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McNeil (cramps) will lead off and serve as the designated hitter for Friday's game against the Rays.

McNeil left Tuesday's game against the Orioles with what was referred to as "body cramps" and did not start Wednesday. He's ready to go following Thursday's off day, albeit only as a hitter for now.

Hoerner (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list as expected Friday and will bat eighth and play second base against the Tigers.

He spent a minimum-length stay on the injured list after straining his forearm during a collision with teammate Ian Happ in early May. Hoerner had gotten off to an excellent start in 11 games prior to the injury, hitting .389/.500/.556 with three steals. Nick Martini was optioned in a corresponding move.

India went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and another run scored during Thursday's loss to the Rockies.

India contributed to a monstrous eight-run rally in the eighth inning by cranking a three-run long ball against Mychal Givens. It was just the second homer of the season for the 24-year-old, who is batting .222/.313/.358 across 28 games.

Marte (hamstring) will play center field in a four-inning simulated game Friday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

Marte had hoped that he'd be able to begin a rehab assignment Thursday or Friday, but he'll instead see game action in a sim game. If his appearance in the simulated game goes well, the 27-year-old could begin a rehab assignment in the near future.

Rodgers (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

Rodgers had been playing in simulated games at the Rockies' extended spring training facility recently, and he'll start at second base during his first rehab game Thursday. It's not yet clear how much time Rodgers will spend with the Triple-A club, but he appears to be nearing his return to major-league game action.

Diaz (illness) isn't starting Thursday against the Diamondbacks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Diaz was removed from Wednesday's game against Arizona as a precautionary measure since he wasn't feeling well. Jon Berti will start at second base and bat fifth.

Diaz left Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks as a precaution since he isn't feeling well, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports. He was cleared by a doctor after being removed from the contest.

The 24-year-old went 0-for-1 before being lifted for a pinch hitter during the third inning. Diaz should be considered day-to-day, with his availability for Thursday's series finale likely dependent on if he still feels under the weather.

Kim went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in a 5-3 win over Colorado in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.

Kim showed some speed with an infield single and stolen base in the second inning. The 25-year-old Kim will likely take over as San Diego's shortstop while Fernando Tatis is on the COVID-19 injured list. Through 77 plate appearances, Kim has one home run, six RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases while slashing .197/.247/.254.

Kim will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rockies.

With Fernando Tatis on the injured list for a second time -- this time after testing positive for COVID-19 -- Kim should get another trial as San Diego's everyday shortstop. The 25-year-old rookie has thus far struggled to adapt from the jump from the Korea Baseball Organization to MLB, though his inconsistent playing time probably hasn't helped his cause. Kim is slashing .191/.243/.250 with a 24.3 percent strikeout rate through his first 74 plate appearances in the big leagues.

Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Wednesday that Peguero is nursing a minor right knee contusion, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. "I would highly anticipate seeing [Peguero] back in the [High-A Greensboro] lineup in the coming days," Tomczyk said.

The bruised knee has kept Peguero out of action since Sunday, but the young shortstop looks poised to get back on the field by the end of the week. The 20-year-old was off to a hot start to the season prior to picking up the injury, slashing .389/.450/.778 with two home runs and four stolen bases in his first five games.