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Hoerner (back) is starting at second base and batting eighth in Wednesday's spring game against the Padres.

The 23-year-old was scratched from Sunday's lineup with back tightness and was held out the past couple days, but he'll return to game action Wednesday. Hoerner is competing with David Bote for the starting job at the keystone in camp.

The Pirates reassigned Peguero to minor-league camp Tuesday.

The top prospect didn't see any Grapefruit League action because he arrived late to camp due to visa issues. Peguero, who hit a combined .326/.382/.485 in 227 at-bats in 2019, will likely start 2021 in High-A.

Bae was reassigned to minor-league camp Wednesday.

Bae worked with the major-league coaching staff to begin spring training but wasn't in contention for a spot on the big-league roster given his lack of experience in the minors. The 21-year-old appeared in 11 Grapefruit League games this year and went 2-for-11 with two runs, one RBI, one walk and three strikeouts.

Marte was pulled from Tuesday's spring game against the Athletics due to left ankle soreness, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

The 27-year-old apparently rolled his ankle while running the bases Tuesday, though manager Torey Lovullo indicated it's not a serious concern. Marte should be considered day-to-day, but at this point it doesn't appear his status for Opening Day should be affected by the injury.

Marte was replaced in center field by Daulton Varsho in Tuesday's game against the A's after possibly injuring himself running the bases, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Marte returned to the lineup Tuesday after getting hit on the foot by a pitch in Monday's game, so he may have aggravated that bruise.

McNeil has only one hit, a solo home run, in 18 at-bats through his first seven Grapefruit League appearances.

He's also had some defensive issues at third base, and his 0:4 BB:K could use some work. McNeil's starting job isn't in any jeopardy, however. He should spend most of his time at second base while hitting near the top of the order after beginning his big-league career with a .319/.383/.501 slash line across three seasons.

The Brewers placed Mathias (shoulder) on the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Mathias becomes the second Brewers utility man to hit the 60-day IL, joining Tim Lopes (oblique). According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, manager Craig Counsell said Mathias was diagnosed with a torn labrum, but he doesn't believe the injury will sideline the 26-year-old for the entire season. That said, Mathias acknowledged that his recovery timeline will hinge on whether he needs surgery to address the injury. For now, Mathias is hopeful to address the labrum tear through non-surgical means, which would allow him to return to action in 3-to-4 months, per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com.

Kim (illness) will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

Kim missed only two days of work after coming down with the illness, so his preparation for Opening Day won't be too affected. The rookie has gone 2-for-18 with four walks and seven strikeouts through his first nine Cactus League games.

Marte (foot) is back in the lineup Tuesday against Oakland, batting second and playing center field.

Marte got hit in the foot by a pitch Monday against the Mariners, but he checked out fine after the game. He won't even need a single day off despite the fact that it's still spring training, so there's seemingly little reason to worry about any lingering effects.

According to manager Torey Luvullo, Marte is "fine" after being struck by a pitch on his right foot during Monday's spring game against Seattle, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Marte was lifted from the exhibition after getting hit by the pitch, but it appears this move was only precautionary. The Diamondbacks will likely proceed with caution over the next few days with their starting center fielder, however.