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Marte started in center field and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 7-0 loss to Philadelphia

Marte made his first start since leaving Thursday's game with a hip injury. He entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter then played four innings at second base. It was uncertain if Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo would continue to use Marte in center field -- having his primary position be second base has often been a discussion topic among the team's decision makers -- but it looks like he'll continue on in center.

Chavis was removed from Saturday's game against the Cardinals with right elbow discomfort, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Chavis went 0-for-1 before being pulled from the contest during the fifth inning. The severity of the injury is unclear, and the 26-year-old should be considered day-to-day until more is known on the issue.

Frazier isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Frazier will retreat to the bench for a third consecutive game with left-hander Jose Suarez starting for the Halos. Jurickson Profar will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

Marte (hip) entered Friday's game as a pinch hitter and played four innings at second base in a 7-6 extra-inning loss to Philadelphia. He went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run.

Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic prior to the game that Marte's hip injury was not serious, adding that Marte would be available off the bench Friday. Marte is expected to start Saturday. It's interesting that Marte played second base, and not his usual home in center field. That could be due to the circumstances of the game, or perhaps the Diamondbacks want the oft-injured Marte playing a less stressful position. After the Diamondbacks waived Asdrubal Cabrera, at-bats are available at second and third base, though the team may want to give more regular infield work to players like Josh Rojas, Josh VanMeter and Drew Ellis.

Frazier isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

Frazier has lost out on playing time recently and will be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Jurickson Profar will start at the keystone and bat eighth.

McNeil isn't starting Friday's game against the Nationals, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Even though right-hander Paolo Espino is starting for the Nationals on Friday, McNeil will retreat to the bench for a second straight game. J.D. Davis will start at the hot corner and bat sixth.

Marte (hip) isn't starting Friday's game against the Phillies.

Marte was removed from Thursday's game due to right hip discomfort, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench. Jake McCarthy will take his place in center field and bat seventh.

Chavis went 4-for-5 with two runs scored in a win over the Cardinals on Thursday.

Drawing the start at second base and batting in the two hole, Chavis collected four hits in Thursday's victory. Chavis has now appeared in four games since being acquired from Boston at the trade deadline and is 7-for-17 with a homer, two RBI and three runs.

Lux was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Lux was sent down as the team activated Mookie Betts and also needed arms out of the bullpen after a 16-inning marathon Wednesday. However, manager Dave Roberts also said that Lux would benefit from everyday at-bats, something he wouldn't get with the big-league club. Roberts also noted the possibility that Lux would return to the Dodgers in September, but that's not a given as rosters expand to only 28 spots rather than 40 as was the case in past seasons.

Marte exited Thursday's game against the Phillies with right hip discomfort.

It's not clear how Marte suffered the injury, or if he's expected miss extended time. Marte was sidelined over two months with a pair of hamstring injuries earlier this season, so the team may opt to rest him regularly even if he avoids a serious issue.