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Wall stole two bases after entering as a pinch runner in Saturday's loss to Milwaukee.

Wall stole 45 bases in 78 games for Triple-A Gwinnett this season before earning his first MLB call-up Tuesday. The outfielder entered as a pinch runner for Eddie Rosario with one out in the ninth inning Saturday and immediately showed why Atlanta sees him as a valuable roster piece, stealing both second and third base on consecutive pitches before Milwaukee closer Devin Williams could get through the next batter. Wall was stranded as the tying run at third base, but it was nonetheless an impressive big-league debut. He isn't likely to see his name penciled into the lineup often, but Saturday's performance highlighted the impact Wall can make with his speed in select situations.

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

Mendick has failed to record a hit or even a walk in seven plate appearances this season at the major-league level, but the Mets need infield depth with Luis Guillorme (calf) landing on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

The Mets placed Guillorme on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right calf strain.

Guillorme suffered the injury Saturday afternoon against the Red Sox and will be sidelined until at least the beginning of August. Danny Mendick has been called up in a corresponding roster move to provide depth on the infield for New York.

Guillorme exited Saturday's game against the Red Sox with an apparent leg injury, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Guillorme limped off the field, though he was walking better by the time he reached the dugout, per Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald. The exact nature of his injury is unclear, but it was at least serious enough to force him from the game. He isn't a regular starter, so it's likely he'll hit the bench Sunday regardless of how his leg feels.

Donovan remains on the bench for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Donovan hasn't taken the field since late June while dealing with a flexor strain, but he's made 10 starts as a designated hitter since then, with his 1.042 OPS indicating that the issue seemingly affects only his ability to throw, not hit. He's nonetheless been stuck on the bench for three straight days, first due to a doctor's visit and then due to a pair of matchups against southpaws. (Righty Michael Fulmer will be the first pitcher on the mound for Chicago on Saturday, but lefty Drew Smyly is expected to handle the bulk innings.) Nolan Arenado will fill the DH spot, with Jose Fermin starting at the hot corner.

Marte went 3-for-5 with a triple, two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 9-6 loss to the Reds.

The veteran infielder took Ben Lively deep in the first inning for a solo shot before launching a two-run blast in seventh off Fernando Cruz. The 11 total bases were a single-game career high for Marte, who is having his most productive season since his breakout 2019 -- through 91 games, he's slashing .286/.361/.516 with 17 homers, six steals, 54 RBI and 67 runs.

Stott went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Guardians.

The 25-year-old infielder took Nick Sandlin deep in the seventh inning to get the Phillies within a run, but it was the last gasp of offense for either team. Stott has been on fire since the All-Star break, hitting safely in six straight games and batting .417 (10-for-24) over that stretch to boost his slash line on the season to .307/.344/.440 with nine homers, 16 steals, 36 RBI and 47 runs in 91 contests.

Miller is not in the lineup Friday against Atlanta.

Victor Caratini will play first base and Andruw Monasterio is at third as the Brewers face off against right-hander Charlie Morton. Miller has slashed just .254/.300/.389 in 200 plate appearances this year versus righties.

Donovan has no firm date for resuming defensive duties following a visit with an arm specialist in Dallas on Thursday, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Donovan has been limited to designated hitter duty for the entirety of July because of a right flexor strain. He'll be shut down from throwing for at least another two weeks and it's not clear when, or if, he'll be allowed to play defense again this season. "I don't have a direction we want to go yet," Donovan said. "We're just kind of figuring out the direction [the specialist] wants us to go." Donovan didn't play Thursday while traveling for his doctor's visit and isn't starting Friday versus a lefty, but he should be back at DH sometime over the weekend.

Gorman is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Cubs, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Gorman will head to the bench as St. Louis faces off with southpaw Justin Steele on Friday. Willson Contreras will slot in at designated hitter while Andrew Knizner enters the lineup behind the plate and bats eighth against Chicago.