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McNeil will play third base in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against St. Louis, David Lennon of Newsday reports.

McNeil's main focus this spring has been on learning left field, where the Mets hope he'll spend the majority of this season. However, with Jed Lowrie (knee) and Todd Frazier (oblique) currently banged up, McNeil could be needed at third base instead to begin the year. McNeil appeared four times there in the majors last season and started occasionally at the position in the minors, so the transition should be an easier one.

Albies (foot) is starting at second base and batting sixth in Friday's spring game against the Phillies.

Albies exited Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on the left foot, but his quick return confirms his removal was precautionary. The 22-year-old is 4-for-16 with two walks and two strikeouts thus far in spring training.

Urias (hamstrings) is not in the lineup for Friday's spring game against the Athletics, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Urias has yet to return to game action since being scratched from Tuesday's contest due to general fatigue in both hamstrings. The 21-year-old is apparently close to returning to the lineup, but it's unsurprising the Padres have remained cautious with Urias, as he's battled hamstring issues over the last six months.

Rosario (hand) is out of the lineup for Friday's spring game against the Marlins, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

Rosario was hit by a pitch on the left hand during Monday's game against the Rays and has yet to return to game action. The 23-year-old will hopefully return to the lineup within a few days as he appears to have avoided serious injury with X-rays coming back negative.

Marte went 3-for-3 with a run scored Thursday against Cleveland.

Marte singled in the first, third and fifth inning of Thursday's exhibition, improving his batting average to .400 this spring. He drew the start in center field, where he projects as a starter this season for the Diamondbacks.

Hernandez went 2-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored Thursday against the Angels.

Hernandez laced a single to center field in the second inning and reached base again in the third on a groundball single to left. He's slashing .333/.350/.850 and has driven in six runs so far this spring.

Rosario (hand) is out of the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

Rosario hasn't played since Monday, when he was removed from the Mets' exhibition against the Rays after taking a pitch off his left hand. With X-rays on Rosario's hand returning negative, the Mets are just taking a cautious approach with their star young shortstop while he contends with some soreness. He should check back into the lineup within a few days.

Albies left Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on the left foot, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

The injury doesn't appear to be serious -- Braves manager Brian Snitker said Albies was nearly due to come out of the game anyway, and the removal was only precautionary. After a team off-day Thursday, the second baseman is expected back in the starting lineup Friday against the Phillies.

Urias (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Thursday against the Rangers.

There was a report Wednesday that Urias could be ready to return to action for this contest, but that will not be the case. He completed a full workout Wednesday, uninhibited, but given the hamstring issues he has dealt with over the past six months, the team appears to be exercising caution.

Solarte logged six innings in left field in the Giants' last spring training contest Monday.

Solarte was brought in to the Giants' camp on a minor-league deal to compete for a utility-infield role. Monday's usage in the outfield hints that the club may have a larger utility role in mind. Adding outfield eligibility certainly wouldn't hurt.