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Turang is 15-for-52 (.288) with five RBI, four stolen bases and an 8:9 BB:K through 14 games with Low-A Wisconsin.

Turang has just three extra-base hits thus far -- all doubles -- but the 19-year-old is getting the job done in the contact and on-base departments, and is showing some speed. He has demonstrated quality plate discipline and has been efficient swiping bases since being taken in the first round last year, posting a 39:43 BB:K and 18 steals in 21 attempts over 56 minor-league games.

Frazier (back) popped out to right field as a pinch hitter Sunday against San Francisco.

He ran sprints and took grounders at second base prior to Sunday's game. Frazier hasn't started since Wednesday, but his pinch-hitting appearance suggests he could return to the starting lineup as soon as Monday.

Urias has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Urias struggled during spring training and out of the gate to start the season, so the Padres will option him to Triple-A in the hopes that regular at-bats will help him get on track at the dish, per Cassavell. He had just two hits in 24 at-bats with the big club this season before this move. In a corresponding move, Manuel Margot has been activated from the paternity list.

Frazier (back) is out of the lineup for the third straight game Sunday against San Francisco.

Back spasms have kept Frazier out of the lineup for the entirety of the weekend series. Colin Moran starts at second base in his absence.

Hernandez is on the bench Saturday against the Brewers.

Hernandez sits for the second straight game despite hitting a game-winning pinch-hit homer in Friday's contest. According to Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times, it's just a pair of scheduled off days for the 27-year-old, as he is slated to start Sunday's series finale as well as all three upcoming games against the Cubs.

Frazier (back) remains out of the lineup Saturday against San Francisco.

Frazier sat Friday due to back spasms, an issue which will keep him from the lineup for at least one more game. Pablo Reyes will start at second base for the second straight contest.

Frazier missed Friday's game due to back spasms, 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh reports.

The issue isn't thought to be serious, but the Bucs went with Pablo Reyes at second base. Frazier is slashing .274/.366/.403 with one homer and two stolen bases in 62 at-bats.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's loss to the Cubs.

Marte attempted to lead a rally in the ninth inning by doubling home a run, but the Diamondbacks would fall 5-1 in the series opener. The 25-year-old has been impressive at the dish through 19 games this season and is hitting .250 with four homers, 15 RBI and two stolen bases.

Hernandez is not in Friday's starting lineup against the Brewers, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Dodgers will shift Max Muncy to second base for the second game of the series, which in turn sends Hernandez to the bench. He's struggled at the dish of late, collecting just two hits in his last 14 at-bats, so a night off could be just what the utility man needs to turn around his approach at the plate.

Frazier is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

The 27-year-old will head to the bench with left-hander Madison Bumgarner taking the mound for the Giants. Frazier started the last nine games at second base and is out of the lineup for only the second time this season. Pablo Reyes will start at second base and bat sixth in his absence.