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Berti went 2-for-3 with a walk, a home run, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-4 win over the Phillies.

The utility player opened the scoring in the third inning by turning on an Aaron Nola knuckle curve and driving it over the wall in center field. Berti isn't known for his power -- his career high in homers is six, set back in 2019 -- but after stealing a league-leading 41 bases last season, he's now swiped two in the last three games. As long as he continues getting everyday playing time at shortstop, the 33-year-old could rack up pilfers in a hurry.

Smith pinch ran and filled in at shortstop Tuesday after Corey Seager was removed due to a hamstring injury. Smith went 0-for-1 with a walk in an 8-5 extra-inning win over Kansas City.

Seager clutched his left hamstring on the way to second base on a fifth-inning double and was removed immediately. He'll be re-evaluated Wednesday. If a stint on the injured list is warranted, the lefty-swinging Smith or the right-handed hitting Ezequiel Duran can fill in. Smith had been getting steady work in left field until this past weekend, when manager Bruce Bochy started giving at-bats to Bubba Thompson and Travis Jankowski.

Mateo went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a pair of runs scored in Tuesday's 12-8 win over the Athletics.

Mateo has retaken a share of the major-league lead in steals with six. He shares the top spot with Cleveland's Myles Straw. Mateo has a trio of three-hit efforts through nine contests, and he's hitting a respectable .286 with two home runs, five RBI and nine runs scored. The 27-year-old appears to be the starter at shortstop -- his only two absences on the year were due to hand and ankle injuries that cost him one game each.

Edman went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 9-6 victory over Colorado.

The 27-year-old started the scoring with his first long ball -- and first extra-base hit -- of the season during the opening frame, and he also hit his way on during the third and fifth innings. Edman has a .289/.372/.395 slash line with a home run, a stolen base and five runs through 11 games.

Manager David Ross said after Tuesday's 14-9 win over the Mariners that Swanson (side) was dealing with cramping before his early exit from the contest, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Ross also noted that Swanson was feeling exhausted prior to the contest after he had been at the hospital for most of Tuesday to be his wife, Mallory, a professional soccer player who recently suffered a torn patellar tendon in her knee. Swanson proceeded to start Tuesday and went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a run before succumbing to cramping on his left side. While Swanson may miss Wednesday's series finale as a precaution, he doesn't look as though he'll be at risk of a stint on the injured list.

Swanson was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mariners with left side tightness, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The 29-year-old went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored before being removed from the contest. Swanson threw one ball to first base during infield warmups ahead of the sixth inning before he motioned to the dugout and left the field. It's unclear if he'll be available for Wednesday's series finale, though it wouldn't be surprising to see the Cubs exhibit caution, especially with a scheduled day off coming Thursday.

Seager left Tuesday's game against the Royals with left hamstring tightness, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports. He went 2-for-2 with a walk and a run scored before exiting the contest.

Seager was replaced by Josh Smith as a pinch runner after Seager appeared to tweak his hamstring. For now, the shortstop should be considered day-to-day, but the Rangers may need the 28-year-old to undergo imaging to confirm there's no structural damage.

Downs was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Rochester.

He'll replace Ildemaro Vargas, who is going on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. Downs had a rough showing in the Grapefruit League this spring and was slashing just .105/.191/.211 through 21 plate appearances this season at the Triple-A level. He has good speed and a bit of power, but the 24-year-old former Red Sox prospect probably won't offer immediate fantasy relevance -- even in deeper NL-only formats.

Rojas is hitting ninth and playing shortstop for Tuesday's battle against the Giants

Rojas got Monday off, as the Dodgers will limit the shortstop's innings while recovering from the groin injury that caused him to miss most of the previous week. Chris Taylor moves over to third base with Max Muncy getting Tuesday off.

Pena is down in the No. 6 spot in the Astros' lineup Tuesday versus the Pirates.

Pena struggled while batting leadoff in the first eight games of the season, so he's been moved down while Chas McCormick gets some run at the top of the order. Both players have hit well since the switch, so it figures to continue for the time being.