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Urias isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Urias will get a breather after he struck out five times across the last two games. Pablo Reyes will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Rojas isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Rojas has gone 8-for-19 with four home runs, a double, seven runs and six RBI across the last five games. However, Pavin Smith will shift to right field while Tim Locastro starts in center.

Mathias announced via his personal Twitter account that he underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday.

Mathias was initially hopeful to avoid surgery when he tore his labrum in spring training, but he ultimately reversed course after failing to progress as expected over the past six weeks. Even before the shoulder injury surfaced, the 26-year-old utility man was considered a borderline candidate to make the Brewers' Opening Day club, so he could be at risk of being non-tendered this winter.

Marte (hamstring) will begin taking at-bats during games at Arizona's alternate site, NIck Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

The plan is to have Marte lightly jog out of the batter's box before ramping up his intensity. Manager Torey Lovullo did not have an update on where Marte was in his running progression.

Rojas went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Marlins.

The 26-year-old got Arizona on the board in the fifth inning by taking Sandy Alcantara deep. Rojas is on a tear, going 8-for-19 over the last five games with four of his five homers on the year, and with Kole Calhoun (hamstring) likely out until mid-June, he'll get a chance to settle in as the starting right fielder.

Rodgers (hamstring) took at-bats against rehabbing Rockies starter Kyle Freeland (shoulder) in a simulated game Tuesday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Rodgers was reportedly running the bases after getting a hit in the sim game -- a sign that the 24-year-old may be nearly recovered from the right hamstring strain he suffered in mid-March. With the minor-league season beginning Tuesday, Rodgers will likely report to Triple-A Albuquerque in the near future to complete a rehab assignment. Once the hamstring injury is in the rearview mirror, Rodgers could be a candidate to fill an everyday role in the Colorado infield alongside shortstop Trevor Story.

Hoerner (forearm) said he expects to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Cubs' upcoming road series in Detroit, which begins May 14, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner was one of three Cubs players placed on the IL ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers, but manager David Ross suggested that each of the trio will likely be in store for an abbreviated stay on the shelf. Assuming Hoerner's prediction comes to pass and he's ready to go by the middle of the month, he should be able to settle back in as the Cubs' everyday second baseman. Before suffering the left forearm strain Sunday, Hoerner appeared to have solidified a regular role by batting .389 with an 8:7 BB:K and three stolen bases in his first 11 games with the Cubs.

Forsythe signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday and was assigned to Triple-A Nashville, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Forsythe will serve as organizational depth for a Brewers team that has seen far more than its fair share of injuries so far this season. The 34-year-old has some good seasons on his resume, but he hasn't produced a wRC+ higher than 75 since 2017.

The Cubs placed Hoerner on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left forearm strain, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner was one of three Cubs placed on the IL ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers. Though Hoerner wasn't forced to exit Sunday's loss to the Reds after colliding with teammate Ian Happ, the Cubs apparently sent him for follow-up tests that revealed the forearm injury. Given that the injury is to his non-throwing arm, Hoerner will likely face a shorter recovery timeline than what might normally be associated with a forearm strain. Since his late-April call-up, Hoerner appeared to have seized hold of an everyday role in the infield by slashing .389/.500/.556 with three stolen bases over his first 11 games. Hoerner's move to the IL likely reopens regular duties at the keystone for David Bote.

Hoerner is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Hoerner collided with teammate Ian Happ in Sunday's game against the Reds, though only Happ was forced to leave the game. Both players will be on the bench Monday, with David Bote starting at second base.