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Vargas will be active for Tuesday's game against the Giants, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Vargas will not immediately join the Dodgers' lineup, but it appears the team is ready to give one of its best prospects a shot to show what he can do at the top level.

The Padres acquired Drury from the Reds on Tuesday in exchange for shortstop Victor Acosta, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

On the books for just $900,000 this season, Drury proved to be a major value pickup from the scrap heap for the Reds. In addition to being able to play all over the infield as well as either corner-outfield spot, Drury is in the midst of a career season at the dish, as he's slashed .274/.335/.520 with 20 home runs, 62 runs, 59 RBI and two stolen bases in 385 plate appearances. Unfortunately for Drury's fantasy managers, the move from the Reds to a star-studded Padres lineup means that he may have to settle for a utility role rather than the everyday spot in the heart of the order that he enjoyed during his time in Cincinnati. He should play regularly against left-handed pitching and could be the next man up to step into an everyday role if the Padres lose a lineup regular to an injury.

Trejo was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque following Monday's loss to the Padres.

Trejo was recalled earlier in the day, but his latest stay with the big club lasted only a day. He will garner consideration next time the Rockies need to bring up an infielder from the minor-league ranks.

Trejo was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Trejo spent the bulk of the last three months at the Triple-A level, but he will rejoin the big club and take the roster spot of Kris Bryant (foot), who landed on the injured list in the corresponding move. Expect Trejo to fill a utility role for the Rockies.

Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday.

Hernandez did not get into a game after being recalled Friday, and he will head back to Triple-A for the time being. He has had a couple stints with the big club this season, and chances are he will get at least one more before the campaign comes to a close.

Drury went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in a 3-2 win over the Orioles on Sunday.

Drury's 20th home run of the season couldn't have come at a better time for the Reds. Drury was called in to pinch hit with the game locked at 2-2 in the eighth inning, He blasted an offering from Felix Bautista over the left field fence to score the game-winning run. Drury has now hit 20 home runs for the first time in his nine-season career.

Lux went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rockies.

Lux has gone 0-for-7 with two walks in his last three games, a cold spell that followed a stretch of four multi-hit efforts in five contests. The 24-year-old was able to do alright with his one trip aboard Sunday, stealing third base and scoring on a James Outman double in the eighth inning. Lux owns a .299/.376/.425 slash line with four home runs, six steals, 30 RBI and a career-high 50 runs scored through 93 contests.

Villar is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Villar has now sat out each of the past three times the Giants have faced a right-handed starting pitcher, so manager Gabe Kapler may be viewing the righty-hitting rookie as a short-side platoon player at this time. Once Evan Longoria (hamstring) is cleared to return from the injured list, Villar could be in danger of being optioned back to Triple-A Sacramento.

Estrada was placed on the 7-day concussion injured list Sunday.

Estrada was struck in the head by a pitch Saturday and will be unavailable for at least the next week as he goes through the concussion protocols. Brandon Crawford (knee) was already on the injured list, so the Giants elected to acquire Dixon Machado from the Cubs to fill in at shortstop for the immediate future.

Kim went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a loss to the Twins on Saturday.

Kim followed his big game Friday with a more modest performance Saturday, though fantasy managers who roster the infielder will largely be satisfied with the stolen base. The 26-year-old has swiped a bag in each of his past two games and is up to seven thefts on the campaign, one more than he logged in 117 contests last season. Kim has shown improvement this year with a .244/.329/.365 slash line, six homers and 35 RBI, though he'll likely lose playing time when Fernando Tatis (wrist) finally makes his return to the team.