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Rodgers isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Rodgers had started each of the last two games and went 2-for-8 with two RBI and three strikeouts. Garrett Hampson will take over at second base and bat seventh.

Guillorme isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Guillorme started in five of the six games since returning from the injured list, and he went 3-for-15 with a run, five walks and five strikeouts during that time. Jose Peraza will start at second base and bat eighth.

Marte is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Giants.

Marte gets a rest despite the fact that he's recorded three multi-hit games in his last four contests. Pavin Smith will be the center fielder in his absence.

Marte went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss against the Giants.

Marte has recorded two-hit performances in three of his last four contests, and he ended an eight-game drought without extra-base hits after hitting a two-run double in the top of the sixth. The seven-year veteran is having another strong year at the plate and is hitting .347 with a .391 on-base percentage -- both of which would represent career-best marks.

Biggio went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

His fifth-inning blast off Gerrit Cole gave the Jays a 2-1 lead, but it was their last gasp of offense on the night. Since returning to action from a neck injury, Biggio has gone 7-for-17 (.412) with three walks, two doubles and three of his six homers on the year.

Semien went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Yankees.

He led off the bottom of the first by taking Gerrit Cole deep. Semien continues to be a bargain for the Jays on the one-year deal he signed in the offseason, and he's on pace for a career year with 16 homers, nine steals, 38 RBI, 47 runs and an .883 OPS through 66 games.

Altuve went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Rangers.

After walking off with a grand slam in Tuesday's win, Altuve came back with a leadoff homer off Jordan Lyles on Wednesday. He went deep again in the eighth inning, giving him three homers over his past two games and nine in 15 contests since May 31. Altuve's power surge has pushed him into the top 20 in MLB with 15 homers on the season, and he is also slashing .294/.363/.511 with 36 RBI, two stolen bases and 48 runs.

Arroyo blasted a grand slam as a pinch hitter in Boston's 10-8 win over the Braves on Wednesday.

Arroyo didn't start the contest, but he was brought in to pinch hit for Danny Santana with the bases loaded and Boston trailing by one in the seventh inning. He came through in a big way, launching a massive 467-foot blast to left field to clear the bases and propel the Red Sox to a the win. Arroyo now has four homers and 14 RBI across 13 games in June.

Guillorme will start at second base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Cubs.

Since coming off the injured list Friday, Guillorme has picked up five starts in six games, with four of those assignments coming at second base. At this point, Guillorme appears to have surpassed Jose Peraza as the Mets' top option at the keystone, but both players will see their playing time dissipate if Jeff McNeil (hamstring) returns from the IL this weekend as anticipated.

Arroyo isn't starting Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Arroyo recently drew eight consecutive starts at second base, but he'll now retreat to the bench for a second straight game. Marwin Gonzalez will start at the keystone and lead off.