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Frazier will lead off against the Red Sox and start in left field Monday.

He hit .403 in 62 spring at-bats and figures to become eligible at multiple positions in short order. Frazier comes into this season looking to build on his .301 batting average (in 146 at-bats) as a rookie. He isn't a particularly strong fielder, but the 25-year-old offers the potential to surprise at the plate.

Tomlinson was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento on Saturday, Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Tomlinson was in competition with veteran Aaron Hill for the Giants' backup infielder spot, but the 26-year-old's remaining minor-league options likely persuaded the club to open the year with Hill. He's proven a solid backup over the past two seasons for San Francisco, slashing .299/.362/.377 with two homers and 10 stolen bases in 284 at-bats, so Tomlinson will likely earn a call-up to the big league club at some point in 2017.

Hernandez (wrist) is starting at shortstop in Thursday's matchup against the Angels, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

After being hit by a pitch on Tuesday, Hernandez is set to return. Although he doesn't offer much in terms of production at the plate, the utility man figures to see some playing time this season due to his versatility in the field.

With Aaron Hill looking like the favorite to win the Giants' backup middle infielder spot, Tomlinson appears ticketed to begin the year with Triple-A Sacramento.

The speedy infielder has been an excellent backup for the Giants over the past two seasons, batting .299 with two home runs and 10 stolen bases in 284 at-bats. Despite his solid production, Tomlinson's remaining minor-league options should make the club's decision to start the year with Hill an easy one. No roster moves have officially been made, but all signs point toward a start in the minors for the 26-year-old.

Hernandez (wrist) is expected to try hitting Thursday but is unsure if he'll be able to play the field, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Hernandez was hit in the wrist by a pitch in Tuesday's Cactus League matchup with the Pirates, although the ailment seems to be fairly minor. He may not be 100 percent for another few days, but a return to the lineup seems to be on the horizon nonetheless.

X-ray results on Hernandez's injured right wrist came back negative Tuesday, Bill Plunkett os the Orange County Register reports.

It appears that Hernandez and the Dodgers dodged a bullet after the utility man was hit by a pitch on the wrist during Tuesday's game. It's possible that he'll experience some bruising or discomfort, but likely won't need to miss extended time. He'll remain a valuable reserve piece for the Dodgers entering the 2017 season.

Hernandez exited Tuesday's Cactus League contest against the Pirates early after being hit by a pitch on the right wrist, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Gurnick also reported that Hernandez is undergoing X-rays Tuesday to determine if any structural damage occurred. Until additional news becomes available, the Dodgers' utility man will be considered day-to-day.

Ngoepe was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Despite an outstanding spring showing that saw him go 18-for-42 (.429) over 21 games, Ngoepe will start the season with Indianapolis. However, while the possibility exists that he could be called up to the majors at some point in 2017, Ngoepe's fantasy value will remain limited barring an injury to Jordy Mercer.

Renda was reassigned to minor-league camp Tuesday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

A .295/.404/.523 showing in the Cactus League wasn't enough for Renda to force his way back onto the 40-man roster after being outrighted in December. The 26-year-old Renda appeared to hurt himself on a diving play last weekend but there has been no indication that it will keep him off the field to begin the minor-league season. He figures to spend most of the year at Triple-A Louisville.

Marte was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.

Marte's banishment to Triple-A leaves Chris Owings and Nick Ahmed to battle it out for the starting job at shorstop. The 23-year-old Marte, who came over from the Mariners in November as part of the Jean Segura/Taijuan Walker trade, will presumably see a full-time role at Triple-A and could reemerge as a regular option in the infield later in the season if he's able to find some more success with Reno than he enjoyed during spring training. Marte slashed .250/.321/.375 over 48 at-bats in Cactus League play and was nabbed on his only stolen-base attempt.