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Marte is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Marte will cede duties at the keystone to Daniel Descalso in the series finale. The 24-year-old switch hitter was one of the Diamondbacks' more productive bats through the first two games of the series, going a combined 5-for-8 with a triple, walk, stolen base, four RBI and two runs.

Albies (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Nationals.

Braves manager Brian Snitker implied after Albies' early exit in Friday's game that the newly minted All-Star likely wouldn't play again during the series, so the 21-year-old's absence Sunday doesn't come as a surprise. Charlie Culberson will get the nod at second base while Albies continues to tend to the sore right hamstring. It's uncertain if Albies will be ready to go Monday when the Braves kick off a two-game set in Miami.

Marte went 2-for-3 and a walk with two runs scored Saturday against the Rockies.

Marte recorded his second consecutive multi-hit game and has been productive in the weekend set against the Rockies, knocking in four and scoring twice in two games. Despite hitting well since the start of June, Marte frequently bats in the bottom third of the Diamondbacks lineup, holding back his potential to post standout counting stats.

Rosario went 3-for-4 with a run, an RBI and a steal in Saturday's loss to the Yankees.

The steal was Rosario's seventh of the year. His season has been unremarkable overall at the plate, as he's posted a .249/.292/.379 slash line with just four homers in 92 games.

Albies (hamstring) isn't expected to be included in the Atlanta lineup for the next couple of days, the Associated Press reports. "I think not pushing [Albies] -- because that's one of those [injuries] you keep going and something goes and that's a two-month thing -- so we'll try and get him some treatment and stay away from him for a day or two and see how he is,'' Braves manager Brian Snitker said after the team's 8-5 win over the Nationals on Friday.

The All-Star second baseman exited in the third inning of the series opener after experiencing right hamstring tightness, with Charlie Culberson coming off the bench to replace him. The Braves termed Albies' removal as precautionary, but it sounds like the 21-year-old will be shut down for the rest of the series or limited to a pinch-hitting role at most in order to avoid a longer-term setback. More updates on Albies' status should come before the series ends, but his uncertain health could make him a risky lineup choice next week for the Braves' six-game slate.

Marte went 3-for-4 with a triple, four RBI and a steal in Arizona's 11-10 loss to Colorado on Friday.

Marte doesn't post gaudy numbers on the same level of some of the league's big-name shortstops, but he's quietly putting together a respectable campaign, as he has a .736 OPS to go along with nine homers and a league-leading nine triples over 329 at-bats. The nine long balls are already a career high, and he's on pace to stroke 17 if he can maintain his current clip.

Hernandez went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Friday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee.

Hernandez provided the Dodgers with three insurance runs in the ninth inning, pushing the lead to four. He's notched a hit in seven of his last 10 games, slugging two homers and driving in five over that span. Though he's struggled to hit for average (.230), Hernandez sits with a season-high 17 homers through just 89 games.

Albies was lifted from Friday's tilt against Washington due to right hamstring tightness.

Albies was removed from the game as a precaution, and he'll be listed as day-to-day until more information becomes known. He'll likely be reevaluated prior to Saturday's matchup to determine his status moving forward.

Albies was lifted from Friday's matchup against the Nationals after suffering an apparent injury, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

Albies appeared to suffer the injury on a slide towards home plate, as he was seen grabbing his right hamstring after the play, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Charlie Culberson entered the game in his place. More news on Albies' status should emerge in the near future, but he'll be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Hoerner has been shut down for the season due to a ligament strain in his left elbow, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner suffered the injury during a game at Low-A South Bend while diving for a ball. Although the young shortstop won't require surgery, he'll be held out of baseball activities for the next 4-to-6 weeks as a precaution. Hoerner is slated to head to Arizona to rehab sometime in August with the hope that he'll be healthy enough to play during the fall.