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Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Dubon provided a nice boost to the Giants' offense with a multi-hit performance Friday, but he'll take a seat Saturday for the third time in the past four games. Donovan Solano is starting at second base and batting third.

Hernandez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

After starting the season with seven consecutive starts, Hernandez will sit for the second straight game against Arizona. Max Muncy will shift to second base with Matt Beaty starting at first base and batting ninth.

Albies (wrist) is starting Saturday against the Mets and batting second.

Although Albies was held out of the lineup Friday with a stiff right wrist, he appeared as a pinch hitter and went 0-for-1. Given the brevity of his absence, the 23-year-old should be available going forward.

Diaz opted out of the 2020 season Saturday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Diaz was considering opting out amid the Marlins' COVID-19 outbreak, but he was officially placed on the restricted list Saturday. He becomes the 15th player to opt out during the shortened 2020 campaign in which many players have concerns about the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Once the Marlins resume play, Jonathan Villar and Sean Rodriguez should handle most of the duties at second base.

Marte started at shortstop and went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Friday's 5-3 win over the Dodgers.

Marte started at second base the first seven games before moving to shortstop Friday. The regular starter at short, the slumping Nick Ahmed, was given an off day. Marte's one of the few Diamondbacks making consistent contact to start the season. He's hit in seven of the first eight games, including multiple hits in four of them, with four extra-base hits and a slash line of .344/.371/.531.

Dubon went 2-for-3 with an RBI single, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rangers.

Dubon made an impact from the No. 9 spot in the batting order, providing an insurance run when he scored catcher Chadwick Tromp with a single in the sixth inning. Dubon has hit .238/.273/.286 with two RBI and three runs scored in seven games. The 26-year-old will likely see the short-side role in a shortstop platoon with Brandon Crawford. Dubon can also get time at second base and center field.

Hernandez is not starting Friday against Arizona, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

Hernandez opened the year with five straight starts but now sits for the second time in the last three games. Chris Taylor takes over at second base.

McNeil will hit the bench for the first time this season Friday against Atlanta, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

McNeil started each of the Mets' first seven games, hitting .308 while driving in five runs. Andres Gimenez will start at the hot corner in his absence. McNeil's absence comes against a lefty (Sean Newcomb), but don't expect him to fall into a platoon role any time soon, as he's already started five times against southpaws so far this season.

Albies is battling a stiff right wrist but is available off the bench Friday, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

The minor injury explains why Albies will be out of the lineup for the first time this season Friday against the Mets. He's expected to return to the lineup Saturday, pushing Adeiny Hechavarria back to the bench.

Hoerner is not in the lineup Friday against the Pirates.

Hoerner has started the year quite well, hitting .389 with five RBI through five games. He'll hit the bench for the second time this season Friday, with Jason Kipnis again starting at second base.