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Hernandez is starting in left field Thursday and leading off against the Diamondbacks.

Hernandez is batting leadoff for the third time this season Thursday. In his other two games serving as the leadoff batter, Hernandez has gone 4-for-8 with a run and three strikeouts. He'll be facing left-hander Robbie Ray on Thursday, a pitcher he's gone 2-for-5 against with a pair of extra base hits.

Wall, 20, is batting .393/.414/.571 with one home run, eight RBI and one steal through six games with High-A Modesto.

Wall often gets lost in the shuffle among the likes of Trevor Story, David Dahl and Ryan McMahon. However, he hit .286/.366/.439 with seven home runs, 47 RBI and 25 steals in 2015, mostly at Low-A. He should be able to take full advantage of the friendly hitting confines of the California League this season.

Diaz went 4-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and three runs scored in a game with Low-A Wisconsin on Wednesday.

Wednesday's game was Diaz's best early this season, but he has impressed at the plate in other games as well, owning a .381/.519/.714 slash line and 6:4 BB:K ratio through seven contests. Diaz will turn 20 in May and is playing full-season ball for the first time this year, so he may spend all of 2016 with Wisconsin regardless of performance.

Albies currently has a six-game hitting streak, hitting .385 (10-for-26) with a stolen base and three runs for Double-A Mississippi.

He also hit .371 with a .907 OPS in 16 spring games with the Braves this year. The 19-year-old prospect could be in the majors as soon as the beginning of next season.

Beckham reached base three times and went 2-for-3 at the plate on Tuesday against the Nationals.

Beckham was given the start at second base and batted eighth in the Braves' lineup. The 29-year-old has only started in two of the Braves' first seven games and has been more of a utility backup for the club. He's 3-for-12 at the plate in his six appearances, four of which came as a pinch-hitter later on in the game.

The Padres are hopeful to get Solarte (hamstring) back before the end of April, MLB.com's AJ Cassavell reports.

The Padres' starting third baseman appears to be progressing nicely in his recovery from a strained hamstring, and he should return in late April or early May. In the meantime, Alexi Amarista and Adam Rosales figure to get the starts at the hot corner for San Diego.

Hernandez will get the start in left field Tuesday and is batting leadoff against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

The Dodgers are already without Scott Van Slyke and Carl Crawford due to back injuries, so Hernandez will get the start in left Tuesday to help add another right-handed bat to the lineup against lefty Patrick Corbin. Hernandez has gone 4-for-12 to start the year and should see semi-regular playing time with Van Slyke and Crawford sidelined, but Van Slyke's expected return in the coming days could render Hernandez useful only in daily formats this week.

Solarte (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Solarte suffered a strained right hamstring in Saturday's contest, and that ailment will ultimately require a DL stint. Being this early in the season, the Padres don't appear to be taking any chances with their regular third baseman. While Solarte is on the shelf, look for Adam Rosales to see some extra reps, while Alexi Amarista will be recalled from Triple-A to provide reserve infield depth.

Solarte (hamstring) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.

Solarte had to exit Saturday's contest early due to a right hamstring injury, and it appears the same ailment will force him to miss the Sunday afternoon matchup. Look for a report on the status of Solarte in the near future, while in the meantime, Adam Rosales will take over at the hot corner. Consider Solarte questionable for Monday's series opener against the Phillies.

Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a double and run scored in Saturday's 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Giants.

Hernandez notched the start at second base and took Chase Utley's leadoff spot for the day due to the presence of southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the hill. Hernandez now has three hits in his two starting opportunities, and is hitting .364 through his first 11 at-bats of the new season. He figures to continue receiving periodic starts against left-handed pitching.