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Garcia got the start at shortstop Saturday and hit fifth, going 1-for-4 in a 6-3 loss to the Cubs.

Alcides Escobar, who was the shortstop Friday, got the night off while Adrian Sanchez took over at second base. With Trea Turner (COVID-19) now a Dodger, Garcia could be the Nats' shortstop of the future, but the team will likely spend the next two months deciding which middle infield position is the best fit as his long-term home. The 21-year-old is batting only .200 (6-for-30) in the majors this year, but his .303/.371/.599 slash line with 13 homers in 37 games for Triple-A Rochester represents a huge step forward in his offensive development.

Rodgers went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in Saturday's 5-3 triumph over San Diego.

Rodgers' third-inning home run gave Colorado an early 2-0 lead, though he failed to do anything else productive in the game. The middle infielder now has four homers in his last six games and the power surge has raised his slugging percentage 50 points from .423 to.473.

Marte (hamstring) was activated off the injured list Saturday.

Marte missed just over a month with a strained left hamstring. He went hitless in three rehab games but is nonetheless considered ready to go. Andrew Young was optioned in a corresponding move.

Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Friday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

Garcia was called up by the Nationals on Wednesday, and he put the team on the board with his first home run of the season Friday. The 21-year-old will likely serve as the primary second baseman for the major-league club after Trea Turner (illness) and Josh Harrison were recently traded.

India went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double, two home runs, three runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 6-2 win over the Mets.

The rookie put together the best performance of his brief career, leading off the game with a solo shot and then capping the scoring for the Reds with a two-run blast off Anthony Banda in the ninth inning. In 14 games since the All-Star break, India is slashing .309/.433/.582 with four of his 10 homers on the year.

Chavis was traded from the Red Sox to the Pirates on Friday, Keith Law of The Athletic reports.

Chavis was once a fairly highly rated prospect, but he's failed to live up to his potential through his first 168 MLB games. He's struck out in 33.6 percent of his plate appearances while slashing just .234/.291/.413. The move to one of the league's most pitcher-friendly parks in Pittsburgh certainly doesn't help his outlook, though he's at least now with a rebuilding organization that could give him the opportunity to work through his struggles in a regular role.

Lux (hamstring) is rehabbing at the Dodgers' spring training facility and will begin a rehab assignment soon, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.

Lux has been taking batting practice and sprinting, and he recently indicated that his recovery from a strained left hamstring is going better than expected. A specific date for the start of his rehab assignment has not been determined, but he remains likely to return to the big club in early August. It's unclear where Lux will fit in once he returns, however, as Corey Seager (hand) is slated to return to action Friday and the recently acquired Trea Turner may be able to come off the COVID-19 injured list within the next week.

Frazier isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Rockies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Frazier led off in each of his first two appearances with his new club, and he went 2-for-10 with two runs and a strikeout. He'll get a breather as Jake Cronenworth shifts to the keystone while Eric Hosmer starts at first base.

Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner suffered an oblique injury while attempting to check his swing Wednesday, and he'll be unavailable for at least 10 days. The Cubs called up Sergio Alcantara to serve as infield depth, but David Bote will likely work as the primary second baseman while the 24-year-old Hoerner is sidelined.

Hoerner (oblique) isn't starting Thursday's game against Cincinnati.

Hoerner exited Wednesday's loss to the Reds due to right oblique tightness, and he'll be unable to return to the lineup Thursday. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but David Bote will start at second base and bat eighth.