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Dubon went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and an RBI for High-A Salem on Saturday.

He's lost in the mix of high-ranked prospects on the Salem roster, but has a higher batting average and on-base percentage (.351/.432) than Yoan Moncada (.313/.425), Andrew Benintendi (.342/.419), and Rafael Devers (.143/.268). Dubon has hit safely in seven straight and nine of 10 games played. The slight-of-build shortstop makes consistent contact (two strikeouts in 45 plate appearances) and appears to have acclimated to this level after early struggles experienced at Salem in 2015.

Forsythe (hip) is back in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Tribune reports.

Forsythe went unused Saturday after suffering a bruised hip during a collision in Friday's series opener with Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier. It's likely Forsythe was just held out Saturday for precautionary purposes, so he should be a safe DFS pick as he returns to his customary spot atop the lineup.

Marte was 2-for-5 with a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 victory over the Yankees.

The speedy sophomore managed the improbable feat of scoring from first base in the fifth on a hit-and-run single by Robinson Cano, flashing the devastating speed that makes him such an intriguing prospect. The 22-year-old has generally struggled at the plate so far this season but now has a modest three-game hitting streak. Saturday's performance also marked his first multi-hit game since Apr. 6 versus the Rangers, and brought his average up over the Mendoza line (.211) for the first time since Apr. 9.

Forsythe (undisclosed) is out of the lineup Saturday but he will be available off the bench, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe exited Friday's game following a collision with teammate Kevin Kiermaier. While he is out of the lineup Saturday, he will be available as a pinch hitter or defensive replacement, so there is hope that he won't require a stint on the disabled list. Tim Beckham will draw the start in his place for Game 2 of the Rays' series with the White Sox.

Yarbrough went 1-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Triple-A Arkansas' 1-0 loss to Midland on Friday.

Yarbrough only saw six at-bats this spring and went hitless in all of them. The second basemen's production has declined in every minor league season from 2013 to 2015 as he's hit .313, .285, and .236, respectively. However, he was promoted from High-A to Double-A to Triple-A in those seasons and faced tougher competition. If the 24-year-old can get back up to his career .279 minor league average this year at Triple-A Salt Lake, he might have a shot at getting promoted to the big leagues.

Giavotella is not in the lineup Saturday against the Twins, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports.

Giavotella has been splitting time with Cliff Pennington at second base this season, and the Angels will go with Pennington on Saturday against Twins righty Ricky Nolasco. Pennington will bat ninth in the order.

Forythe was forced to exit Friday's matchup with the White Sox following a collision after chasing a fly ball, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe collided with Kevin Kiermaier while attempting to chase down a fly ball. The impact was severe enough to knock both players out of the game. Forsythe has been replaced by Brad Miller. There is currently no word on the severity of Forsythe's injury, so expect an update on his status when more information becomes available.

Altuve continued his torrid start to the season Thursday, launching a home run and a double in four at-bats against the Royals.

Altuve followed up his three XBH game Wednesday by knocking two more extra base hits in Thursday's contest. What's more, Altuve was the Astros hitter with multiple hits Thursday with the rest of the lineup failing to figure out Royals starter Ian Kennedy. Altuve looks locked in at the dish right now and although he hasn't stolen a base in his last three games, his power production in that span more than makes up for it.

Altuve doubled twice, homered and drove in two runs over five at-bats Wednesday in a loss to Kansas City.

This has been an all-or-nothing series for Altuve, who's collected two three-hit games as well as an 0-for-4 in the first three contests of this four-game set. Expect plenty more hits as well as steals and counting stats from Altuve as the season goes on.

Andrus is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.

Andrus has gotten off to an excellent start to the season, batting .357 through eight games, but he'll get the day off Wednesday regardless. Hanser Alberto will take his spot at shortstop and bat eighth.