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Marte doubled, homered and walked in a 2-for-4 effort against the Braves on Wednesday, driving in two runs and scoring two.

He came into this game hitting a brutal .196/.255/.370 with only a single multi-hit effort, which came more than three weeks ago, so this was a badly needed breakout performance for the 23-year-old infielder. However, we'll need to see more before he can be recommended even in NL-only formats, as Marte is stuck in a utility role.

Drury is not in Wednesday's lineup for the series finale against the Pirates.

He heads to the bench for the fourth time in the last seven games, as the D-Backs continue to search for ways to keep Daniel Descalso in the lineup. Drury will need to show more consistency from the plate if he is to keep an everyday role with the team moving forward.

Dubon, 23, is hitting .280/.306/.421 with two home runs, 16 RBI and three steals in 24 games since being promoted to Triple-A.

Dubon is currently blocked by Orlando Arcia, but his speed and ability to handle the bat makes him an intriguing infield prospect for the Brewers. Dubon stole 31 bases in 71 games at Double-A prior to the promotion, and has not hit below .274 at any level of full-season ball during his time in the minors.

Herrera underwent season-ending arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to remove bone chips from his right shoulder, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

The Reds' main prize in their trade last summer that sent Jay Bruce to the Mets, Herrera was believed to be nearly major-league ready at the time of his acquisition, but it's one year later and he has yet to make his Cincinnati debut. The shoulder issue, which had plagued Herrera in spring training before he aggravated it earlier this month while playing with Triple-A Louisville, ensures that he won't surface in the big leagues until 2018. The rebuilding Reds were hopeful that Herrera and Jose Peraza would make for a formidable double-play tandem for years to come, but with health concerns plaguing the former and the latter struggling to make an impact with the bat, the organization could be forced to alter its long-term plans in the middle infield. Herrera finishes the 2017 campaign with a .264/.312/.397 batting line across 264 plate appearances with Louisville.

Forsythe is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Twins, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Forsythe has just four hits in his past 21 at-bats, so he'll get another night off Tuesday. Chase Utley will man second base in his stead.

Diaz, 21, is hitting just .231/.335/.384 in 94 games for High-A Carolina.

Diaz does have 11 home runs and eight steals, though his power numbers overall have taken a nosedive from a season ago. It also remains to be seen if he will be able to hit for average at the higher levels, as he has been punched out 103 times in those 94 contests. The prospect luster has faded a bit for the toolsy Diaz, though he still has upside.

Rosario could be called up after the trade deadline passes, Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.com reports.

This is speculation at this point, although it would make sense given the fact that the Mets are in the process of shopping infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. If a deal for Cabrera goes through and Rosario does in fact head to the big leagues, the top prospect would more than likely assume everyday shortstop duties, forcing Jose Reyes to shift back to third base. Again, no official word has come forth on this subject to this point, but it seems like everyone's patience with the Mets' front office will be rewarded very soon.

Alvarez (ankle) has two hits in three games on his current rehab assignment with the Gulf Coast League Cardinals.

The young infielder was sent on assignment on July 18, and although his performance hasn't been fantastic, he also hasn't hit too many roadblocks in terms of health. It's unclear how much longer he'll remain in rookie ball, but it does seem like he'll be back in Springfield within the next couple weeks.

Rosario is in the Las Vegas lineup Monday after missing six games due to an injured hand and stomach issue, Betsy Helfand of the Review Journal reports.

Helfand reported Sunday that manager Pedro Lopez indicated Rosario was suffering from gastroenteritis and dehydration. This small absence shouldn't affect the timeline for him to be up in New York, which could be in about one more week, once the July 31 trade deadline passes.

Drury is not in the lineup Monday against the Braves.

Drury has been scuffling at the plate since the All-Star break, producing just a .572 OPS in that eight-game span. He'll hit the bench as the Diamondbacks continue to employ a carousel of options at second base. Daniel Descalso will man the keystone Monday evening.