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Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Diaz hit just .146 with two home runs, 10 RBI and six runs during his time with the major-league club, and he posted a 29.4 percent strikeout rate. He'll attempt to sort things out in the minors after Miguel Rojas (finger) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Jon Berti will likely serve as the primary third baseman going forward with Brian Anderson (shoulder) still on the shelf, while Deven Marrero could also see an uptick in playing time.

Hoerner (hamstring) went through the full range of baseball activities Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner has been out since late May with a strained left hamstring. The Cubs have yet to specify exactly when he'll return to action, but he doesn't appear to be too far off.

Garcia is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets.

The 21-year-old was expected to start against right-handed pitching with Starlin Castro (personal) on the restricted list, but lefty Joey Lucchesi is starting for New York. Castro was actually reinstated to the active roster Friday, though he'll sit for a day before rejoining the lineup while Jordy Mercer starts at third base. According to Maria Torres of The Athletic, a return trip to the minors wouldn't be surprising for Garcia since Washington is back up to full strength in the infield. The Nationals also will need outfield depth with Andrew Stevenson (oblique) sidelined.

Albies went 1-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Cardinals.

Albies tripled in the sixth inning, knocking in Ronald Acuna to increase Atlanta's lead to two runs. He later scored in the same inning on an Abraham Almonte double. The second baseman's batting average is down slightly at .250, but his .801 OPS is right around his career average. The 24-year-old has nine home runs, but he hasn't hit one since May 22. His six steals are second on the team behind Acuna's 14.

Dubon went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Thursday's 10-3 win over Arizona.

Entering Thursday, Dubon was just 2-for-18 (.111) across 10 games in June. He knocked an RBI single in the second inning and added an RBI double in the fourth. The 26-year-old utilityman is still slashing only .234/.272/.369 with four home runs, 19 RBI, 14 runs scored and two stolen bases through 151 plate appearances. Dubon's recent playing time has mostly come when Brandon Crawford needs a day off.

Urias went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Thursday's 7-3 loss to Colorado.

Urias accounted for two of Milwaukee's three hits in the contest, and he cleared the bases with a three-run double in the seventh inning. The 24-year-old was in an 0-for-10 rut entering Thursday's game. He's posted a lackluster .223/.326/.396 slash line with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 25 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases across 230 plate appearances this year. With Kolten Wong (oblique) expected to return from the injured list Friday, Urias will likely serve as Milwaukee's full-time third baseman going forward.

India went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 6-4 loss to San Diego.

The rookie second baseman put Cincinnati ahead with a two-run blast off San Diego closer Mark Melancon in the ninth inning. While the lead didn't last, the homer snapped India's streak of 10 games without a long ball. He's up to six homers, 29 RBI, 25 runs scored and four stolen bases across 57 games, which helps add up to a respectable .781 OPS through 216 plate appearances while often batting leadoff.

McNeil (hamstring) is expected to join the team either Sunday or Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil has been on a rehab assignment since Sunday and continues to progress towards a return. It's possible he is activated for the team's final matchup in a three-game set with the Nationals this weekend. His month-long absence could also end when the team opens up a three-game set against Atlanta on Monday.

Rodgers isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Rodgers had started each of the last two games and went 2-for-8 with two RBI and three strikeouts. Garrett Hampson will take over at second base and bat seventh.

Guillorme isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Guillorme started in five of the six games since returning from the injured list, and he went 3-for-15 with a run, five walks and five strikeouts during that time. Jose Peraza will start at second base and bat eighth.