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Altuve went 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over the White Sox.

Altuve busted out the power stick once again, smacking his 16th homer of the year in the sixth inning as a response to the White Sox scoring two in the top half of the inning. The second baseman has homered in three straight contests and belted eight over the last 10 games.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over Arizona.

Entering Thursday, Dubon was just 2-for-18 (.111) across 10 games in June. He knocked an RBI single in the second inning and added an RBI double in the fourth. The 26-year-old utilityman is still slashing only .234/.272/.369 with four home runs, 19 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases through 151 plate appearances. Dubon's recent playing time has mostly come when Brandon Crawford needs a day off.

Urias went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's 7-3 loss to Colorado.

Urias accounted for two of Milwaukee's three hits in the contest, and he cleared the bases with a three-run double in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old was in an 0-for-10 rut entering Thursday's game. He's posted a lackluster .223/.326/.396 slash line with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 25 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases across 230 plate appearances this year. With Kolten Wong (oblique) expected to return from the injured list Friday, Urias will likely serve as Milwaukee's full-time third baseman going forward.

India went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-4 loss to San Diego.

The rookie second baseman put Cincinnati ahead with a two-run blast off San Diego closer Mark Melancon in the ninth inning. While the lead didn't last, the homer snapped India's streak of 10 games without a long ball. He's up to six homers, 29 RBI, 25 runs scored and four stolen bases across 57 games, which helps add up to a respectable .781 OPS through 216 plate appearances while often batting leadoff.

Torres was removed from Thursday's game with back stiffness, but the injury is not considered serious, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Manager Aaron Boone said that Torres "tweaked his back a little bit," but he also added that the injury doesn't appear serious. It's unclear if Torres will be able to return Friday as the team opens a weekend series against Oakland, though it doesn't appear that he will be in line for a lengthy absence.

McNeil (hamstring) is expected to join the team either Sunday or Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil has been on a rehab assignment since Sunday and continues to progress towards a return. It's possible he is activated for the team's final matchup in a three-game set with the Nationals this weekend. His month-long absence could also end when the team opens up a three-game set against Atlanta on Monday.

Torres was removed from Thursday's game against the Blue Jays with lower back stiffness, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Torres exited in the middle of Thursday's game, with Rougned Odor taking over at second base and Tyler Wade at shortstop. It's unclear how the injury occured, though Torres is set to undergo further evaluation Friday.

Wong will start at third base and hit sixth Thursday against the Tigers.

Wong will find himself in the lineup for the second time in the last three games with Anthony Rendon (triceps) sitting out. Phil Gosselin had also started at the hot corner, but he will find himself on the bench Thursday.

Rengifo will start at second base and hit eighth Thursday against the Tigers.

Rengifo was recalled to the majors on Thursday and will immediately enter the starting lineup in the absence of Anthony Rendon (triceps). David Fletcher will shift to shortstop and Jose Iglesias will be on the bench.

Rengifo was recalled by the Angels on Thursday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The 24-year-old was recalled to serve as depth along the infield as the team remains without Anthony Rendon (triceps). Rengifo has hit well with Triple-A Salt Lake this season, maintaining a .331/.402/.569 line across 132 plate appearances -- good for a 138 wRC+.