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Frazier (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with double and a walk for Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Although Frazier isn't expected back until the weekend, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team advance his timeframe. Pittsburgh recalled utilitymen Max Moroff and Chris Bostick on Monday and they went a combined 0-for-5 with five strikeouts. Frazier, who is batting .306 in 49 at-bats, hasn't played for the Pirates since April 22.

Marte is slashing .414/.460/.539 and has gone 6-for-7 on stolen-base attempt across 139 plate appearances with Triple-A Reno this season.

Marte was optioned to the minors out of spring training after the Diamondbacks decided to proceed with Chris Owings and Nick Ahmed as their two shortstops entering the regular season. With at least one base hit in 27 of his 29 games at Reno, Marte has looked unchallenged at the Pacific Coast League and figures to be first in line for a promotion if the Diamondbacks are in need of additional infield depth at some point. Unfortunately for Marte, Owings has been one of the Diamondbacks' top bats this season with a strong .300/.342/.491 slash line of his own, so it's unlikely that Marte would receive regular at-bats once he ultimately returns to the big leagues.

Frazier (hamstring) began his rehab assignment Monday by starting at second base for Triple-A Indianapolis, Lance Lysowksi of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

It's been a long road back for Frazier, who was out longer than anticipated with this injury. Depending on how he does and how the hamstring reacts, he could possibly return to the club by the weekend. This injury has been a nagging one, so the Pirates won't be inclined to rush him back.

Bostick was officially recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

As expected, Bostick was added to the Pirates' roster ahead of Monday's series opener against the Dodgers. The 24-year-old was slashing .320/.347/.495 with 11 RBI and three stolen bases at Indy before being promoted to serve as depth for a depleted Pittsburgh roster. Catcher Elias Diaz was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move.

Bostick is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Stephen J. Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

This will be Bostick's first sniff of major-league action. The 24-year-old is off to a nice start at Indianapolis, slashing .320/.347/.495 with 11 RBI and three stolen bases. The utility man will provide a much needed boost to the Pirates' bench, which currently has three non-everyday players batting below the Mendoza Line (Alen Hanson, John Jaso and Phil Gosselin). A corresponding roster move should be announced once the move is made official.

Frazier (hamstring) will need to complete a rehab stint before returning to team's active roster, DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Pirates general manager Neal Huntington gave no timeframe for Frazier's return. "We'll see where we are this week," Huntington said. The 25-year-old is missing out on an opportunity to see steady playing time. He was eligible to come off the disabled list Wednesday but will likely end up sitting out more than two weeks.

Arroyo (foot) is playing shortstop and batting sixth in the lineup during Sunday's game against the Reds, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Arroyo was lifted from Saturday's game early after fouling a ball off his foot during an at-bat. It appears that injury wasn't anything serious as the promising 21-year-old is set to return to action Sunday. He's hitting .250 with three homers and six RBI through his first 48 at-bats.

Drury is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Though Drury has posted a solid .300 average early in the season, his playing time has been a bit spotty recently. After sitting out Thursday's contest, the second baseman will again head to the bench for Sunday's tilt against Tyler Chatwood and the Rockies. The 24-year-old will likely be back in the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

Arroyo was removed from Saturday's game after hitting a foul ball off his foot, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Arroyo wasn't removed from the game immediately, but he was seen walking back to the clubhouse with an athletic trainer. There's a decent likelihood that his removal was precautionary given how uncompetitive the game was at that time, but more details should emerge following the game's conclusion. Conor Gillaspie took over at the hot corner in his stead.

Urias, 19, is slashing .340/.429/.534 with two home runs, one stolen base and a 15:16 K:BB in 121 plate appearances with Double-A San Antonio.

He ranks sixth in the Texas League in total bases (55), and all five players who rank ahead of him are 22 or older, so it's extremely impressive what he is doing, given his age. His elite approach is well known, as is his hit tool, but what is most impressive is how he has added some power to his game, posting a .194 ISO after notching a .109 mark in the California League last year.