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Kemp went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a homer, two RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's win over Kansas City.

Kemp had an excellent day at the plate, scoring on a Seth Brown single in the first and again when Brown grounded out to short in the third. Kemp tagged home once more on a two-run blast in the eighth that put the Royals up 8-4. It was his first home run since May 9. Until Friday, Kemp had been on a cold streak, going hitless in six straight games. He now has four total hits in his last two games and raised his batting average to .231.

Castro went 3-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Castro knocked an RBI triple to open the scoring in the fourth inning. He was also on base with a single before scoring on Kody Clemens' sixth-inning blast. Prior to Saturday, Castro had gone 0-for-17 in his last five games around a couple of absences due to a calf injury. The infielder has a serviceable .286/.302/.442 slash line with four home runs, 17 RBI and 18 runs scored in 47 contests. He hasn't attempted a stolen base, but he has notched two triples and eight doubles.

Altuve went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Yankees.

Altuve took Michael King deep for a solo shot in the top of the eighth inning, expanding the Astros' lead to 2-0. The long ball was his 14th of the season and second in five games. The second baseman has been hot recently, going 8-for-26 with two homers, two doubles, two RBI and seven runs over the last seven games. Altuve remains one of the best fantasy options at his position in his 12th major-league campaign.

Drury went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 9-2 loss to the Giants.

Drury went yard in the eighth inning, but it was far too late to make an impact on the result. He's clubbed seven of his 15 homers in his last 21 contests while going 28-for-84 (.333) in June. The productive month has boosted his slash line to .270/.329/.522 with 37 RBI, 44 runs scored, a stolen base and 13 doubles in 61 contests overall. As long as the bat stays hot, Drury should be penciled in for a near-everyday role at third base and as the No. 2 hitter.

Estrada went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a stolen base, a walk and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Reds.

Estrada received a day off Friday, but it didn't slow down his recent momentum at the plate. He's hit safely in six of his last seven games, going 7-for-27 (.259) with two homers, four RBI, six runs and two stolen bases in that span. The 26-year-old has settled in with a .264/.320/.400 slash line, six homers, 11 steals in 13 attempts, 30 RBI, 40 runs scored, 12 doubles and a triple through 259 plate appearances. With Brandon Crawford still shaking off a knee injury, Estrada could shift over from second base to shortstop on occasion in the short term.

India received a negative X-ray on his hand following Saturday's loss to the Giants, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

India received good news following his early exit from Saturday's game as he did not suffer a fracture in his hand after he was hit by a pitch. He can be considered day-to-day moving forward.

India left Saturday's contest early following a hit-by-pitch, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

India was hit in his right wrist/hand in top of the fifth inning by Logan Webb, forcing him to later be removed for Matt Reynolds in the eighth. Due to the fact that he was able to stay in the game for multiple innings, India can be considered day-to-day heading into Sunday's series finale.

Stott isn't starting Saturday's game against the Padres, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Stott hit just .059 with a double, a run, an RBI, a walk and seven strikeouts over his last 11 games, and he'll take a seat for the second time in the last five matchups. Yairo Munoz is starting at the keystone and batting ninth.

Frazier isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Frazier started in the last four games and went 1-for-13 with a run, an RBI, three walks and a strikeout. Dylan Moore is starting at the keystone and batting ninth Saturday.

Lux isn't starting Saturday's game against Atlanta, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Lux recorded hits in six of the last seven games and hit .269 with a triple, three doubles, four runs and three RBI during that time. Hanser Alberto is starting at the keystone and batting seventh Saturday.