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Marte went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Friday's 6-5 win over the Giants.

The Diamondbacks offense has struggled for much of the season, and Marte's bat has been particularly quiet. Friday's home run was his first in 30 games, part of his most explosive game of the season. It was one of the few times in 2020 that Marte resembled the player that had a .981 OPS and 32 home runs in 2019.

Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that there's a "good chance" Torres (hamstring) is activated Saturday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Torres has dealt with a hamstring strain for just over two weeks, and he appears to be far ahead of his initial 3-to-6 week timeline. He participated in a scrimmage at the Yankees' alternate training site late this week and could return to action as soon as Saturday against the Orioles.

Polanco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during the win in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Polanco got the Twins off to a good start with a leadoff home run, and Josh Donaldson went yard in the following at-bat as well. The two runs proved to be the only run production of the matinee. Polanco is now hitting .269 with four home runs and 17 RBI this season.

Altuve is dealing with a right knee sprain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Altuve underwent an MRI on Friday, and manager Dusty Baker said that his injury was revealed to be a knee sprain. He's not in the lineup Friday and is unlikely to play during the Astros' weekend series against the Yankees. Aledmys Diaz should fill in at second base while Altuve is sidelined.

Altuve (knee) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Altuve left Thursday's game with right knee discomfort, though an MRI on Friday revealed no serious injuries He'll sit for at least one game, however, with Aledmys Diaz getting the start at second base.

Drury cleared waivers Friday and was outrighted to the Blue Jays' alternate training site.

Drury failed to make an impact during his time on the big-league roster, hitting just .152/.184/.174 in 49 plate appearances. He now owns a .205/.254/.346 slash line over the last three seasons combined, so it's hardly a surprise that he passed through waivers unclaimed.

Arraez (kneecap) will remain on the bench for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against Detroit.

Arraez left Wednesday' game against the White Sox with left patellar soreness and did not take part in the first game of Friday's twin bill. Marwin Gonzalez starts at second base in his absence.

Torres (hamstring) could return to the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Torres has missed just over two weeks with a hamstring strain. At one point, general manager Brian Cashman stated that the shortstop would miss 3-to-6 weeks, but he appears to be ahead of that schedule. He took part in a scrimmage at the Yankees' alternate training site Friday and is expected to join his teammates Saturday, though he may not be activated until the following day.

Rosario is out of the lineup Friday against the Phillies, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Rosario started the past two games and went 4-for-7 with three runs, three RBI and a walk, but he'll take a seat for Friday's series opener. Andres Gimenez will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the Mets.

Albies (wrist) is taking live batting practice Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

The 23-year-old's progression from the bone contusion in his right wrist he suffered in late July has been slow, but participating in live batting practice is a promising sign for his return. Albies could return sometime next week if he continues ramping up with no issues.