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Lowe went 3-for-4 with an RBI single, a solo home run and two runs in a win over the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Lowe wreaked havoc on Red Sox pitching from the latter portion of the order, posting his second multi-RBI effort in the last three games The 27-year-old is wielding a hot bat, having now posted three straight multi-hit tallies, which has helped lead to an impressive tally of eight RBI over that span.

Rodgers (hand) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Rodgers suffered a right hand contusion Saturday, and he hasn't appeared in either of the last two games. Whether he'll be available off the bench Wednesday remains to be seen, but Ryan McMahon will shift to the keystone while Taylor Motter starts at third base.

Semien went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in a 6-3 loss to the Angels during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader.

The veteran infielder didn't see much to hit in the nightcap, going 0-for-2 with two walks, but it was still a productive day overall for Semien. He's slashing .300/.341/.600 through the first 11 games in August with six doubles, two homers, two steals, five RBI and seven runs as he continues to be a vital cog in the Jays' offensive engine.

Rojas started at second base, batted eighth, and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Giants.

Rojas was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game and immediately reclaimed a spot in the starting lineup. He presaged his return by hitting three home runs for Triple-A Reno on Sunday. The 27-year-old utility man will primarily play second base, but Rojas could be used at shortstop or right field when the Diamondbacks want to get Josh VanMeter in the lineup.

Hernandez went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 5-4 triumph over the Mariners.

Batting second, Hernandez singled and stole second in the first and brought home an insurance run before stealing second again in the 10th. The thefts were Hernandez's first since being recalled. There may be many more considering the 23-year-old swiped 21 in 61 games at Triple-A.

Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a double, two runs and a stolen base in an 8-4 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday.

Merrifield opened the Royals' half of the first inning with a single and came around to score on a Salvador Perez homer. He used his legs to produce another run in the fifth, notching a two-out double before stealing third base and coming around to score on a throwing error. Merrifield leads the majors with 32 thefts on the season and has been caught trying to steal only once.

Arroyo (hamstring) participated in a full workout Tuesday and is hoping to begin a rehab assignment next week, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Arroyo resumed baseball activities last week, and he has now ramped up the intensity of his workouts. If all continues to go well, the infielder could begin a rehab stint next week, which would leave him on track to be activated at some point in late August.

Rojas (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Rojas landed on the shelf just after the All-Star break with a dislocated left pinky finger, but he'll rejoin the active roster Tuesday after a three-game rehab assignment. The 27-year-old should reclaim the starting role at second base, shifting Josh VanMeter back to a bench role. Jake Hager was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

Polanco will sit Tuesday against the White Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Polanco has swung a hot bat thus far in this second half, slashing .330/.378/.648 with eight homers in 23 games. He'll get a rest Tuesday, with Luis Arraez starting at second base.

Rodgers (hand) is not starting Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Rodgers remains on the bench after exiting Saturday's contest with a right hand contusion, which he suffered on a hit-by-pitch. It's unclear whether he's available as a pinch hitter Tuesday. Garrett Hampson is playing second base and batting ninth in the series opener.