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Semien is hitting just .184 (9-for-49) with a double, two RBI, 10 walks and three runs across 12 May games.

The downturn for the shortstop has been swift, as he entered the month slashing an impressive .311/.388/.475 for the season. Semien's current slump has led to a 36-point drop in batting average and 77-point tumble in slugging percentage. His on-base percentage has held up much better due to Semien's solid plate discipline, which has already led to a second straight month with a double-digit walk tally. However, Semien's recent lack of pop has resulted in just a single extra-base hit in May, as well as a stretch of 18 games without a home run.

Forsythe started at shortstop in place of the injured Elvis Andrus (hamstring) and went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Royals.

Forsythe is expected to get the bulk of starts while Andrus is on the 10-day injured list. Wednesday's effort was Forsythe's third straight multi-hit game, during which he's 7-for-11 with five doubles, a triple and two RBI. He's been a nice surprise for the Rangers, slashing .316/.414/.541 through 29 games, and represents a potential fill-in at second base if manager Chris Woodward wants to replace a disappointing Rougned Odor (.146/.221/.493).

Chavis went 2-for-5 with a walkoff single in Wednesday's 6-5, extra-inning win over the Rockies.

Chavis came to bat in the 10th inning and promptly singled in Xander Bogaerts to secure the win for the Red Sox. The rookie infielder has responded to a five-game hitless run with three straight multi-hit efforts, going 7-for-15 with seven RBI in his recent hot stretch. The 23-year-old will likely run streaky at times, but he's hitting .296 with 21 RBI and 15 runs scored through 22 games this season.

Torres went 3-for-8 with three solo home runs as the Yankees swept their doubleheader with the Orioles on Wednesday.

Torres cranked a pair of long balls in a 5-3 victory in the opener of Wednesday's doubleheader before adding another to help the Yankees to a 3-1 triumph in the nightcap. He missed a game Sunday after getting hit in the elbow by a pitch, but this performance suggests he's no longer bothered by it. Torres is now slashing .290/.325/.510 with eight homers and 20 RBI through 155 at-bats.

Andrus (hamstring) is expected to return after spending the minimum 10 days on the injured list, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Rangers believe the hamstring injury that Andrus suffered while running to first base Tuesday is a minor one, and it sounds like he'll be ready to go after a brief stay on the shelf. He's eligible to be activated May 25; Logan Forsythe should operate as the team's starting shortstop until Andrus is ready to return.

Andrus landed on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain Wednesday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Andrus left Tuesday's game after pulling up with the hamstring injury while running to first base. The issue was evidently serious enough that he'll require at least 10 days to rest. Willie Calhoun was recalled to take his place on the roster, with Logan Forsythe expected to serve as the primary shortstop in his absence.

Polanco went 1-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and a run scored Tuesday in the Twins' 4-3 win over the Angels.

It took more than a month and a half, but Polanco has finally collected his first stolen base of the season. Polanco nabbed a career-high 13 steals back in 2017, but he offers most of his value through power production and batting average these days. With the Twins and Angels playing a day game in Wednesday's series finale, Polanco will forgo his usual duties at shortstop and instead serve as Minnesota's designated hitter.

Merrifield went 3-for-4 with two doubles, three runs scored and an RBI in Tuesday's 11-5 win over the Rangers.

The Royals' leadoff hitter has been feast or famine when it comes to crossing the plate lately. Merrifield has scored multiple runs in four of the last 12 games, but posted a goose egg in that category in the other eight. Overall, the 30-year-old is slashing .297/.354/.529 through 42 games with six homers, seven steals, 20 RBI and 33 runs.

Forsythe went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a triple, a run scored and two RBI in Tuesday's 11-5 loss to the Royals.

He got the start at first base before shifting over to shortstop after Elvis Andrus (hamstring) exited the game, and Forsythe raised his SLG over 50 points with the extra-base barrage, finishing the night with a .305/.402/.516 slash line. The veteran utility player has seen action at all four infield spots already this season, and if Andrus' injury ends up requiring an IL stint, Forsythe's playing time should tick up.

Andrus was removed from Tuesday's game against the Royals with right hamstring tightness, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Andrus pulled up while running to first base Tuesday and exited the game after going 1-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored. The 30-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now and will be evaluated further Wednesday.