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Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the White Sox.

The 32-year-old executed a double-steal with Carlos Santana in the first inning. Merrifield continues to lead the majors with 12 stolen bases in 39 games, matching his total from 60 contests last year. He's slashing .262/.327/.409 with four home runs, 23 RBI, 24 runs scored and 10 doubles as Kansas City's everyday leadoff hitter.

McNeil (cramps) will bat leadoff as the designated hitter Sunday at Tampa Bay.

The 29-year-old hasn't played the field since Tuesday when he began experiencing cramping, but he'll serve as the designated hitter for the second time against the Rays. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, McNeil is expected to be back starting at second base Monday in Atlanta.

Biggio is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Biggio had two hits and a stolen base Saturday, his second multi-hit game in his last three, but he still sits with an underwhelming .214/.336/.339 slash line for the season. This should be considered a day off until there's indication otherwise. Santiago Espinal will get the nod at third base and bat eighth against right-hander Chase Anderson.

Marte (hamstring) played six innings in a game against members of the Rockies at the Diamondbacks' alternate training site Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Manager Torey Lovullo attended the game and was "very encouraged" by Marte's play. He will be evaluated Sunday and is likely headed out on a rehab assignment.

Kim went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 13-3 victory over St. Louis.

Kim started at shortstop and batted seventh in the game. He smashed his second homer of the season with a 373-foot solo shot in the second inning. Despite Saturday's long ball, Kim is off to a slow start to the campaign, slashing .195/.236/.293 with eight RBI through 89 plate appearances.

Altuve went 1-for-2 with a run scored and three walks in Saturday's win over the Rangers.

Altuve extended his hitting streak to 10 games, and he has reached base at least twice in seven of those contests. The star second baseman endured a slow start to the campaign but has turned things around of late and is hitting .381 with a .458 on-base percentage in that aforementioned stretch.

Albies went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI in Saturday's win over the Brewers.

Albies has been one of the most consistent hitters in the National League and extended his hitting streak to seven games. In fact, the second baseman has hit safely in all but one of his appearances since April 26, hitting .370 during that 18-game stretch.

Haggerty went 2-for-3 with with a double and two runs in a win over Cleveland on Friday.

Haggerty pushed his season average back over the Mendoza Line with Friday's multi-hit effort, one that snapped an 0-for-12 slump that had encompassed his previous six games. The 26-year-old continues to see semi-regular playing time and has generated versatile fantasy contributions that include two doubles, two home runs and five stolen bases, but his .205/.247/.315 season slash line is a major albatross on his overall value.

Torres (COVID-19) remains positive for the virus and is quarantining in Tampa, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

This update all but guarantees that Torres will not return to the Yankees for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Rather, next week's series in Texas appears to be the best-case scenario for the shortstop's return.

Torres (COVID-19) is not returning to the lineup Saturday against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Manager Aaron Boone has expressed optimism in the shortstop's chances of returning this weekend. Because he's fully vaccinated, COVID protocols dictate that a lack of symptoms and two negative tests would allow for Torres' removal from the COVID-19 list.