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Marte (hamstring) isn't starting Friday's game against San Diego.

Marte exited Tuesday's game against the Brewers due to left hamstring tightness, and he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game, even after Thursday's team off day. Josh VanMeter will start at second base while Pavin Smith shifts to center field.

India went 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, three runs scored and a walk in Thursday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.

India scored three runs Thursday with the help of Nick Castellanos, who knocked him in all three times. India's doubles marked the third game this season where he's had multiple extra-base hits. The rookie has been a great addition to the Reds' offense, slashing .266/.380/.414 with 29 RBI and 31 runs out of the leadoff spot. In addition, he has power and speed ability, slamming six bombs while stealing five bases.

Albies went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Reds.

The long ball was his third in the last eight games and 12th of the year. Albies is slashing .297/.347/.527 through 23 games in June, adding six steals, 12 runs and 19 RBI to his ledger over that stretch.

Frazier went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two additional runs and a walk in an 8-2 win over the Cardinals on Thursday.

The Pirates' leadoff man walked in the first, singled in the fourth and eighth and homered in the sixth, his fourth game reaching base four times this season. His three hits put him ahead of Nick Castellanos and back in the major-league lead though Castellanos has the edge in average .343 to .330. The homer was Frazier's fourth and second in the last three games.

Hoerner (hamstring) said he is "on pace" in his recovery after facing live pitching during a bullpen session Thursday.

The team has yet to determine rehab assignment dates for Hoerner, but this is still good news. The 24-year-old will be evaluated in the next few days to see how his hamstring responds to the increased activity. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Hoerner could head off on a rehab assignment next week. He was playing well before the injury with a .338/.405/.432 slash line through 21 games.

McNeil went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Atlanta.

Hitting leadoff in his third start since returning from the IL, McNeil laced three singles to effectively set the table for the Mets. The career .312 hitter figures to remain in a key spot in the batting order until Brandon Nimmo (finger) is also healthy again.

Rodgers 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Wednesday against the Mariners.

Rodgers took Justus Sheffield yard in the second inning to record his fourth homer of the season. Though that was his lone hit of the game, Rodgers now has at least one knock in six of his last seven starts. He's also chipped in seven RBI and two runs scored in that span. Overall, Rodgers is hitting .261/.333/.455 with 16 RBI and six runs scored across 99 plate appearances.

Kim (finger) slugged a pinch-hit solo home run Tuesday in the Padres' 3-2 win over the Dodgers.

While batting for pitcher Blake Snell in the bottom of the fifth, Kim sent a Clayton Kershaw curveball over the left-field fence for his fifth home run of the season. The rookie infielder was removed from Monday's game with an injury to a finger on his right hand, but the Padres' decision to make him available off the bench a day later suggests the issue isn't anything especially worrisome.

Marte (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

The Diamondbacks' decision to keep Marte on the bench for the day game after a night game comes as little surprise after a tight left hamstring forced his removal in the first inning of Tuesday's 5-0 loss. Manager Torey Lovullo labeled Marte as day-to-day after the contest, but that doesn't necessarily mean the 27-year-old is out of the woods as far as avoiding a trip to the injured list. The Diamondbacks will presumably check back in with Marte following Thursday's team off day before determining his availability for the three-game weekend series in San Diego.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczak said Wednesday that Gonzales (finger) has resumed hitting against live pitching at Pittsburgh's spring training site in Bradenton, Fla., Gerard Gilberto of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Gonzales will likely advance to playing in simulated games in the coming days, and if all goes well, he should be cleared to rejoin High-A Greensboro at some point next week. The 2020 first-round draft pick has been out for over a month with a fractured right pinkie finger.