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Semien went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Semien got to Chris Sale in the fourth, launching a 372-foot shot over the Green Monster in the fifth with Chad Pinder aboard to cut the Athletics' deficit to 3-2. It was the shortstop's first homer since April 23, but he's been hitting consistently since just prior to that game. Factoring in Wednesday's production, Semien has 10 two-hit efforts over his last 23 contests on his way to a .306 average with five doubles, three round trippers and nine RBI across 104 plate appearances.

Tomlinson went 2-for-4 with a double in Wednesday's loss to the Reds.

Tomlinson started at shortstop Wednesday, but he also started the previous three games at the keystone in place of the injured Alen Hanson (hamstring). The utility infielder has put his contact skills on display with six hits over that four-game span. Tomlinson doesn't have a ton of fantasy utility -- especially while batting eighth in the order -- but with 19 steals in 407 career plate appearances, he could be a cheap source of stolen bases in deeper leagues until either Joe Panik (thumb) or Hanson returns.

Andrus (elbow) is scheduled to be examined by a doctor in Arlington, Texas this week and hopes to be cleared to field groundballs and play catch, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

Wednesday marked five weeks since Andrus suffered a fractured elbow after getting hit by a pitch from Angels reliever Keynan Middleton. Being cleared for baseball activities is the next step in the recovery process. Andrus is on the 60-day disabled list and not eligible to be activated until June 11, which is an off day, so the earliest we could see him is June 12 on the road against the Dodgers.

Forsythe is not in the Dodgers' lineup Wednesday against the Marlins, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Forsythe won't play on back-to-back days immediately after returning from a shoulder injury. Chase Utley will get the start at second base in his place.

Biggio went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk for Double-A New Hampshire in its 7-1 win over Hartford on Tuesday.

While the top two prospects in the Toronto organization, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, have attracted most of the attention for New Hampshire this season, Biggio is yet another youngster with big-league bloodlines whose at-bats have quickly become appointment viewing. Biggio maintains a share of the Eastern League lead with 11 home runs on the campaign, with four of the long balls coming in his last six games. He has also paired the impressive power production with a 16.9 walk percentage, which has kept his OBP at a robust .422. Considering he's almost three years older than Bichette and nearly four years older than Guerrero, Biggio remains a few tiers below the duo on prospect lists, but the 23-year-old second baseman has nonetheless improved his long-term outlook with his achievements thus far at Double-A.

Beckham went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in an extra-innings win over the Rangers on Tuesday.

The veteran infielder drew a second straight start at the keystone in the wake of Robinson Cano's finger injury and 80-game suspension. Beckham has been enjoying a strong season at the plate at Triple-A Tacoma, and Tuesday's hits were his first at the big-league level in 2018 after he'd gone 0-for-4 in his debut Monday.

Diaz left Wednesday's contest at Double-A Jacksonville after getting struck in the helmet with a fastball in the first inning.

Diaz was helped off the field by the club's coaching staff and there will likely be an update on his condition following the conclusion of Wednesday's game. The 22-year-old infielder is currently hitting .194/.321/.336 with four home runs and 13 RBI through 36 games this season.

Kemp was called up from Triple-A Fresno on Wednesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Kemp will take the roster spot of Jake Marisnick, who was sent down to the minors following Tuesday's game. During 38 games with Fresno this season, Kemp hit .335/.407/.435 with 19 RBI and 13 stolen bases. The 26-year-old will serve as an extra outfielder for the Astros moving forward.

Arroyo was called up from Triple-A Durham, but is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Arroyo was hitting just .200/.235/.308 in 68 plate appearances at Triple-A, so it's not like he kicked the door down. The Rays likely called him up to provide infield depth, and it's a little telling that he isn't in the lineup on the day of his promotion. Arroyo had primarily played third base this year at Triple-A, also drawing a couple starts at the keystone. Carlos Gomez (groin) hit the disabled list in a corresponding move, and the Rays already have a right-handed infielder capable of playing multiple spots in Daniel Robertson, so Arroyo may not get many plate appearances while up with the big club.

Frazier is out of the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.

The lefty-hitting Frazier will cede leadoff and second-base duties to the switch-hitting Max Moroff with southpaw Hector Santiago on the bump for the White Sox. Frazier has been a mainstay atop the lineup against right-handed pitching for the past month, but he's expected to transition into more of a part-time role in short order with Josh Harrison (hand) trending toward a return from the 10-day disabled list as soon as the upcoming weekend.