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Solano went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts in the Giants' 4-3 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday.

Solano knotted the score at three with his sixth inning shot off reliever Victor Gonzalez but was not productive in his other at-bats. The power was a welcome sight but Solano has only 17 career home runs in eight seasons, though his .268 average stands to improve as he's hit .326 and .330 in his prior two seasons with San Francisco.

Cooper (oblique) was able to pinch hit Thursday and had an RBI single, staying in the game and playing an inning in right field.

It seems as if all is well for Cooper, but the Marlins were also playing short-handed Thursday after multiple injuries this week, culminating in catcher Jorge Alfaro having to play in the outfield at the end of the game. They're likely to get Starling Marte back over the weekend, which will ease some of the pressure on the lineup, including potentially giving Cooper another day to rest if needed.

Wade was recalled by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Wade will take the roster spot of Darin Ruf (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Wade has 12 plate appearances with the Giants this season, though the majority of his time has come at Triple-A Sacramento where he has hit .233/.411/.419 across 56 plate appearances.

Beaty isn't starting Thursday's game against San Francisco, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Beaty went 2-for-14 with a double, three runs, three RBI and two walks across the last four games. Sheldon Neuse will take over in left field and bat seventh.

Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Thursday's win over the Marlins.

Hoskins got the scoring started by cranking his 11th long ball of the season, this time a solo shot against Pablo Lopez in the fourth inning. Now batting .266/.341/.505 on the year, Hoskins leads the Phillies in hits (50), RBI (31) and home runs (11).

Smith (knee) will return to the lineup to play left field for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against Colorado, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Smith will wind up missing two games with a minor knee issue. The beat-up Mets can't afford any more injuries, so they'll be happy to see Smith back in the lineup even if he's hitting just .245/.301/.322 on the year.

Cron is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.

Cron started seven straight games after returning from a lower-back strain, hitting a modest .250/.333/.333 over that stretch. He'll get a rest following three straight hitless games, with Josh Fuentes shifting over to first base.

Smith (knee) is not in the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Smith hurt himself on a slide Tuesday. He was expected to be available off the bench Wednesday, but that game got postponed. He'll remain available in that capacity for Thursday's first game, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports, with the Mets still not sure whether or not he'll be in the lineup for the second contest.

Rizzo (back) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

Rizzo will miss his second straight game while he contends with a stiff back. Kris Bryant will fill in at first base in place of Rizzo.

Manager Gabe Kapler said it's "reasonable" to expect Flores (hamstring) to be activated from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

The 29-year-old landed on the shelf with a strained right hamstring May 19, and he's expected to rejoin the active roster when first eligible Saturday. Flores could have an increased role at first base once activated with Brandon Belt (oblique) placed on the injured list Wednesday.