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McNeil isn't starting Friday's game against the Nationals, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Even though right-hander Paolo Espino is starting for the Nationals on Friday, McNeil will retreat to the bench for a second straight game. J.D. Davis will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.

Marte (hip) isn't starting Friday's game against the Phillies.

Marte was removed from Thursday's game due to right hip discomfort, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench. Jake McCarthy will take his place in center field and bat seventh.

Chavis went 4-for-5 with two runs scored in a win over the Cardinals on Thursday.

Drawing the start at second base and batting in the two hole, Chavis collected four hits in Thursday's victory. Chavis has now appeared in four games since being acquired from Boston at the trade deadline and is 7-for-17 with a homer, two RBI and three runs.

Lux was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Lux was sent down as the team activated Mookie Betts and also needed arms out of the bullpen after a 16-inning marathon Wednesday. However, manager Dave Roberts also said that Lux would benefit from everyday at-bats, something he wouldn't get with the big-league club. Roberts also noted the possibility that Lux would return to the Dodgers in September, but that's not a given as rosters expand to only 28 spots rather than 40 as was the case in past seasons.

Marte exited Thursday's game against the Phillies with right hip discomfort.

It's not clear how Marte suffered the injury, or if he's expected miss extended time. Marte was sidelined over two months with a pair of hamstring injuries earlier this season, so the team may opt to rest him regularly even if he avoids a serious issue.

Frazier is not in Thursday's lineup against the Dodgers.

Frazier will sit for the second time in the team's last three games. On Tuesday, he sat with lefty Julio Urias on the mound, though on Thursday the team will be facing right-hander Max Scherzer. Since Aug. 1, Frazier is hitting just .237/.293/.276, and given the team's lineup depth it's possible he continues to see more time on the bench. Ha-Seong Kim will draw the start at second base and bat seventh in Frazier's place.

Estrada was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Estrada has been at Triple-A since being demoted Aug. 14, but he'll rejoin the Giants on Thursday with Donovan Solano (undisclosed) heading to the injured list. The 25-year-old has an .809 OPS in 89 plate appearances this season and should fill a utility role while in the majors.

Guillorme (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Guillorme has been sidelined for nearly a month with the left hamstring strain, but he looks to be nearing the finish line in his recovery from the injury. The Mets value Guillorme for the solid defense he provides as a late-inning replacement off the bench, but because New York has all its everyday infielders simultaneously healthy for one of the few times all season, the team may not look to bring Guillorme back from the 10-day injured list until the roster expands to 28 players Sept. 1.

McNeil isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants.

McNeil has seen some action against lefties this season, but he'll take a seat against southpaw Alex Wood on Thursday. Jonathan Villar will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.

Rodgers went 3-for-6 with a home run and five RBI in Game 2 against the Cubs on Wednesday.

Rodgers drove in a career-high five runs, highlighted by his two-run homer in the first inning that opened the scoring. He later added an RBI single in the sixth and a two-run double in the 10th. Rodgers is hitting .338/.344/.479 in August, although Wednesday's homer was his first of the month.