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Marte (groin) is back in the lineup as expected for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Marte didn't play Saturday or Sunday due to a groin cramp but is back as expected for Monday's contest. He'll bat second and play second base against the Dodgers.

Rosario could see some action in center field later in the season, Russell Dorsey of MLB.com reports. "He's still our starting shortstop. There's nothing imminent," Mets manager Mickey Callaway said Sunday. "It's just something we're thinking about and maybe preparing for."

While Callaway phrased the plan as the Mets wanting to have more lineup versatility, Rosario's defensive struggles at shortstop this season have certainly played a part in any thoughts of a position switch for the 23-year-old. The fact that the club is getting little offense from Juan Lagares or Carlos Gomez is also a factor. On the season, Rosario is slashing .257/.297/.417 with eight homers and nine steals in 75 games -- numbers which would have significantly less long-term fantasy appeal from an outfielder than a middle infielder.

Marte (groin) was available off the bench for Sunday's game against the Giants, Julia Stambaugh and Jenna Ortiz of the Arizona Republic reports.

Marte missed games Saturday and Sunday after sustaining a left groin cramp Friday, but was feeling better and eager to play, per the comments of manager Torey Lovullo. "I decided that the best thing would be to just use him off the bench today if needed and gear him up for the series starting tomorrow," said the manager. That sounds like Lovullo is expecting Marte to play Monday when Arizona kicks off a home series against the Dodgers.

Diaz has been out of the lineup the last two days at Triple-A New Orleans due to a sore knee, Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio reports.

Diaz is enjoying a strong season for the Baby Cakes with a .292/.377/.549 slash line and 16 home runs in 71 games, but he's taking a few days off after tweaking his knee. The 22-year-old isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list and should return to action within the next couple days.

Marte (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Marte exited Friday's game with a left groin cramp and will be held out of the lineup for the second straight game. The injury doesn't appear overly serious, but the Diamondbacks will nonetheless remain cautious with the 25-year-old. Tim Locastro will start in center field Sunday while Ildemaro Vargas starts at the keystone in the series finale.

Frazier is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Frazier will head to the bench for the second time in the series with lefty Joey Lucchesi on the mound for the Friars. Kevin Newman will slide over to second base while Jung Ho Kang starts at shortstop.

Marte (groin) is not in the lineup Saturday against San Francisco.

Marte left Friday's game with a left groin cramp. The issue doesn't appear to be particularly serious, but he'll get at least one day to rest. Ildemaro Vargas will start at second base in his absence.

McNeil will get the day off Sunday against the Cubs, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McNeil will sit after starting six straight contests. He had a strong performance in Saturday's blowout victory over the Cubs, going 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI. His season slash line now sits at an excellent .342/.407/.494.

Hernandez remains on the bench Saturday against Colorado.

Hernandez will sit for the second straight game. He's hitting .146/.212/.229 over his last 14 games. Max Muncy will remain the starter at second base.

McNeil went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a 5-4 victory against the Cubs on Friday.

The 27-year-old is having quite a month, as he is 24-for-67 (.358) with eight extra-base hits in June. McNeil has recorded multiple hits in each of his last four games. He is batting .341 with five home runs, 24 RBI, 32 runs and two steals in 232 at-bats this season.