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Bogaerts went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in Saturday's win over San Francisco.

Bogaerts jumped on a hanging sweeper from Mason Black in the top of the fourth and sent it into the stands for his 10th home run of the campaign and his third in September. The shortstop has now hit safely and driven in a run in three consecutive games, though he's still batting just .238 (10-for-42) this month with eight RBI and five runs scored. Bogaerts also has just two multi-hit games since Aug. 23.

Turang went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 15-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

Turang is up to 42 steals this year, though he's recorded a modest three thefts while going 12-for-44 (.273) over 12 games in September. The second baseman has had limited opportunities at leadoff lately, with Jackson Chourio more frequently in that spot.

Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers.

Merrifield has gone 5-for-8 over the first two games of this weekend's series versus the Dodgers. He missed the previous week due to a left foot fracture, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Merrifield cede some playing time to Cavan Biggio for regular rest. For the season, Merrifield has a .229/.321/.327 slash line four home runs, 16 stolen bases, nine doubles, three triples, 15 RBI and 43 runs scored over 89 contests between Atlanta and Philadelphia.

Rodgers was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Cubs.

The Rockies have not yet provided a reason for removing Rodgers from the starting nine, but more information should come in the near future. In the meantime, Aaron Schunk will step in to start at second base while batting ninth.

Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against Atlanta.

Left-hander Chris Sale will toe the rubber for Atlanta on Saturday, meaning the lefty-hitting Lux will ride the pine to begin the game. Enrique Hernandez will fill in at second base and bat ninth.

The Mets recalled Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

With a .654 OPS at Triple-A, Acuna should be considered unlikely to force his way into the regular lineup as he reaches the majors for the first time in his career, but he's proven to be a similar threat on the basepaths to his older brother, Ronald. The 22-year-old will take the place of DJ Stewart on the active roster and give the Mets some versatility while Francisco Lindor deals with a back injury.

The Mets will recall Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.

Acuna has been unimpressive at the plate during his first season at the Triple-A level, slashing .258/.299/.355 with seven homers and 50 RBI, though his 40 stolen bases is certainly appealing from a fantasy perspective. Despite his offensive struggles, he'll head up to the majors to provide the big club with some additional infield depth while Francisco Lindor manages a lower-back injury. Eddy Alvarez will most likely get the starting nod at shortstop if Lindor needs to miss any time, though the speedy Acuna could see action as a pinch runner.

The Giants selected Walton's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.

Walton has spent the entire season in Sacramento, slashing .303/.377/.438 with seven home runs and 51 RBI across 387 plate appearances. He will start at second base and bat ninth in Friday's game against the Padres, per Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune, marking Walton's first major-league action since 2022. Outfielder Luis Matos was optioned to Sacramento in a corresponding move.

Manager Brian Snitker said Friday that he's not sure if Albies (wrist) will play again in 2024, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Albies fractured his left wrist in late July and has been on the shelf since. His rehab hasn't progressed as quickly as Atlanta hoped, and he's specifically struggled to swing a bat from the left side. Snitker said the team hasn't seriously considered using Albies exclusively from the right side of the plate, but that may be his only path back to the lineup in 2024. Whit Merrifield has been holding down second base in place of Albies.

Merrifield (foot) is batting ninth and playing second base Friday against the Dodgers.

Merrifield fractured his left foot Sept. 6 and missed five straight games, but he'll rejoin the starting nine in time for a four-game set against the Dodgers. Merrifield is slashing .243/.359/.342 in 34 games with Atlanta this season.