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Marte is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Marte, who went 0-for-5 in Tuesday's 4-2 win in the series opener, is likely just getting a routine breather after starting each of the Diamondbacks' last 26 games. Wilmer Flores will check in for Marte at second base while center fielder Jarrod Dyson fills the opening atop the lineup.

Altuve went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Indians.

Altuve entered the All-Star break hitting just .262, but he has multiple hits in 11 of the 17 games since. He's batting .411 (30-for-73) over that stretch to push his average to .300, its highest point since April 16. That run has included six home runs and 16 RBI. One of the league's finest hitters appears to have found himself after dealing with a hamstring injury that lingered since May.

McNeil (lower leg) is starting in right field and leading off Tuesday against the White Sox.

McNeil left Sunday's matchup after being hit by a pitch on his right shin, though he'll be able to return to action for the series opener after benefitting from a scheduled off day Monday. He's slashing .336/.397/.507 with 10 homers and 44 RBI over 91 games this season.

Chavis is not starting Tuesday against the Rays, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Chavis finds himself on the bench for the second game in a row. He's slumped to a .633 OPS over his last 16 games. Brock Holt starts at second base in his absence.

Biggio went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in Monday's win over the Royals.

While all eyes were on Bo Bichette in his big-league debut, fellow second-generation prospect Biggio was the offensive star for the Jays from the leadoff spot. With Eric Sogard now in Tampa Bay, Biggio figures to get a long look at the top of the order. The 24-year-old rookie has struggled to make contact in the majors, but his .216/.347/.386 slash line with eight homers and seven steals through 52 games suggests he has the skills to handle setting the table.

Urias went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 8-1 win over the Orioles.

One of five Padres to leave the yard on the night, Urias' fourth-inning blast off David Hess ended an 0-for-23 hitless skid. Urias reached base later in the contest when he was hit in the lip by a Jimmy Yacabonis pitch, but he was able to remain in the game and noted afterward that he would be OK for Tuesday, per the Associated Press.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 11-6 loss to the Marlins.

The 25-year-old remains on fire to begin the second half. Marte is now slashing .373/.479/.678 in 16 games since the All-Star break with three homers, 12 RBI and 12 runs, and on the season he now has 23 home runs, 65 RBI and 70 runs -- all career highs.

Rengifo is not in the lineup Monday against the Tigers.

Rengifo will take a seat on the bench for a second straight game as Matt Thaiss picks up another start in his stead. The infielder is slashing just .249/.324/.371 through 67 games this season.

Hernandez (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

As expected, Hernandez was placed on the IL ahead of Monday's series opener against the Rockies after an MRI on Friday revealed a sprained left hand. Josh Sborz was summoned from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move while Max Muncy figures to see the majority of time at second base in his absence.

Merrifield went 2-for-5 with a double and run Sunday in the Royals' 9-6 win over the Indians.

With two more hits, the All-Star boosted his season total to 136, trailing only Boston's Rafael Devers (138) for the major-league lead. Merrifield's lack of involvement on the basepaths of late -- he's nabbed just two stolen bases thus far in the second half -- might be a source of frustration for fantasy managers that drafted him with visions of a third straight 30-plus-steal season, but it's difficult to quibble with the all-around production he's offered to this point.