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Forsythe (hip) is batting leadoff and playing third base during Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Forsythe was absent from Saturday's lineup due to right hip flexor tightness but is feeling well enough to rejoin the team for the series finale against the Brewers. The 30-year-old has struggled at the plate since returning from the disabled list on May 23 but will look to get things going as he serves as the leadoff man against Zach Davies.

Drury is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

With just three hits in his previous 19 at-bats, Drury will head to the bench while Daniel Descalso takes over at second base. Expect to see Drury back in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Altuve went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs in Saturday's 6-5 win over Texas.

Altuve's eighth-inning home run off Keone Kela proved to be the difference in a one-run win for the Astros. The long ball was Altuve's third hit of the game, something he's been doing with regularity over the last week. In his last seven games, Altuve has three or more hits four times, and he now ranks fourth in the majors in hits. During the mini hit streak, he is 17-for-31 (.548) with six RBI. He's one of the premier offensive options out there, and he's red hot right now.

Andrus went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs, three RBI and a stolen base in a 6-5 loss to the Astros on Saturday.

Andrus really filled up the boxscore Saturday. He now has a nine-game hitting streak, and he's collected three hits in four of those games. During the streak, he is 18-for-39 (.462) with 11 RBI. Andrus has also started running again during the hot streak, stealing six bases to bring his total to 13 for the season. His 32 RBI ranks second in the American League among shortstops.

Forsythe is being held out of Saturday's lineup due to right hip flexor tightness, according to Ken Gurnick of MLB.com.

It appeared Forsythe was getting a simple day off Saturday when he was not listed in the Dodgers' starting lineup, but it is now apparent that he was held out to give his ailing hip a break. Forsythe is considered day-to-day, so it remains to be seen if he will miss any further action.

Espinosa went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 11-5 loss to the Twins.

Espinosa's early struggles led to a three-day absence from the lineup last week, but he has returned to his regular role as the Angels' starting second baseman over the last four games, collecting a hit in all four starts. The 30-year-old is still batting a paltry .154 on the year, so his value will be limited to a cheap power source in deep leagues even with a regular role.

Forsythe is out of the lineup Saturday against the Brewers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

It has been a struggle for Forsythe since coming off the DL, as he is hitting .129/.289/.258 with one home run and a 28.9 percent strikeout rate in those 10 games. Chase Utley will start at second base with Chris Taylor getting the nod at the hot corner.

Motter went 1-for-3 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs in Friday's 12-4 win over the Rays.

Motter launched a 351-foot laser off Jake Odorizzi in the first, staking Seattle to an early 5-0 lead. The 27-year-old has hit safely in three straight games but has slumped badly since a fast start, as he's slashed just .197/.287/.282 over his 80 plate appearances since May 2. Motter's positional versatility has helped him continue to see playing time despite his struggles, and he should be in store for regular playing time for the foreseeable future with Jean Segura (ankle) possibly out until the end of June.

Solarte went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 8-5 win over the Rockies.

It was his fourth home run of the season and Solarte's first in exactly a month. The 29-year-old's on pace to fall short of last season's power output, but he's still been productive recently, posting a .405/.500/.541 slash line over his last 10 games.

Semien (wrist) is throwing over the top from 75 feet and hitting every other day, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Semien is making incremental steps towards a full recovery after undergoing wrist surgery in April and is eligible to come off the disabled list in mid-June. It would seem he still has a ways to go before returning to the big leagues, however, since the A's would like to see more everyday activity before initiating a minor-league rehab assignment. Adam Rosales and Chad Pinder will continue seeing time at shortstop until Semien makes his long-awaited return.