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Arroyo is in Sunday's starting lineup at first base and batting sixth.

This will be Arroyo's fifth consecutive start, with two of those coming at first base and three others at second base, as Trevor Story (heel) hasn't played since Tuesday. Yu Chang starts in place of Story at second Sunday.

Bannon was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Bannon, who was claimed off waivers after getting designated for assignment by the Orioles a little over a month ago, will take the spot on the active roster of Ozzie Albies (fractured pinky). Bannon has hit .323/.432/.477 with two home runs and four steals in 20 games since joining Atlanta's organization.

Albies was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a fractured right pinky finger.

Albies will not require surgery, but he has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season. He will be re-evaluated in three weeks, and it's possible he could return sometime during the playoffs. Vaughn Grissom should re-assume an everyday role at the keystone while Albies is out.

Rosario went 8-for-13 with a home run, six RBI and a stolen base as the Guardians swept Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Rosario recorded four hits in each contest, though he had eight at-bats to do so in the 15-inning nightcap. The shortstop nonetheless played a key role in that contest, with a game-tying RBI single in the 13th inning before forcing an error that allowed the Guardians to walk it off in the 15th. With the monster stat line Saturday, he's up to a .283/.314/.403 slash line through 138 contests this year. He's added 10 homers, 14 steals, 64 RBI and 76 runs scored, and he's batting .284 in September as he continues to be a consistent presence in the No. 2 spot in the order.

Albies exited Saturday's game against the Phillies with a fractured right pinky finger.

Given that there are less than three weeks left in the regular season, this probably means we've seen the last of Albies in 2022. He suffered the injury while sliding into second base. Vaughn Grissom will replace Albies as the everyday second baseman.

Albies exited Saturday's game against the Phillies after injuring his hand after sliding into second base, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Toscano reports that the broadcast showed Albies looking at his hand and grabbing a couple fingers after the slide. Vaughn Grissom, who replaced Albies, would be the backup at second base if Albies misses more time.

Th Athletics plan to call up Diaz from Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase reports.

The 21-year-old infielder/designated hitter hit .326/.366/.515 with 19 home runs and 76 strikeouts in 120 games between Double-A and Triple-A. Diaz has primarily played designated hitter while also playing a handful of games at first, second and third base this year at Triple-A. He's not included in the lineup for Saturday's game in Houston.

Marte will hit the bench Saturday against San Diego.

Marte sits after starting five straight games. He isn't having a particularly strong September, slashing .188/.250/.333 in 14 games. Josh Rojas will be the second baseman Saturday.

Lux (back) is starting Saturday against the Giants.

Lux missed the last two weeks due to his back injury, but the Dodgers elected to keep him off the injured list. He'll start at second base and bat ninth during Saturday's matchup.

Gimenez isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins.

Gimenez was productive during the first game of the twin bill, going 2-for-3 with a double, a run and a walk. He'll get a breather while Owen Miller starts at the keystone and bats sixth.