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Albies went 1-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Marlins.

He nearly led Atlanta to a ninth-inning comeback from a 4-1 deficit, doubling home Travis d'Arnaud before scoring himself on a Dansby Swanson groundout, but no one else on the team stepped up. Albies has hit safely in five straight games and is slashing .266/.272/.316 through 19 contests in May with a steal, six RBI and 12 runs, though he hasn't homered since April 23.

Arroyo replaced an injured J.D. Martinez (back) as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-4 extra-inning win over the Mariners.

Martinez was a late scratch and will get another 24 hours of rest with Monday's off day before Tuesday's series opener against the White Sox. "He's doing OK. Just a tight back," Red Sox manager Alex Cora told Ian Browne of MLB.com. "Give him today, give him tomorrow and let's see where he's at on Tuesday." It's uncertain if Arroyo will get the call in Chicago if Martinez is unavailable.

Rosario went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers.

Rosario got aboard with a single in his first at-bat, stole second and scored on an Owen Miller single. The steal was Rosario's second in his last three games and his third in four attempts this year. The 26-year-old is up to a .242/.291/.303 slash line with no home runs, 10 RBI, 16 runs scored, four doubles and two triples through 33 contests. Sunday was the first time he's batted second versus a right-handed pitcher since May 7 -- he's often hit fifth in recent games.

Gordman went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, an RBI and three runs scored in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Pirates.

Gorman knocked in the first run of the game with an RBI double. He also scored the next three times he got aboard in the blowout win. Through his first three major-league contests, the slugger is 5-for-10 with two walks, two doubles, an RBI and four runs scored. The Cardinals seem intent on getting him a look as the starter at second base, at least against right-handed pitchers, after he started the year on fire (.308/.367/.677 with 15 homers) at Triple-A Memphis.

Donovan went 3-for-6 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 18-4 win over the Pirates.

Donovan made his first start in the outfield, filling in for Dylan Carlson (hamstring) in right field. This was also Donovan's first three-hit game and his fourth multi-hit effort in 22 contests this year. The rookie utility man is slashing a strong .319/467/.489 with a home run, seven RBI, 10 runs scored, five doubles and a stolen base across 60 plate appearances.

Arraez went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Sunday's 7-6 win over Kansas City.

Arraez entered the leadoff spot with Byron Buxton getting the day off, and he made a strong impression. He started the game with a single and added two more base hits, including in the eighth inning when he scored on a Max Kepler hit. The 25-year-old has gone 8-for-16 with eight runs scored over his last four games, bringing his season slash line to .336/.437/.411 through 126 plate appearances.

Rengifo went 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base in a 4-1 win Sunday over Oakland.

Rengifo reached base safely three times Sunday, swiping his first bag of the season and hitting fifth in the Angels' lineup for the first time. He has been excellent since being recalled from Triple-A earlier this month and has a solid .313/.421/.438 batting line in 39 plate appearances. With five straight starts at the keystone, the 25-year-old appears to be Los Angeles' primary second baseman while David Fletcher (hip) is on the injured list.

Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run in a 5-2 win against Texas on Sunday.

Altuve led off the bottom of the first with his ninth home run and tacked on a double and run in the third inning. Following a sluggish April, the 32-year-old has been hot throughout May with a .343/.403/.757 slash line, eight home runs, 18 runs and 11 RBI.

Rengifo will start at second base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Tyler Wade is picking up a start in right field with Taylor Ward (arm) on the bench for the second game in a row, paving the way for Rengifo to man the keystone for the fifth straight contest. Rengifo has gone a respectable 5-for-16 with a home run in those past four games, so he could have a case for maintaining the everyday role at second base over Wade if Ward's injury proves to be a short-term concern. Wade has provided a .588 OPS on the season and likely profiles better as a utility player than an everyday middle infielder.

Kemp is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

With southpaw Patrick Sandoval on the bump for the Angels, the lefty-hitting Kemp will get a day off while Sheldon Neuse picks up a start at the keystone. Kemp had started in each of Oakland's last 18 games, leading off 15 times during that stretch while slashing .180/.257/.262.