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Forsythe (shoulder) remains out of the lineup Friday against the A's, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

The expectation was that Forsythe would be ready to return Friday after he was deemed available off the bench Wednesday, but it seems his shoulder is still not right. His availability for the rest of the weekend is up in the air. Tim Beckham will get the start at second base Friday against lefty Rich Hill.

Dubon has worked with High-A Salem hitting coach Nelson Paulino to become more selective at the plate, resulting in improved strikeout and walk rates while making frequent, hard contact, the Boston Globe reports.

The 21-year-old shortstop has struck out just nine times in 143 plate appearances, dropping his whiff rate from 13.6 percent to 6.3 percent in 2016. His walk rate has ticked up from 7.7 percent to 9.8 percent as well. "He was just hitting the ball where it was pitched, and it was really impressive. It was a really good look. That, with the makeup and playing shortstop, it was just, 'Wow'," said one scout watching Salem. "He's impressed me more than anyone. From last year to this year, whether it's him improving, my opinion of him changing, or both, he's going to be an above-average player." Dubon has so far exceeded the expectations normally associated with a 26th round draft pick (2013).

Chavis will not require surgery on his injured left thumb, the Boston Globe reports.

Chavis has resumed baseball activities, but there's no estimation of when he might be able to play in a game. The 20-year-old was hitting well at the time of the injury, slashing .356/.415/.576 in 15 games for Low-A Greenville.

Forsythe (shoulder) was available for late-game duty Wednesday, and should be ready to be reinserted into the starting lineup Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

After getting hit by a pitch Monday and the missing the subsequent two games against the Mariners, the 29-year-old is apparently ready for his regular workload to resume. He's enjoying an outstanding season to date, and his current .308 average sits 53 points higher than his career .256 figure.

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

Forsyte has been battling a shoulder issue for the past couple of days, and he was held out of action Tuesday as a result. The Rays continue to consider Forsythe day-to-day, and Steve Pearce will get the nod in his place Wednesday.

Marte (ankle) returned to the field Tuesday to hit in batting practice, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

He left the field with a trainer during batting practice after appearing to tweak his ankle, but it seems Marte's good to go. The 22-year-old is still penciled in atop the order for Seattle against Rays lefty Drew Smyly.

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.