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Frazier isn't in the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.

Max Moroff will start at second base and hit second Sunday when the Pirates take on Michael Wacha and the Cardinals. Frazier has played two games since coming off the disabled list on Friday and gone 3-for-6 over said outings.

Rosario (finger) is in the lineup Sunday against the Reds, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

After being held out of the starting lineup for six games, Rosario is ready to return to action. He'll start at shortstop and hit sixth Sunday. Rosario has played 32 games for the Mets this season and hit .245/.272/.427 in that time.

Marte went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Padres.

Marte has recorded hits in eight of his last nine games, with multi-hit efforts in the past three contests boosting his season average to .284. Though he's continuing to reach base at a steady clip, Marte hasn't been looking to run as often as expected, stealing just two bags on three attempts in 54 games. Even so, the impact Marte provides in the average and runs categories -- not to mention his burgeoning power -- should be enough to make him a useful lineup cog in NL-only and most deep-mixed-league formats.

Forsythe went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Rockies.

It was the first time the veteran second baseman delivered anything of note since his last homer Aug. 25. Forsythe has performed below expectations all season, posting a .230/.359/.326 slash line with not much else to show despite holding an everyday job in a potent lineup. Unless Saturday's homer sparks an unlikely hot streak, fantasy owners who are still playing for something may want to explore better options.

Frazier went 2-for-5 on Saturday with a solo inside-the-park homer and an RBI double during the Pirates' 4-3 loss to the Cardinals.

On his round tripper, he lofted a ball to center field that hit the wall, and center fielder Dexter Fowler suffered a knee injury while trying to make the grab, allowing Frazier to stand up when crossing home plate. Frazier has seized the majority of reps at second base with Josh Harrison (hand) likely out for at least another week.

Drury is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.

Drury recently homered in back-to-back games, but he's still batting just .220 with a .423 slugging percentage since the All-Star break. With Paul Goldschmidt (elbow) returning to first base Saturday, Daniel Descalso will presumably take back over as the primary second baseman in Arizona.

Rosario (finger) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Reds.

This marks Rosario's sixth straight absence and he hasn't appeared off the bench in any of the Mets' last five games. While X-rays were negative and Rosario's finger is said to be improving, it's uncertain when he may be able to return to the lineup. Jose Reyes continues to fill in at shortstop.

Rosario (finger) is out of the lineup Friday against the Reds.

Although the condition of Rosario's finger is improving, the Mets aren't taking any chances with their prized rookie. Jose Reyes will start at shortstop and hit leadoff while Rosario sits out for the fifth straight game.

Rosario has diminished swelling in his right index finger, but remains day-to-day, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

It remains to be seen if he will get back in the lineup Friday against lefty Amir Garrett, or if he will sit out a fifth consecutive game. If he needs another day, Jose Reyes would be the likely starter at shortstop.

Frazier (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day DL prior to Friday's game in St. Louis, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

The 25-year-old is hitting a very respectable .280 with a .351 OBP in his first full season in the big leagues. Unfortunately, he has chipped in just four home runs and eight steals in 391 plate appearances, so his lack of power and impact speed caps his value in roto leagues. He should serve as the Pirates' primary second baseman over the rest of the season, but with expanded rosters, he is unlikely to start every day.