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Rodgers went 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run homer and two runs in Tuesday's spring win over the Diamondbacks.

Rodgers had gone just 1-for-5 with a single and two strikeouts across his past two games, but he was dominant in the early innings of Tuesday's Cactus League matchup. After C.J. Cron led off the top of the second inning with a double, Rodgers blasted a two-run homer to left field to put the Rockies on the board. He then led off the top of the fourth inning with a double of his own and came around to score. The 24-year-old is a strong candidate to carve out regular playing time in the infield if he can produce once the season gets underway.

Atlanta scratched Albies from its lineup for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against Pittsburgh due to a stiff neck.

Ehire Adrianza was a late addition to the lineup card, filling in for Albies at second base and as Atlanta's No. 2 hitter. The team hasn't commented on the severity of Albies' injury, but he was presumably scratched as a precaution and is likely being viewed as day-to-day.

Lux is hitting .455 (5-for-11) with a pair of RBI in four spring contests.

Four of Lux's five hits have been singles, but the 23-year-old is still looking good. After spending much of 2020 at the team's alternate training site, Lux has a legitimate shot at claiming the lead role at second base by Opening Day, especially if he can continue showing that his bat is ready for the big leagues throughout the spring.

Drury (undisclosed) is listed on the Mets' travel roster for Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Drury has yet to make his spring debut, but his inclusion on the travel roster implies that he's at least rejoined the Mets and has taken part in some workouts after his arrival to camp was delayed due to an unspecified issue. As a non-roster invitee, Drury is facing an uphill battle to win an Opening Day bench role with New York.

Frazier (groin) went 2-for-3 with an infield single and an RBI double in Sunday's win over the Orioles.

Frazier legged out a ground ball to second base without re-injuring the groin muscle that kept him sidelined for the first week. While the 29-year-old eased his way back into the lineup as a designated hitter Sunday, he's expected to primarily play second base and occasionally move to the outfield. It wouldn't be surprising to see the team attempt to trade Frazier in the coming months as he's one of several options at second base and is set to make $4 million for the rebuilding Pirates.

Frazier (groin) will make his spring debut in Sunday's exhibition game against the Orioles.

Frazier sat out the first week of games due to his sore groin, but he is ready to take the field for the first time this spring. He will be limited to DH duty, but he will be able to maximize his at-bats, as he will man the leadoff spot in Sunday's contest.

Urias's hamstring strain is considered very minor, and he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday against the Giants, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Urias left Friday's game against Colorado with the issue, but it was considered precautionary at the time. Manager Craig Counsell reiterated that it wasn't a serious issue Saturday, so his preparation for Opening Day shouldn't be noticeably set back.

Urias was diagnosed with a mild left hamstring strain Saturday, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.

Urias was removed from Friday's spring game against the Rockies as a precautionary measure, and he'll be shut down from baseball activities for several days following his diagnosis. It's not yet clear whether his absence will impact his availability for Opening Day.

Hoerner went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two RBI in Friday's Cactus League game against Cleveland.

Hoerner is off to a great start this spring, as he's now 7-for-8 with three extra-base hits and a steal so far in Cactus League action. The 23-year-old is competing with David Bote, Ildemaro Vargas and potentially the newly added Eric Sogard for playing time at second base, so Hoerner can really help himself out if he keeps this up.

Frazier (groin) is not in the lineup for Saturday's spring game against the Yankees, according to Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic.

Frazier tweaked his groin in late February, and the injury has prevented him from seeing any action through the first week of spring games. It remains to be seen when he will take the field, but at this point it still seems likely he will be ready for Opening Day.