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Wetherholt is expected to play some third base at Triple-A Memphis, in addition to shortstop and second base, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Wetherholt started 36 games at shortstop and 17 games at second base at Double-A Springfield before being promoted to Memphis on Monday. While he has yet to play third base at the professional level, he saw plenty of action at the hot corner in college at West Virginia. Wetherholt's ultimate position at the major-league level is undetermined, but the Cardinals want him to add to his versatility at Memphis. The top prospect slashed .300/.425/.466 with seven home runs, 14 stolen bases and a 40:44 K:BB over 62 games with Springfield and is slated to make his debut with Memphis on Wednesday after its game Tuesday was rained out.

Gonzales went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Royals.

Gonzales took Seth Lugo yard in the seventh inning, delivering his fourth home run of the season and third in his last 17 starts. He's also hit .328 in that span while driving in nine and scoring nine runs. Gonzales doesn't deliver standout power or much stolen base production, but he is locked into the cleanup spot in Pittsburgh's lineup.

McLain went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 12-2 loss to the Marlins.

McLain got the Reds out early with a first-inning home run, his 10th of the season and first in 14 games. The long ball snapped an 0-for-18 run for McLain, who's batting just .107 (3-for-28) during the month of July.

Donovan went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Washington.

Donovan ripped his eighth long ball of the year, also pushing his hitting streak up to six games to begin the month of July. Four of his eight homers have come in his last 14 outings, but the utility man's batting average has suffered with the surge in power. Donovan is hitting .235 (12-for-51) with one double, seven RBI and seven runs scored during that period.

Marte (groin) will start at second base and bat second Tuesday against the Padres.

Right groin tightness prevented Marte from playing in Monday's contest, but he'll now return to the starting nine after a day of recovery. The 31-year-old is slashing .293/.396/.586 on the year and has hit two home runs in five games since the start of July.

Estrada is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Boston.

It's a routine day off for Estrada, who had started the previous 13 contests. Orlando Arcia will cover first base and bat eighth for the Rockies.

Koss (hamstring) is set to resume baseball activities this week and be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, per MLB.com.

Koss was placed on the 10-day injured list July 1 due to a left hamstring strain. The 27-year-old infielder will use the All-Star break to continue his recovery before the Giants determine his next steps, though his return to baseball activities is an encouraging sign. Koss has been effective in a reserve role for the Giants, slashing .265/.305/.357 with 12 runs scored, 12 RBI, two home runs and two stolen bases across 108 plate appearances.

Alexander started at second base and went 1-for-4 in Monday's 6-3 win over San Diego.

Alexander was a late addition to the starting lineup after Ketel Marte (groin) was scratched. Marte is hoping to play Tuesday, but Alexander remains on call if needed.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said after Monday's 6-3 win over the Padres that Marte (groin) has a good chance Tuesday, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

Marte was held out for the series opener due to right groin tightness, but the issue isn't expected to keep him sidelined for long. Blaze Alexander filled in at second base for Marte on Monday, going 1-for-4.

Marte was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Padres due to right groin tightness, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

The Diamondbacks are considering the star second baseman day-to-day. Marte will presumably be re-evaluated Tuesday to determine his availability for the rest of the series. Blaze Alexander, who is drawing the start Monday night at second base, would be in line for more opportunities if Marte is forced to miss additional time.