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Kemp started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Kemp's role with the Astros had been on decline, but the injury to shortstop Carlos Correa, who was placed on the disabled list with a back injury, triggered a roster shuffle that opened up at-bats again for Kemp. Marwin Gonzalez has been starting for Correa, leaving an outfield spot for Kemp or Jake Marisnick.

Hernandez started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in an 8-3 win over Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Yasiel Puig got a routine day off, causing an outfield shuffle that allowed Hernandez to start in center field against a right-handed starter. The 26-year-old rewarded manager Dave Roberts' decision with his 15th homer of the season. The super-utility man is putting more balls in the air (51.9 flyball percentage), leading to a career-best .256 isolated power mark. A poor batting average (.237) and inconsistent playing time are what hold back Hernandez's mixed-league value, as he is usually situated on the bench against righties when all of the Dodgers' starters are healthy and well-rested.

Motter (concussion) took grounders Tuesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

The team believes he's progressing as well as possible. He's eligible to return from the disabled list July 6 and seems on track to do so, though recovery times from concussions can be hard to predict.

Torres' absence Tuesday against the Braves is due to a stiff hip flexor, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.

Torres apparently suffered the injury Monday night. The seriousness of the injury is not yet clear, though the Yankees have a day off Thursday, so they could elect to sit Torres on Wednesday as well in order to give him three days to heal.

Barreto was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday.

Barreto has hit just .212 but has three homers in 18 games at the major-league level this season. He'll make way for the return of Matt Chapman (hand) from the disabled list.

Marte (hamstring) will start at second base and bat sixth against the Cardinals on Tuesday.

Marte was able to come in as a defensive replacement during Monday's game and went 1-for-2 after being left out of the starting lineup due to a right hamstring cramp. Across 80 games this year, he's hit .247/.299/.413 with six home runs, 31 RBI and two stolen bases.

Torres is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Braves.

Torres is 9-for-23 over his last six games, part of an impressive rookie campaign in which he's hit .296/.353/.560 with 15 homers in 61 games. Neil Walker will get the start at second base in his absence.

Marte (hamstring) is out of the lineup against the Cardinals on Monday, Jody Jackson of Fox Sports Arizona reports.

Marte will remain on the bench for a second straight contest after suffering a right hamstring cramp during Saturday's outing. In his place, Daniel Descalso will man the keystone and bat sixth. Consider Marte day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game.

Franklin (quadriceps) was moved to the 60-day disabled list Monday.

In order to make room for Nate Orf on the 40-man roster, Franklin was shifted to the 60-day disabled list as he's not quite ready to return from a right quadriceps strain he suffered in early May. There has been no word on his recovery but the infielder will be eligible to return Sunday against the Braves, though it wouldn't be surprising if he remained sidelined through the All-Star break.

Polanco was reinstated from his 80-game suspension Monday.

Polanco has been out all year after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The Twins will hope he can get back to the form he showed in the second half of last season, when he hit .293 with 10 homers and seven steals.