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The Diamondbacks are expected to have Marte anchored at one position next season instead of having him bouncing between second base and center field, Steve Gilbert of the Diamondbacks' official site reports.

Marte has battled injury issues since the end of 2019, which management believes could be partially related to having him play multiple positions. This is the same refrain we've heard from Arizona's brass the last couple of seasons, but they've opted to take advantage of Marte's versatility. "I would think at this stage, we're going to probably zone in a little bit more on one position," Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said. "That is my gut feeling right now, but I want to hear from the coaches as well." Marte has seen a lot of time at second base over the last week, which could be a sign of things to come, particularly if they deem outfield prospect Alek Thomas is ready for the majors to start 2022.

Mayfield went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-5 loss to the Astros.

Mayfield went deep off Jose Urquidy in the second inning to put the Angels on the board. In addition, he walked in the sixth frame. It is just the second time he got on base twice in his last nine games. The 30-year-old is slashing .211/.277/.432 with 10 long balls, 26 RBI and 25 runs scored in 240 plate appearances this season.

Albies went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-1 win against Arizona.

Albies launched a solo shot off Arizona starter Luke Weaver to give Atlanta an early four-run lead it wouldn't relinquish. The long ball is the 24-year-old's sixth of September as more than one third of his 16 hits this month have left the yard, though Albies is batting a mediocre .225 across 70 September at-bats.

Clement went 2-for-3 with a solo home run during Tuesday's win over the Royals.

Clement took Daniel Lynch deep with a 396-foot blast in the third inning. The long ball accounted for his first hit in three games since getting recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday. Overall this season, the 25-year-old is batting .227/.276/.336 with three homers across 39 games.

Kemp will take a seat versus the Mariners on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old sits for the second consecutive contest. He had secured at least one hit in eight of 11 games to open the month before going hitless in his last four contests. Mark Canha will shift over to left field and Chad Pinder will start in right field and bat sixth.

Rojas is sitting Tuesday versus the Braves.

The second baseman will take a seat after starting seven consecutive contests, collecting eight hits. He'll be replaced at second base by Ketel Marte while Jake McCarthy will start in center field and bat seventh.

Arroyo was activated from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

The 26-year-old last played in the majors Aug. 26 prior to testing positive for COVID-19. The platoon player suffered more severe symptoms than his teammates and thus missed almost a month. Arroyo has posted a career-high six home runs and 25 RBI in 53 games this season. Jack Lopez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move.

McNeil will sit Tuesday against the Red Sox, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

McNeil sits after starting nine straight games in left field, a stretch in which he hit .344/.382/.563. Kevin Pillar will fill in for him Tuesday.

Gimenez is not starting Tuesday against the Royals.

He'll get his first rest since Sept. 14 after going a combined 1-for-5 with a solo homer during Monday's twin bill. Ernie Clement starts at second base with Yu Chang slotting in at shortstop Tuesday.

Rosario was activated from the bereavement list and placed on the COVID-19 injured list while he goes through intake protocols, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Rosario will need to pass through the virus protocols after leaving the United States to attend to a family matter. The 25-year-old will likely only miss a couple more days before rejoining the lineup.