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Forsythe went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 11-5 loss to the Royals.

He got the start at first base before shifting over to shortstop after Elvis Andrus (hamstring) exited the game, and Forsythe raised his SLG over 50 points with the extra-base barrage, finishing the night with a .305/.402/.516 slash line. The veteran utility player has seen action at all four infield spots already this season, and if Andrus' injury ends up requiring an IL stint, Forsythe's playing time should tick up.

Andrus was removed from Tuesday's game against the Royals with right hamstring tightness, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Andrus pulled up while running to first base Tuesday and exited the game after going 1-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now and will be evaluated further Wednesday.

Chavis went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Rockies.

Chavis took Kyle Freeland deep in the second inning for a solo shot, his seventh homer of the season. He's maintained the hot start to his major-league career, racking up four home runs while driving in 11 and scoring six runs in his past nine games. While he's struck out at a 26.4 percent clip, he's offset that with a walk rate of 16.4 percent. Overall, he's hitting .289/.407/.592 across 91 plate appearances.

Andrus exited Tuesday's game at Kansas City with an apparent hamstring injury, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Andrus appeared to slow down and grab at his hamstring while running to first base Tuesday, only to be removed from the game shortly thereafter. Logan Forsythe moved over to shortstop after Andrus exited.

Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run home run and three total RBI in Tuesday's 11-4 loss to the Astros.

Rodriguez just keeps on rolling, as he now has six home runs this season to go with a 1.058 OPS through 21 games. The 27-year-old infielder had just five home runs and a .591 OPS across 62 games in 2018, so his results so far this year have certainly been a pleasant surprise.

Hoerner (wrist) is expected to begin a hitting progression in Arizona later in the week, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Hoerner has been on the 7-day injured list since the end of April due to a bruised hand, but he's set to ramp up his baseball activities within the next few days. The Cubs have yet to reveal a concrete timetable for his return.

Drury will head to the bench for Tuesday's game against San Francisco.

Drury has now been sent to the bench for three of his team's last four contests. Randal Grichuk will start in right field and bat cleanup with Drury out of the mix.

Hernandez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Hernandez sits for just the second time in the last 15 games. After starting the season hitting .316/.403/.596 over his first 17 games, he's slumped to a .163/.236/.313 line over the last 24. Chris Taylor gets the start at second base.

Lopez will start at second base and bat second Tuesday against the Rangers, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.

As promised, Lopez will immediately step into a starting role with the Royals at the keystone upon his arrival in the big leagues, meaning more time in the outfield for Whit Merrifield. Lopez is set to face Shelby Miller in the first big-league start of his career.

Lowe isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Following a scheduled off day Monday, Lowe will get another night to rest after going 0-for-7 over his last two contests. Daniel Robertson will man the keystone and bat third with Lowe on the bench.