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Altuve went 3-for-4 with two steals, an RBI and three runs Monday against the Royals.

With six steals in seven games, Altuve's off to a rip-roaring start to 2016. Six of his eight hits have been singles, but that's just given him extra chances to run. Of course, we should expect more pop to come after Altuve ripped 15 homers and 40 doubles last year. He's well on his way to another box-score-stuffing campaign.

Hernandez will get the start in left field Tuesday and is batting leadoff against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

The Dodgers are already without Scott Van Slyke and Carl Crawford due to back injuries, so Hernandez will get the start in left Tuesday to help add another right-handed bat to the lineup against lefty Patrick Corbin. Hernandez has gone 4-for-12 to start the year and should see semi-regular playing time with Van Slyke and Crawford sidelined, but Van Slyke's expected return in the coming days could render Hernandez useful only in daily formats this week.

Giavotella is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the A's, reports MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez.

Giavotella has three hits and two RBI in nine career at-bats against A's starter Sonny Gray, but manager Mike Scioscia won't rely on the small sample size, and will instead start Cliff Pennington at second base Monday in order to get another left-handed hitter in the lineup against Gray.

Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo Homer and a walk Sunday against the Brewers.

Altuve led off the game with his first homer of the season, and gave the Astros a lead they'd never relinquish. Despite picking up his fourth steal of the season, he otherwise struggled on the base paths, as he was caught stealing third and was also picked off of second base. He's now collected hits in five of his first six games while adding a stolen base in each of his last three.

Solarte (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Solarte suffered a strained right hamstring in Saturday's contest, and that ailment will ultimately require a DL stint. Being this early in the season, the Padres don't appear to be taking any chances with their regular third baseman. While Solarte is on the shelf, look for Adam Rosales to see some extra reps, while Alexi Amarista will be recalled from Triple-A to provide reserve infield depth.

Solarte (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Solarte had to exit Saturday's contest early due to a right hamstring injury, and it appears the same ailment will force him to miss the Sunday afternoon matchup. Look for a report on the status of Solarte in the near future, while in the meantime, Adam Rosales will take over at the hot corner. Consider Solarte questionable for Monday's series opener against the Phillies.

Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a double and run scored in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Giants.

Hernandez notched the start at second base and took Chase Utley's leadoff spot for the day due to the presence of southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the hill. Hernandez now has three hits in his two starting opportunities, and is hitting .364 through his first 11 at-bats of the new season. He figures to continue receiving periodic starts against left-handed pitching.

Solarte's injury that forced him to leave Saturday night's game against the Rockies is to his right hamstring.

Solarte, who pulled up lame while legging out a single Saturday. was replaced in the lineup by Adam Rosales. San Diego's starting third baseman has been one of the team's better hitters early on, going 6-for-16.

Solarte suffered an apparent leg injury against the Rockies on Saturday, Dennis Lin of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Solarte was replaced in the lineup by Adam Rosales. The severity of Solarte's leg injury has yet to be determined, but it's possible he'll need some time of the disabled list.

Drury is back in the lineup Saturday and will bat seventh in the order against the Cubs.

Jake Lamb is surprisingly out of the order Saturday as the Diamondbacks face right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Drury, a right-hander, will take his place at third base Saturday. In his one other start this season, Drury went 1-for-4 with a strikeout.