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Herrera, who was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with Triple-A Las Vegas, could be recalled by the Mets after Jose Reyes suffered an intercostal strain during the doubleheader against the Cardinals, ESPN's Adam Rubin reports.

The 22-year-old second baseman is hitting .277/.331/.471 with 13 home runs in 346 at-bats in the Pacific Coast League. He would offer some short-term infield depth for the Mets if they choose to recall him Wednesday. It's not a lock that Herrera would see steady playing time in the short term, as he is strictly a second baseman and the Mets have seemed unwilling to try Neil Walker at third base.

Hernandez (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Tuesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Southern California News Group reports.

A bout of left rib cage inflammation cost Hernandez nearly a month, but he's ready to return to action with the Dodgers' High-A affiliate, putting him on track for an early-August return to the big club. He will man center field in his first rehab game -- he made just four appearances there before hitting the DL (zero starts). Hernandez has played primarily in left field this season.

Frazier will get the start at second base and hit seventh for the Pirates on Tuesday.

Frazier, who has played 21 games with the Pirates, is making the most of his opportunity, hitting .359/.405/.590 in 39 at-bats. Frazier and the Pirates will host Felix Hernandez and the Mariners on Tuesday. If the 24-year-old can continue his success that has carried over from the minors, he could be a mainstay and get more starts for the Pirates as the season progresses.

Drury is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

Rickie Weeks will get the start in left field and hit fifth Monday, while Drury appears to be getting just a routine day off. Drury has hit safely in six of his last seven games, ripping three doubles over that span, but he has not hit a home run since July 6.

Frazier, who hit his fourth homer in four professional seasons Sunday, has found a niche with Pittsburgh as a backup second baseman and outfielder over the last month.

The 2013 sixth-round draft pick has stuck with the team despite multiple roster moves since his recall June 24. Frazier, who primarily played shortstop in the minors -- where he's posted just a .942 career fielding percentage -- has increased his versatility with outfield experience. He holds a career .299/.363/.370 slash line in the minors and has the potential to help fantasy owners in batting average if he sees steady playing time.

Drury is out of the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

Rickie Weeks will get the start in left field and hit fifth Monday, while Drury appears to be getting just a routine day off. Drury has hit safely in six of his last seven games, ripping three doubles over that span, but he has not hit a home run since July 6.

Frazier hit a pinch solo homer Sunday against the Phillies.

Frazier's first homer of the year broke a 4-4 tie, providing the Pirates with the winning run. The part-timer is now slashing .359/.405/.590 in 40 at-bats since joining the major league roster on June 24.

Beckham is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Beckham has started three straight games at second base and five of the last six overall, but he'll get the day off in favor of Jace Peterson at the keystone on Sunday afternoon.

Solarte went 3-for-4 with a double and his 10th homer of the season Thursday against the Cardinals.

It's hard not to be surprised and impressed by what Solarte's been able to do this year, as he's turned in remarkable stats when healthy. He's hit safely in 21 of his last 24 games, with seven multi-hit efforts in that span. The Padres' offense is limited in capability, but the Solarte-Wil Myers-Matt Kemp trio is doing what it can.

Beckham is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds, according to Kevin McAlpin of the Braves' Radio Network.

Beckham homered in Tuesday's game and started six of the last eight games at second base, but he will be held out Wednesday in favor of the left-handed Jace Peterson with righty Anthony DeSclafani on the mound for the opponent.