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Hernandez isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.

Hernandez drew starts in each of the last four games and went 4-for-14 with a double, two runs, an RBI, a stolen base and two walks. He'll get a day off since Charlie Culberson is starting at the hot corner and batting seventh.

Manager Brian Snitker said after Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers that he expects Albies (knee) to miss a couple games, but Atlanta is hopeful the second baseman will avoid a stint on the injured list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Albies went 0-for-2 on Tuesday before departing midway through his third plate appearance of the night in the fifth inning, when he fouled a pitch off his left knee. Though Albies fell to the ground in a heap and looked to be in immense pain as he was helped off the field with the assistance of team trainers, Atlanta was relieved to find that initial X-rays on his knee returned negative. Atlanta is labeling Albies as day-to-day for the time being, but even if he doesn't require a trip to the IL, the team may be inclined to call up one or both of Orlando Arcia and Johan Camargo from the minors when the roster expands from 26 to 28 men Wednesday to provide additional middle-infield depth. For now, Ehire Adrianza looks like the next man up at second base behind Albies.

The White Sox will select Gonzalez's contract from Triple-A Charlotte prior to Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

After Chicago dealt away the injured Nick Madrigal (hamstring) to the Cubs ahead of the trade deadline, Gonzalez became the potential heir apparent at second base heading into 2022, considering incumbent starter Cesar Hernandez isn't a lock to have his $6 million team option picked up. The White Sox's decision to bring Gonzalez aboard as a September call-up could even threaten Hernandez's perch atop the depth chart heading into the postseason, as the veteran finished August with a .190/.287/.280 slash line and slid down the batting order as a result. Gonzalez, meanwhile, has slugged 23 home runs and has stolen 22 bases while batting .275 between stops at Triple-A and Double-A Birmingham this season. He'll likely serve as a utility player initially, but he could get a longer look at the keystone if Hernandez continues to languish.

Rosario went 5-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's win over the Royals.

The 25-year-old powered the offense in this one, cracking an inside-the-park home run in the first inning, a two-RBI single in the fifth inning and a two-run blast in the seventh inning. Rosario batted .372 in the month of August with four homers and 20 RBI. He has had a strong first season with Cleveland, batting .290 with 10 long balls and 12 steals in 120 games.

Albies had X-rays on his left knee come back negative after leaving Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Atlanta will breathe a sigh of relief thanks to the X-ray results after Albies fouled a pitch off his left knee and was carried off the field during the fifth inning Tuesday. The 24-year-old has avoided a fracture, but he seems unlikely to be in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale in Los Angeles, and it's unclear whether he'll require a trip to the injured list.

Albies was helped off the field during Tuesday's game against the Dodgers after fouling a ball off his left knee, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Albies was on the ground in significant pain after fouling the pitch off himself before being carried off the field during the fifth inning. It's potentially a major loss for Atlanta, which has already lost Ronald Acuna for the season with a torn ACL. The specifics of the injury remain unclear, though based on his initial reaction Albies is unlikely to be in the lineup Wednesday, even if it's not a serious issue.

Wong was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday.

Wong was promoted Monday and will return to the minors without appearing in a game. He's appeared in 20 major-league games this season and is hitting .171/.190/.268 in 45 plate appearances.

Urias is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.

The 24-year-old started the past 11 games -- the last six of which came at shortstop -- and will head to the bench Tuesday with Willy Adames (quadriceps) returning to action. Urias should see most of his playing time at third base until Eduardo Escobar (hamstring) returns from the injured list, though Jace Peterson is starting at the hot corner Tuesday.

Arauz (undisclosed) is starting at second base and batting ninth Tuesday against the Rays, Julian McWilliams of The Boston Globe reports.

Arauz sat out Monday's contest after leaving with an apparent injury Sunday, but he's ready to play after one day out of the lineup. The 23-year-old should continue to see plenty of action at the keystone while Enrique Hernandez (illness) and Christian Arroyo (illness) remain on the COVID-19 IL.

Drury was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old had only 24 at-bats over 19 games in August, and he'll head to the minors with Luis Guillorme (hamstring) returning from the injured list. Drury has a .277/.310/.482 slash line in 87 plate appearances for the Mets this season, and he could rejoin the big-league club down the stretch.