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Chapman went 2-for-4 with a double and a run in a loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Chapman got the new month off to a strong start with his second two-hit effort of the last three games. The 26-year-old third baseman has reached safely in four of his last five contests overall, and he's coming off a productive month of April during which he drove in 16 runs with the aid of 12 extra-base hits (five doubles, seven home runs).

LeMahieu (knee) could return to action as early as Friday against the Twins, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reports.

LeMahieu has missed the Yankees' last two games after fouling a ball off his knee, causing it to become inflamed, but the veteran infielder told reporters Wednesday that he's feeling "really close" to being ready to go and he's been jogging and taking batting practice this week, per Sanchez. The Yankees have the day off Thursday, so if LeMahieu does return Friday it would only be a two-game absence. He's off to a nice start at the plate, slashing .310/.363/.430 over 100 at-bats.

Astudillo (hamstring) ran in the outfield Wednesday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Astudillo said he felt good afterwards. The 27-year-old landed on the injured list over the weekend with a hamstring strain, but it doesn't sound like his stay on the shelf will be an extended one.

LeMahieu (knee) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against Arizona.

LeMahieu left Sunday's game against the Giants with knee inflammation and has been out of action since then. Tyler Wade will play second base Wednesday.

Urshela (hand) is starting at third base and hitting sixth Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Urshela has been cleared to rejoin the starting lineup after a left hand injury -- which he suffered after getting hit by a pitch in the hand over the weekend -- limited him to pinch-hitting duties Tuesday. The third baseman, who is hitting .345/.409/.500 with one homer through 21 games this season, will face righty Merrill Kelly in his return to the starting nine.

Bregman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and walk in an 11-0 victory against the Twins on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old extended his walk streak to 11 games with another base on balls Tuesday. He walked 21 times in April, which helped him post a .465 on-base percentage in the month. The homer was only Bregman's 10th extra-base hit, but with all the walks, he still has an .889 OPS. Bregman is batting .271 with five homers, 14 RBI, 14 runs and two steals in 96 at-bats.

Urshela (hand) isn't in Tuesday's starting lineup against Arizona.

Urshela will remain on the bench as he continues to nurse a left hand injury, though he'll be available off the bench, per Coley Harvey of ESPN.com. With DJ LeMahieu also out of the lineup, the Yankees will roll with Tyler Wade at third base and Thairo Estrada at second.

LeMahieu (knee) isn't starting Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Kristie Ackert of the NY Daily News reports.

LeMahieu is being considered day-to-day due to right knee inflammation, but even after a day off, he isn't feeling healthy enough to start. Skipper Aaron Boone did note that LeMahieu will be available off the bench if needed, per Coley Harvey of ESPN.com. With LeMahieu and Gio Urshela (hand) out of the starting nine, the Yankees will turn to Tyler Wade at the hot corner and Thairo Estrada at the keystone.

Duffy (hamstring/back) has progressed to getting at-bats in extended spring training games, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The news continues to be positive for the rehabbing infielder, who resumed most baseball activities in mid-April. While the fact he's seeing some semblance of game action is certainly a positive, Duffy still remains without an official timetable for return according to manager Kevin Cash.

LeMahieu underwent an MRI on his right knee Monday which revealed nothing worse than inflammation.

LeMahieu was diagnosed with inflammation after leaving Sunday's game against the Giants, but he evidently escaped a more severe injury. He's considered day-to-day.