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Rojas started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Kansas City.

Rojas returned to the lineup after getting Monday off and was back at leadoff. The infielder has slumped of late, going hitless over the last 13 at-bats. With left-hander Ryan Yarbrough scheduled to throw Wednesday, Rojas could get another off day while Evan Longoria mans the hot corner.

Albies went 2-for-4 with two homers, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Marlins.

Albies was a one-man wrecking crew against the Miami bullpen, swatting solo homers off lefty relievers Andrew Nardi and Tanner Scott in the sixth and eighth innings. The Atlanta second baseman has been mashing left-handed pitching this season with a .406/.424/.750 slash line and 10 RBI in 33 plate appearances against them.

Hoerner went 1-for-5 with a three-run triple in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Padres.

Hoerner made his lone hit count, as he cleared the bases with his first triple of the season in the eighth inning. The infielder has been off to a hot start, as he's now batting .347 and has also stolen nine bases in 11 attempts. Hoerner could be in line for a career-best campaign if he stays healthy.

Dubon went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's win over the Rays.

Dubon scored the first run in Tuesday's contest, doubling with one out in the fifth inning before coming around to score on a Jeremy Pena hit. Dubon would add his second double in the ninth before swiping third base, his second steal of the year. Dubon has hit safely in 18 consecutive games since going 0-for-3 on Opening Day. He's filled in admirably for Jose Altuve (thumb) at second base, slashing .329/.348/.424 with four RBI and 18 runs scored through 89 plate appearances.

Motter cleared waivers and accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Motter was cleared off the 40-man roster after hitting just .222/.300/.333 over plate appearances and being designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday. The veteran infielder will give the team some depth in Triple-A, but he'll need to be added back to the 40-man roster in order to receive a promotion back to St. Louis.

Arroyo left Tuesday's game against the Orioles with right hamstring tightness as a precaution, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. He went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored before leaving.

The infielder has been replaced by Enmanuel Valdez at second base. Arroyo has dealt with a hamstring injury for the majority of the year, and Boston won't take any chances with the 27-year-old. He should be considered day-to-day.

Sosa is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Sosa has taken on a near-everyday role in the middle infield since Tim Anderson (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list April 11, but the 23-year-old hasn't done much to capitalize on the opportunity. After mustering just one hit in 18 at-bats over his last six games, Sosa will retreat to the bench Tuesday while Romy Gonzalez gets a turn at second base.

Arraez (knee) remains out of the lineup Tuesday versus Atlanta.

It's the third straight absence for Arraez, who's dealing with some minor bruising in his left knee. There's been no indication that it's anything overly concerning. The 26-year-old second baseman has delivered a stellar .444/.506/.583 batting line in 20 games (81 plate appearances) when healthy this year with Miami. Jon Berti is playing second base Tuesday.

Garcia is batting second and starting at second base Tuesday against the Mets.

Garcia has shown a little more life at the plate lately and even drew back-to-back turns out of the cleanup spot over the weekend in Minnesota, but he's slashing just .224/.270/.345 overall this season. Lacking in both power and speed, the 22-year-old still profiles as a non-factor in most fantasy formats even with a prominent lineup spot.

Torres is out of the lineup Tuesday in Minnesota, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

Torres appears to be receiving a routine maintenance day. The Yankees will turn to Oswald Peraza to man second base while Torres takes a seat.