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Forsythe was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured toe on his right foot.

Chris Taylor was called-up from Triple-A to take Forsythe's spot on the roster. MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports the injury is a hairline fracture, so the return time looks closer to two weeks as opposed to four-to-six, which is good news for both parties. The 30-year-old was off to a nice start in his first year as a Dodger, going 13-for-44 (.295) with three RBI and seven runs through the first 14 games. While Forsythe is sidelined, Chase Utley should get most of the reps at second base against southpaws while Taylor could be in line for some starts against righties.

Frazier is not in the Pirates' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

John Jaso gets the call in right field as the Pirates attempt to adjust to life without the suspended Starling Marte. Frazier has put together a solid start to the season, slashing .295/.354/.455, so he should continue getting plenty of at-bats after the off-day.

Forsythe, who exited Tuesday's game early after being hit by a pitch on his right foot, was diagnosed with a right toe contusion, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Though Forsythe was fortunate to avoid a fracture in his foot, it's currently unclear how long he'll be sidelined with his bruised big toe. He'll remain day-to-day for now.

Forsythe exited Tuesday's game against the Rockies early after being hit by a pitch on his right foot during the first inning, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Forsythe returned to the field following his HBP but did not appear to be comfortable. He was pinch hit for by Scott Van Slyke in the third inning. An update on the second baseman's condition should become available following Tuesday's game. He'll be considered day-to-day for now.

Frazier is hitting leadoff and starting in right field Tuesday against the Cardinals.

With Starling Marte being suspended 80 games for performance-enhancing drugs, Frazier is in line to see more time in right field. Frazier is off to a hot start at the plate this season and is slashing .308/.372/.487 after making 43 plate appearances.

Hernandez started in center field Monday, going 1-for-4 with his first home run of the season in a loss to Arizona.

Hernandez has received two starts over the Dodgers' last three games with the Diamondbacks tossing two southpaws over that span. The super utility man is batting just .235 early on, but he should see a start or two per week against lefties due to his multi-position eligibility and the Dodgers' lefty-heavy starting lineup.

Forsythe (hamstring) is batting leadoff and playing second base Monday against the Diamondbacks.

As expected, Forsythe is back in action after missing Sunday's contest with hamstring tightness. He'll continue to bat leadoff against southpaws, with Andrew Toles doing so against righties.

Drury is not in the lineup Monday against the Dodgers.

Drury is off to a nice start to the season, slashing .295/.311/.386 through 13 games, but he'll take a breather after playing in nine straight contests. Daniel Descalso will take over at second base Monday.

Albies, 20, is batting .300 (15-for-50) with seven RBI and five steals through 11 games for Triple-A Gwinnett.

The acquisition of Brandon Phillips has temporarily blocked Albies, but that has not served as a deterrent for the 20-year-old middle infielder. He has the ability to hit .300 and swipe 30 bases, but Albies will likely spend the majority of the 2017 campaign at Triple-A, barring injury.

Frazier will start in left field and lead off in Monday's game against the Cardinals.

It's the third straight start for Frazier, who will be filling in for the injured Gregory Polanco (groin). The lefty-hitting Frazier has gone 5-for-9 with three extra-base hits and four RBI in the last two contests, and he could remain an appealing DFS play in the series opener with the Cardinals bringing right-hander Lance Lynn to the hill.