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Frazier went 3-for-7 with a walk, a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Brewers.

He continues to rake when given the chance -- Frazier's got a .357/.413/.589 slash line with two homers, 10 RBI and 10 runs in 17 games -- but only 11 starts -- this month. The Bucs aren't scheduled to face a left-hander until the Marlins come to town in the first week of September, and with Josh Harrison (hamstring) at less than 100 percent, Frazier could see an uptick in his playing time.

Franklin (quadriceps) is starting a rehab assignment with the Brewers' rookie-ball affiliate Thursday.

After a lengthy stay on the shelf with a quad injury, Franklin is ready for game action -- albeit at the rookie level. Franklin has been sidelined since May 9, so he figures to need an extended rehab assignment before the Brewers even consider activating him from the 60-day disabled list.

Herrera has started the last two games at third base for the Reds, going a combined 2-for-7 with a run scored. On Tuesday he played third base while Eugenio Suarez shifted over to shortstop, and on Wednesday he provided Suarez a day off.

Herrera will probably retreat to the bench this weekend against the Cubs, but he's starting to get more playing time now after struggling to find at-bats upon his callup.

McNeil went 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Giants.

He collected both hits in his first two trips to the plate, setting a Mets rookie record in the process with hits in eight consecutive at-bats. McNeil now boasts a .333/.392/.495 slash line through his first 28 big-league games, although the power he flashed this year in the minors (19 homers in 88 games between Double-A and Triple-A) hasn't shown up at the big-league level.

Marte is not in the lineup against the Angels on Wednesday.

Marte will take a seat for the finale of a two-game set after starting the past 12 games. Daniel Descalso will man the keystone and bat fifth.

Rosario is not in the lineup versus San Francisco on Wednesday.

Rosario will receive a breather following seven straight starts, including an 0-for-4 showing during Tuesday's victory. In his place, Jack Reinheimer will draw a start at shortstop. Expect to see Rosario back in the lineup Thursday.

Gorman went 2-for-3 with two home runs, a walk and three RBI for Low-A Peoria in its 6-5 loss to Quad Cities on Monday.

The 18-year-old has tallied four home runs through his first 12 games at Peoria, bringing his season total to 15 after he previously raked with rookie-level Johnson City. True to his reputation heading into the 2018 first-year player draft, Gorman has showcased plenty of power in the lower rungs of the minors, but his poor contact rate bears watching. He's already struck out 21 times in 51 plate appearances (41.2 percent) with Peoria.

McNeil is not in the starting nine versus San Francisco on Monday.

McNeil will take up a spot on the pine after starting the past four games, during which he's gone 7-for-18 with three extra-base hits and three RBI. In his absence, Jose Reyes will man the keystone and bat sixth in the order. Look for McNeil to rejoin the lineup Tuesday.

Frazier supplied a walkoff, pinch-hit solo home run in the Pirates' 2-1 victory over the Cubs on Sunday in 11 innings.

Though Frazier was out of the lineup for the third time in four games, it didn't prevent him from making an impact off the bench. He entered the contest in the bottom of the ninth and reached base after being hit by a pitch, then swapped in for Corey Dickerson in left field and delivered the decisive hit two innings later. Since being promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis in late July, Frazier is slashing .390/.422/.661 across 59 at-bats, but it doesn't look like he'll be in store for a full-time role with the Pirates committed to Josh Harrison as their everyday second baseman.

Rosario went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Sunday's 8-2 win over Philadelphia.

In the five-game series against the Phillies, Rosario racked up 10 hits, seven RBI and eight runs scored. He's slashing .247/.290/.372 in 431 plate appearances this season. Rosario has also collected 14 stolen bases with 32 extra-base hits.