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Marte went 3-for-4 with a triple, four RBI and a steal in Arizona's 11-10 loss to Colorado on Friday.

Marte doesn't post gaudy numbers on the same level of some of the league's big-name shortstops, but he's quietly putting together a respectable campaign, as he has a .736 OPS to go along with nine homers and a league-leading nine triples over 329 at-bats. The nine long balls are already a career high, and he's on pace to stroke 17 if he can maintain his current clip.

Hernandez went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Friday's 6-4 win over Milwaukee.

Hernandez provided the Dodgers with three insurance runs in the ninth inning, pushing the lead to four. He's notched a hit in seven of his last 10 games, slugging two homers and driving in five over that span. Though he's struggled to hit for average (.230), Hernandez sits with a season-high 17 homers through just 89 games.

Albies was lifted from Friday's tilt against Washington due to right hamstring tightness.

Albies was removed from the game as a precaution, and he'll be listed as day-to-day until more information becomes known. He'll likely be reevaluated prior to Saturday's matchup to determine his status moving forward.

Albies was lifted from Friday's matchup against the Nationals after suffering an apparent injury, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

Albies appeared to suffer the injury on a slide towards home plate, as he was seen grabbing his right hamstring after the play, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. Charlie Culberson entered the game in his place. More news on Albies' status should emerge in the near future, but he'll be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Torres (hip) is expected to return prior to Wednesday's game against Tampa Bay, Mandy Ball of MLB.com reports.

Boone said that plan is for Torres to play in a few minor-league games beginning with High-A Tampa on Saturday. Though the club was previously targeting a Monday return for Torres, it looks like the Yankees want to give their young All-Star a little more time to get back to game speed before thrusting him back into the fray.

Motter was called up from Triple-A Rochester on Friday.

Motter has played in seven big-league games for the Twins this season, though he's failed to collect a hit in 11 plate appearances. The 28-year-old will provide additional depth all around the diamond, particularly in right field or at third base.

Drury was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

The offseason acquisition hasn't been able to establish himself in New York, having battled both injuries and demotions, and is now firmly behind Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres (hip) in the battle for playing time in the Yankees' infield. Drury's .178/.260/.289 line through 50 plate appearances is unlikely to earn him anything greater than a utility role for the time being, but he's been more successful than that in the past and could eventually carve out a larger role if he takes advantage of his opportunities.

Hoerner has been shut down for the season due to a ligament strain in his left elbow, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner suffered the injury during a game at Low-A South Bend while diving for a ball. Although the young shortstop won't require surgery, he'll be held out of baseball activities for the next 4-to-6 weeks as a precaution. Hoerner is slated to head to Arizona to rehab sometime in August with the hope that he'll be healthy enough to play during the fall.

Torres (hip) is slated to begin a rehab assignment at High-A Tampa on Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

The Yankees are targeting a return to action July 23 for Torres against the Rays, which would make him an option for activation in the first full week of games after the All-Star break, while effectively ruling him out for the upcoming weekend series against the Mets. Once Torres returns, Neil Walker is expected to return to a backup role.

Diaz was promoted to Triple-A New Orleans on Thursday, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Over his past eight games with Double-A Jacksonville, Diaz hit .393/.485/.893 with four home runs and 12 RBI. The 22-year-old didn't set the world on fire with Jacksonville, posting a .783 OPS over 83 contests, but he will get an opportunity at the Triple-A level for the first time in his career nonetheless. The infielder will need to improve upon a strikeout rate that has hovered around 26 percent over the past two years, but he brings solid defense and speed (10 stolen bases with Jacksonville) to the table along with a developing bat.