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Andrus went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Athletics.

Andrus gave the Rangers a 1-0 lead with an infield single in the first inning and then tied the game with an RBI double -- his eighth of the season -- as part of a four-run seventh inning. With 14 extra-base hits in 159 plate appearances this season, Andrus remains on pace to turn in a career-best slugging percentage to complement what's shaping up to be another 20-plus-steal campaign.

Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's loss to Cleveland.

The 23-year-old shortstop has started 31 of Minnesota's 34 games this season and sports a .254/.308/.373 slash line with two home runs, two stolen bases, 16 RBI and 13 runs. Those numbers don't move the needle in most fantasy leagues, but full-time at-bats make Polanco a serviceable option in cavernous mixed and AL-only settings.

Espinosa went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's win over Detroit.

The streaky second baseman has now started two consecutive games after being benched in four of the previous five. The veteran responded with a fourth-inning homer off Justin Verlander that put the Angels ahead Sunday. With Yunel Escobar (hamstring) hitting the disabled list, infield playing time may open up again for Espinosa. He's batting just .147 on the season, but the 30-year-old has been known to go on power binges at times, so he could be worth a speculative add in deep leagues in hopes of catching one of his patented hot streaks.

Semien (wrist) remains without a timetable for having his cast removed, John Hickey of the East Bay Times reports.

Semien is scheduled to be reevaluated again in early June, at which point the Athletics could have a better idea of when he'll be able to take the cast off and resume baseball activities. For now, it looks like Semien will be limited to cardio workouts while he waits for the wrist to heal up. Adam Rosales has been serving as the Athletics' everyday shortstop while Semien has been sidelined.

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

Drury is on a tear at the plate recently, collecting nine hits in his previous 20 at-bats, raising his season average to .322. Despite the hot stretch, the Diamondbacks will give the young second baseman the day off Sunday against Ivan Nova and the Pirates. Chris Owings will take over at second base in Drury's absence.

Motter will start at second base and bat sixth Sunday against the Blue Jays.

With Robinson Cano (quad) due to miss another game, the versatile Motter will pick up his fourth straight start. The Mariners remain hopeful that Cano will be ready to return to the lineup Monday against the Athletics, at which point Motter's path to everyday duties will come to a close until another injury strikes one of Seattle's regulars.

Andrus went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base and a run in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Athletics.

With the Rangers trailing 4-2 in the seventh inning, Andrus delivered a clutch two-run single off Liam Hendriks, who had previously held the shortstop hitless in 12 career at-bats against him. It was Andrus' first multi-hit effort since May 5, breaking a seven-game stretch in which he went 4-for-26 (.154).

Forsythe (toe) is expected to play in a rehab game as the designated hitter Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM570 Los Angeles reports.

Forsythe will give it another go after his first attempt at a rehab assignment was cut short by a tight hamstring. A fractured toe on his right foot landed Forsythe on the DL in mid-April. It's uncertain when he may return to the keystone, but Forsythe should reclaim primary duties at second base upon his eventual activation.

Arroyo is not starting Saturday's game against the Reds, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The rookie will sit out of Saturday's outing against the Reds, as the Giants are opting to start Kelby Tomlinson at third base. Arroyo is slashing .236/.286/.389 over 18 games this season.

Frazier grounded out in a pinch-hitting role Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Jose Osuna got the nod over Frazier in left field, even though the left-handed Frazier hits lefties better than righties (albeit with less power than Osuna). The appearance was his first since he injured his hamstring April 22. Chances are good that he'll crack the starting lineup Saturday against Taijuan Walker.