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Rosario was removed late in Sunday's game after a finger he injured Saturday swelled up, but X-rays taken on the digit after the game were negative, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The young shortstop injured his right index finger on a swing in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader and was held out for the second game, but he seemed healthy enough to return to the lineup Sunday. With the Mets having nothing to play for this year expect them to be cautious with Rosario, but the encouraging X-ray results suggest he may only need to sit for another game or two while he waits for the swelling to subside.

Albies will start at second base and bat second Sunday against the Cubs.

The recent trade of Brandon Phillips to the Angels has opened up a regular spot for Albies in the two hole, as Sunday will mark his fourth straight contest in that position in the batting order. He's certainly proven worthy of that appointment thus far, going 5-for-10 with four walks and two runs in the past three games.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Sunday that Frazier (hamstring) could come off the 10-day disabled list within the next week, Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

It's unclear if Frazier has resumed full baseball activities just yet, but Hurdle's comments nonetheless suggest that the right hamstring injury the utility man suffered last week isn't anything that will keep him sidelined for long. Gregory Polanco (hamstring) is on a similar recovery timeline as Frazier and should immediately settle back in as the club's primary right fielder, but regular at-bats could be open for Frazier at the keystone with the team placing Josh Harrison on the 10-day disabled list Sunday with a fractured left hand.

Bostick was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

Bostick will provide the Pirates with extra infield depth following the placement of Josh Harrison (broken hand) on the DL. The 24-year-old is hitless in for major-league at-bats this season, but sports a .779 OPS at the minor-league level. Both Bostick and Max Moroff should see chances in the infield, though Sean Rodriguez is seemingly the main candidate to pick up reps left behind by Harrison.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Rockies.

With catcher Chris Iannetta receiving the day off, Marte moved into the two hole and was able to do his part in sparking the lineup, coming around to score on both of J.D. Martinez's hits on the night. Marte has previously been serving as the Diamondbacks' seventh or eighth hitter when most of the team's regulars are in the lineup, so his run-scoring opportunities will most likely diminish in subsequent contests.

Solarte is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

His lone hit in five trips to the plate during the matinee was a walkoff homer against Pedro Baez. Solarte hasn't done much else of note since his return from an oblique injury in late July, but he should continue to serve as the primary shortstop and bat near the middle of the order over the remainder of the season.

Rosario is not in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Astros, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Matt Reynolds will take over at short for Rosario, who went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the matinee. Rosario got off to a slow start in August, but he hit .275 (19-for-69) with four homers and three steals in 19 games to close out his first month in the big leagues.

Marte is not in Friday's starting nine against Arizona, Fox Sports Arizona's Jody Jackson reports.

Marte will retreat to the bench following two straight starts. In his place, Adam Rosales gets the nod at short, while batting eighth in the order.

Diaz will miss the rest of the 2017 season after fracturing his right hamate bone and undergoing surgery Wednesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. He's expected to fully recover in six-to-eight weeks.

Diaz was trudging along with a .222/.334/.376 triple slash but bolstered it with 13 home runs and nine stolen bases across 455 plate appearances for High-A Carolina. The 21-year-old's prospect luster has faded a little, but he remains an enticing long-term piece to stash in dynasty leagues. A quick recovery at the start of next season could help him get back into the prospect community's good graces.

Rosario is batting second and manning shortstop Thursday against the Reds, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

He took a breather Wednesday for the second time in three games, which appeared to be normal maintenance. Rosario is still adjusting but also holding his own in his first 99 major-league plate appearances, compiling a .250/.273/.448 line, while flashing solid power with four homers in that time.