the ninth spot in the order, Drury produced half of the Reds' runs on one swing when he belted a three-run shot in the sixth inning. The veteran's starting nod was largely due to injuries to other players, as he is expected to fill mostly a utility and bench role this season. Drury has some power -- he's hit 13 or more homers in three different big-league campaigns -- but there's no reason to grab him off the fantasy waiver wire based on one strong performance.

Hoerner went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Brewers.

Chicago entered the fifth inning down 1-0 but Hoerner helped spark a rally with his two-run blast against Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes. Hoerner figures to see regular playing time at shortstop while Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) is out, and the former has the offensive skills to be a fantasy contributor.

Trejo has made the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Trejo spent the final month and a half of the 2021 season at Triple-A Albuquerque, but he'll begin this year with the major-league club. The 25-year-old appeared in 15 Cactus League games this spring and hit .226 with three doubles, two runs and an RBI.

Rojas (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday that Rojas will miss "weeks, not days" due to a Grade 2 right oblique strain, so his placement on the injured list isn't very surprising. Drew Ellis will start at third base and bat eighth Opening Day for Arizona, while Sergio Alcantara should also see playing time at the hot corner while Rojas is sidelined.

Estrada will be the Giants' primary second baseman to begin the year, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Tommy La Stella (Achilles) was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday, so Estrada will get a chance to start regularly early on. In 52 games last season, Estrada slashed .273/.333/.479 with seven home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored and a stolen base. If he hits well, he could carve out a larger role even once La Stella is healthy.

The Diamondbacks acquired Hernandez from the Rangers on Thursday in exchange for outfielder Jeferson Espinal.

Hernandez missed out on a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster and was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock before Texas elected to move on from him entirely. The 23-year-old is unlikely to see an immediate improvement with his outlook for 2022 as he moves to Arizona, since he's still expected to report to Triple-A Reno with his new organization. Hernandez will occupy a spot on the Diamondbacks' 40-man roster, so he should at least be well positioned for a call-up if Arizona is in need of infield depth at the big-league level at any point this season. Over his 166 plate appearances in the majors with Texas last year, Hernandez hit .217 with zero home runs, 11 stolen bases, 15 runs and six RBI.

Stott's contract was selected by the Phillies on Thursday.

Stott impressed in the minors last year, and he won a spot on the Opening Day roster by slashing .406/.513/.563 with a home run, two doubles, six runs and three RBI across 14 Grapefruit League games this spring. The 24-year-old has defensive versatility that will allow him to see time at third base, second base and shortstop early in the 2022 campaign.

Drury's contract was selected by the Reds on Thursday.

Drury dealt with a minor knee injury late in spring training, but he'll still be included on the Reds' Opening Day roster. Donovan Solano (hamstring), Jose Barrero (hand) and Max Schrock (calf) are all beginning the season on the injured list, so Drury will serve as additional depth in the infield.