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Swanson will start at shortstop and bat second Thursday against the Padres.

The Braves will deploy Swanson out of the two hole for the third straight game, but he'll likely fall in the order this weekend, when Josh Donaldson (calf) is expected to rejoin the lineup. Swanson at least hasn't looked out of place as the No. 2 hitter with two extra-base knocks in those contests, including a three-run home run Wednesday.

Berti got the start at third base and hit seventh Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in a win over Cleveland.

The 29-year-old minor-league veteran has been getting regular playing time lately with Neil Walker (hamstring) and Garrett Cooper (hand) both banged up, and Berti has started to find his footing in the majors, going 5-for-16 with two walks over the last five games. He could become a base-stealing threat down the road -- he swiped 30 bags on 40 attempts across three levels last year -- but for now his fantasy value is limited.

Story went 1-for-4 with a walk, a three-run home run and a second run scored in Wednesday's 11-4 win over the Brewers.

His eighth-inning shot off Jay Jackson gave Story eight homers on the year, including three in the last six games. The shortstop is slashing .279/.346/.533 through 31 contests, and his 22 RBI puts him well on pace to hit the century mark in that category for the second straight season.

Swanson went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Padres.

The shortstop took Luis Perdomo deep in the seventh inning for his sixth long ball of the year. Swanson's .263/.336/.545 slash line and 25 RBI through 30 games are well ahead of his 2018 performance, and the 25-year-old remains on track for a breakout campaign in the power department.

Herrera went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Cleveland.

A two-run double in the fourth inning and a run-scoring single in the sixth gave Caleb Smith all the run support he would need on the night, while also doubling Herrera's RBI total on the year. His .172/.226/.224 slash line through 27 games keeps him far off fantasy radars, but if he can put together a hot streak at the plate, there is playing time in the Marlins' outfield up for grabs.

Baez went 3-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 11-0 win over the Mariners.

Baez now has 10 home runs and 24 RBI this season, both of which lead the team. The 26-year-old should continue to be a key cog in the Cubs' attack and one of the top options in all fantasy formats.

Arcia went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Monday's victory over the Rockies.

Arcia's batting average is still being dragged down by a 1-for-20 start to the season, but since going hitless in the Brewers' April 3 victory over the Reds, he is hitting a respectable .280 with three home runs, eight RBI and 11 runs over 23 games. He is still struggling to make contact both away from home and against right-handed pitchers, but three of his four home runs have come away from Miller Park, and all four have been hit off righties.

Camargo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.

The utility man will head to the bench after starting four consecutive games, each at different positions. Camargo is only maintaining a .687 OPS through 64 plate appearances, but his positional versatility should continue to earn him at least a handful of starts per week.

Cruz suffered a fractured foot while sliding into second base Friday, general manager Neal Huntington said during his Sunday radio show.

Huntington said Cruz will be out for a "decent amount of time" and provided no timetable for a return. The 6-foot-6 infielder had already missed time in April with a lower-body injury. Cruz was off to a slow start, batting just .238 with one homer and four stolen bases in 11 games. The 20-year-old moved up prospect rankings in 2018 with a slash line of .286/.343/.488, including 14 home runs and 11 stolen bases for Low-A West Virginia.

Rojas went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Phillies.

Rojas got the Marlins on the board in the fourth inning with an infield single, but it was the only run Miami would put up on the day. He extended his hitting streak to five games following Sunday's performance.