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Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-8 victory over the Cubs.

Hernandez rejoined Los Angeles' lineup Wednesday after missing four games due to a left ankle contusion. The All-Star outfielder looked recovered from the injury in his return, as he not only reached base three times but also swiped his 11th bag of the campaign. Hernandez appears set to be an everyday presence in the lineup moving forward, and he needs two more homers to reach 30 for just the second time in his career.

Smith went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional run and a double in Wednesday's 10-8 win over the Cubs.

Smith hit the middle of back-to-back-to-back homers for the Dodgers in the first inning and added a double in the seventh, subsequently scoring the go-ahead run. The All-Star catcher went through a prolonged rough stretch at the plate following the break, beginning the second half of the season by batting .165 with a 24.4 percent strikeout rate over his first 28 games. Smith has shown signs of bouncing back since then, however, slashing .278/.316/.500 with two home runs, two doubles, four runs and seven RBI across his past nine contests.

Fitzgerald went 3-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 13-2 win over the Brewers.

Fitzgerald has kept his bat warm in September, going 12-for-35 (.343) over nine contests, though he's produced just one RBI this month. The shortstop is now at a .297/.352/.532 slash line with 14 home runs, 17 stolen bases, 31 RBI and 49 runs scored over 83 games. Wednesday was the first time he's hit leadoff versus a right-handed pitcher since Aug. 25 -- he hit between second and seventh for 13 consecutive games. The Giants haven't faced a southpaw since Aug. 21, though that streak of opposing righties is projected to end Sunday if Martin Perez (paternity list) returns as expected for the Padres.

Muncy went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs Wednesday in a 10-8 victory versus the Cubs.

Muncy was part of a huge Los Angeles first inning during which the team homered four times. The third baseman knocked the third of back-to-back-to-back long balls in that frame, following Tommy Edman and Will Smith. Muncy has three home runs in his past four games and has drawn four walks during that stretch.

Ramos went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 13-2 win over the Brewers.

Ramos has been held hitless in three of his last nine games, batting .206 (7-for-34) in that span. The outfielder has maintained a starting role in left field, but he's mired in a 14-game homer drought. For the year, he's posted a .270/.325/.472 slash line, 20 homers, 67 RBI, 46 runs scored and six steals over 106 contests.

Chapman went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 13-2 win over the Brewers.

Chapman has gone 17-for-49 (.347) with four homers, two stolen bases and 10 RBI over his last 14 games. The third baseman's long ball Wednesday gave the Giants their 10th run, and he later exited the blowout win to get some well-earned rest. Chapman is up to 24 homers, 73 RBI, 93 runs scored, 15 steals and a .251/.334/.456 slash line over 142 contests.

Tatis went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to Seattle.

Tatis put the Padres on the board with a solo shot to left field in the seventh inning. He didn't homer in any of his first six games after returning from the injured list Sept. 2, but he's now gone deep in two straight contests. Since recovering from a stress reaction in his right femur and rejoining San Diego, Tatis is slashing .242/.242/.485 with the two long balls, five RBI, five runs and a 0:9 BB:K.

Atlanta optioned Tromp to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Tromp was up with Atlanta for the club's last three games while Travis d'Arnaud (personal) was away from the team on paternity leave, but Tromp will head back to the minors now that d'Arnaud has been reinstated to the 28-man active roster. Atlanta didn't use Tromp during his abbreviated stay with the big club, as Sean Murphy started all three games at catcher.

Atlanta reinstated d'Arnaud (personal) from the paternity list Thursday.

D'Arnaud will rejoin Atlanta ahead of its four-game home series against the Dodgers that begins Friday after he missed each of the team's three games earlier this week while welcoming a new addition to his family. Atlanta optioned No. 3 catcher Chadwick Tromp to Triple-A Gwinnett to clear room on the 28-man active roster for d'Arnaud.

Contreras (finger) will be re-evaluated Monday as the Cardinals plan out his potential return, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Contreras had the splint on his fractured right middle finger removed a week ago and should be cleared to increase activities Monday. There's not much time for him to ramp things back up, but Contreras could make it back for the final week or so of the season if all goes well.