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Bogaerts (finger) is unlikely to play Saturday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Bogaerts suffered a sprained finger while sliding into second base Friday. He was replaced in Friday's game by Eduardo Nunez, but Brock Holt is expected to start in his place Saturday.

Anderson went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and three runs scored in Friday's win over the A's.

Anderson tagged starter Chris Bassitt for a double -- his ninth of the year -- and later slugged a solo homer off Yusmeiro Petit in the eighth inning. Anderson's 12 home runs are tied for sixth among MLB shortstops, but he only has 28 RBI on the season (which ties him for 14th at the position). The 25-year-old's power is a nice feature but comes with a 25 percent strikeout rate, which helps explain the .235 batting average and .299 on-base percentage.

Herrera went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple and an RBI in Friday's win over the Astros.

Herrera hit a double -- his first of the year -- off Dallas Keuchel and later clubbed an RBI triple -- his second three-bagger of the year -- off Ken Giles in the ninth to break a scoreless tie. Herrera is now 5-for-18 with three RBI and a stolen base since being called up on June 17. The 25-year-old figures to see playing time in the outfield with Jorge Soler on the disabled list, but other guys like Paulo Orlando and Jorge Bonifacio (who's eligible to return from his suspension on June 27) are also in the mix.

Bogaerts left Friday's game after spraining his left index finger, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

When sliding into second base in during the sixth inning, Bogaerts' hand protector hit the dirt and caused his hand to contort, which might've led to the injury. Eduardo Nunez batted for him in the seventh. Consider X-Man day-to-day until the Red Sox provide a postgame update.

DeJong (hand) was able to participate in live batting practice Friday prior to the Cardinals' game in Milwaukee, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

This marked the first time DeJong took part in an on-field batting practice session since landing on the disabled list. A recent medical evaluation revealed that DeJong had regained 80 percent of his grip strength, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports, clearing him to ramp up his hitting over this past week. Moving forward, he's going to have a check-up with a doctor next week and if everything looks to be in order, he will begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the near future.

Wendle is not in the lineup against the left-handed CC Sabathia and the Yankees.

Wendle has yet to start against a single southpaw this season. Daniel Robertson returns from his hamstring injury to start at second base in his place.

Bogaerts went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 9-2 win over the Twins.

Bogaerts' two-run double in the seventh inning broke open a tight game and gave him 43 RBI through 59 games. He drove in just 62 runs in 148 games last year, so it appears his more aggressive plate approach has juiced his run production. It also doesn't hurt that he's hitting fifth in the order, a prime spot to come up with men on base, and he's delivered. Bogaerts had two hits with men in scoring position Thursday and has a 1.069 OPS in such situations this season.

Crawford (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

As expected, Crawford is back with the Giants after missing the last three games while attending the birth of his fourth child. The 31-year-old, who is hitting an impressive .315/.370/.492 with eight homers and two stolen bases in 70 games this season, will immediately slot back in as the team's primary shortstop. Kelby Tomlinson was optioned to the minors in a corresponding roster move.

Arcia is out of the lineup against St. Louis on Thursday.

Arcia will take a seat after going 1-for-4 during Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh. In his place, Eric Sogard will start at shortstop.

DeJong (hand) is slated to see a specialist late next week with the goal of receiving clearance to resume hitting full-speed fastballs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

DeJong is looking to resume hitting 95 mph pitches without causing damage to his injured finger. The goal is for the shortstop to jump back into batting practice during the team's next homestand, after which he'd head out to a rehab assignment. If he's able to traverse those steps without setbacks, DeJong could be on target for an early-July return.