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Marte walked off the field with a trainer in the middle of Tuesday's batting practice, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The 22-year-old Marte is currently slated to lead off against lefty Drew Smyly, but he apparently tweaked his ankle during BP. While he walked off the field under his own power, the Mariners could always end up scratching him from the lineup if they have any reservations about his health.

Forsythe (shoulder) is expected to be available off the bench Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

A Felix Hernandez pitch hit Forsythe on the shoulder Monday, but fortunately, it seems the second baseman avoided any kind of serious injury. X-rays on the shoulder were negative, and his availability off the bench Tuesday suggests it won't be long before he's back in the lineup. Forsythe has been a top-12 option at second base in mixed leagues to this point.

Marte will bat leadoff Tuesday against the Rays.

Coming off a career game (4-for-5 with two doubles and a homer), the switch-hitting Marte will move atop the order against lefty Drew Smyly. It marks Marte's third time leading off this season. Nori Aoki now has a .460 OPS against same-handed pitching, but he has a .352 OBP against right-handed pitching and the Mariners have given no indication that a permanent change in the leadoff spot is coming.

Forsythe (shoulder) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

X-rays came back negative on Forsythe's shoulder, but the club will still exercise caution and hold him out at least for Tuesday's game. Tim Beckham will fill in at the keystone in his stead and bat seventh against Wade Miley.

Barreto (leg) is just 4-for-29 (.138) with a home run and two RBI in nine games with Double-A Midland this month.

Barreto was slowed for a couple days after fouling a ball off his leg May 5, and he has just one hit since returning to the lineup Saturday. Despite the rough stretch with the bat, the 20-year-old remains a top prospect and will continue seeing regular playing time at shortstop for Midland.

Forsythe (shoulder) said his X-rays came back negative, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe was removed from Monday's game against the Mariners after a pitch hit his non-throwing shoulder. He said he's only day-to-day, but did suggest that he might not return until after the Rays' off day Thursday. Tim Beckham will likely start Tuesday's game if Forsythe isn't ready.

Marte hit his first home run, doubled twice, scored three runs and notched three RBI in Monday's win over the Rays.

The career day for Marte gave his OPS a nice 82-point bump. Marte started slow, but he's now having an above-average season for an American League shortstop -- his .297/.323/.398 bests the AL shortstop line of .248/.303/.366 across the board. He also has three stolen bases in four chances, so Marte is beginning to look mighty appealing next to the American League's meager shortstop offerings.

Forsythe (shoulder) will undergo precautionary X-rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe prematurely exited Monday's game against the Mariners after taking a Felix Hernandez pitch to his left shoulder. If Forsythe is forced off the diamond yet again Tuesday, Tim Beckham will likely take over at second base for a second-straight day.

Forsythe exited Monday's game against the Mariners after getting hit by a pitch in the shoulder, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The Rays are simply listing Forsythe with a bruised shoulder for now. He was replaced by Tim Beckham at second base.

Altuve went 2-for-3 with a walk, three steals and two runs in Sunday's win over the Mariners.

When he pinch hit Saturday, Altuve's finger didn't appear to be bothering him at all, and it doesn't appear as though the minor injury will slow him down moving forward. With nine home runs and 13 steals through 32 games, Altuve is on pace for the first 40-60 season in MLB history.