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India went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-4 loss to San Diego.

The rookie second baseman put Cincinnati ahead with a two-run blast off San Diego closer Mark Melancon in the ninth inning. While the lead didn't last, the homer snapped India's streak of 10 games without a long ball. He's up to six homers, 29 RBI, 25 runs scored and four stolen bases across 57 games, which helps add up to a respectable .781 OPS through 216 plate appearances while often batting leadoff.

McNeil (hamstring) is expected to join the team either Sunday or Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil has been on a rehab assignment since Sunday and continues to progress towards a return. It's possible he is activated for the team's final matchup in a three-game set with the Nationals this weekend. His month-long absence could also end when the team opens up a three-game set against Atlanta on Monday.

Rodgers isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Rodgers had started each of the last two games and went 2-for-8 with two RBI and three strikeouts. Garrett Hampson will take over at second base and bat seventh.

Guillorme isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Guillorme started in five of the six games since returning from the injured list, and he went 3-for-15 with a run, five walks and five strikeouts during that time. Jose Peraza will start at second base and bat eighth.

Marte is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

Marte gets a rest despite the fact that he's recorded three multi-hit games in his last four contests. Pavin Smith will be the center fielder in his absence.

Marte went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss against the Giants.

Marte has recorded two-hit performances in three of his last four contests, and he ended an eight-game drought without extra-base hits after hitting a two-run double in the top of the sixth. The seven-year veteran is having another strong year at the plate and is hitting .347 with a .391 on-base percentage -- both of which would represent career-best marks.

Guillorme will start at second base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Cubs.

Since coming off the injured list Friday, Guillorme has picked up five starts in six games, with four of those assignments coming at second base. At this point, Guillorme appears to have surpassed Jose Peraza as the Mets' top option at the keystone, but both players will see their playing time dissipate if Jeff McNeil (hamstring) returns from the IL this weekend as anticipated.

Garcia, who was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, is expected to see regular starts at second base versus right-handed pitching while Starlin Castro (personal) remains on the restricted list, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.

The 21-year-old will occupy the keystone and bat sixth Wednesday against the Pirates, while Jordy Mercer picks up the start at Castro's normal spot at third base. Meanwhile, Josh Harrison is sitting out the series finale in what amounts to a rest day, but he should be a fixture in the lineup against both right- and left-handed pitching. The lefty-hitting Garcia and righty-hitting Mercer will likely form a de facto platoon, with Garcia starting at second base and Harrison starting at third base versus right-handed pitching.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Gonzales (finger) could be cleared to resume full baseball activities by the end of June, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Gonzales, the No. 7 overall pick in last summer's first-year player draft, appeared in 13 games for High-A Greensboro before being shut down May 19 after fracturing his right pinkie finger. The 22-year-old is seemingly making good progress in his recovery, and assuming he experiences no setbacks once incorporating batting practice and fielding drills into his rehab program, he could be ready to rejoin the Greensboro lineup in early July.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Bae will be sidelined for 4-to-6 weeks with a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his knee, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Double-A Altoona shut Bae down after he sustained the injury in a June 8 game. The Pirates are optimistic that the 21-year-old shortstop will be ready to return from Altoona's 7-day injured list before the end of the minor-league season, but he likely won't be available until mid-July at the earliest.