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Altuve is dealing with right calf discomfort and is considered day-to-day, Angel Verdejo of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Altuve was injured trying to beat out a game-ending double play in the ninth inning Saturday. With him listed as day-to-day he will have a chance to play Sunday, but the Astros could opt to give him a day to rest and recover.

Marte had two hits and three RBI on Friday in a win against the Angels.

Marte has picked it up recently, hitting .320 with a .346 OBP in his last 14 games, though he only has two extra-base hits (both doubles) in that span. Marte played well early in the season, but he hasn't gotten back to that level after a couple DL stints. The Mariners tried to acquire a shortstop at the trade deadline, and it wouldn't surprise if they tried again in the offseason. Marte likely needs a solid September to make his case for 2017.

Semien was 0-for-3 Friday night against the Red Sox to lower his average to .239.

Semien has been hanging out around .240 most of the season, but up until the last month he had at least been pairing that with nice power. Semien's pop has dried up recently as he only has one homer to go with six RBI since August first. Semien does have 23 bombs on the season, but could be tiring as he heads to the finish line of a long season.

The Royals recalled Merrifield from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Merrifield has played with Omaha since late July, but he saw extensive action with the Royals earlier this season, appearing in 53 games. He played both the infield and outfield at both levels, so he figures to work as a super-utility player for the big club during September.

Forsythe went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI and a walk in a loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday.

He hit a two-run blast to give the Rays a lead in the second and then tied the game on a two-run single in the eighth, but Tampa Bay would fall 8-6. Forsythe recorded eight multi-hit games, six home runs, 13 RBI and 17 runs in August. He is slashing .273/.340/.471 with 17 bombs, 46 RBI and 61 runs in 395 at-bats.

Barreto was promoted to Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.

The A's brought up Joey Wendle from Nashville on Wednesday, so Barreto will take his place on the Sounds' roster over the final 12 days of the season. The top prospect in Oakland's system, Barreto won't turn 21 until Feb. 27, so the fact that he has already reached Triple-A is an extremely rare feat. He uses super quick wrists and strong forearms to really impact the ball, especially to the pull side. Barreto got off to a slow start at Double-A this year, but he is hitting .339/.392/.484 with three home runs and 14 steals (on 21 attempts) in 45 games since the All-Star break.

Polanco is out of Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Polanco will have the night off and give way to Eduardo Escobar at shortstop when the Twins face Josh Tomlin and the Indians on Tuesday night. Polanco will likely return to action for Wednesday's series finale against the Indians.

Franklin went 2-for-4 with a run in Monday's loss to the Red Sox, making him 5-for-9 in the two starts since a return from the seven-day DL.

The 25-year-old continued producing despite his spot in the latter portion of the order and has his season line up to .311/.376/.538 after Monday's performance. Franklin continues to also provide the Rays with valuable versatility in the field, having put in time at both first and second base, as well left and right field, this season.

Polanco went 2-for-4 with a double in Monday's loss to the Indians.

The infielder has swung the bat well since returning to the Twins in late July. Polanco now has seven hits over his last seven games, good enough to bring his average for the season to .292. The 23-year-old should continue to get looks while swinging the bat well for Minnesota.

Giavotella cleared waivers Sunday and has been outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake.

Giavotella was designated for assignment on Saturday, but went unclaimed through the team's waivers and is no longer a member of the team's 40-man roster. The team intends to evaluate a couple other options at second base, but that doesn't rule out a return to the majors for Giavotella at some point.