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Arroyo (hamstring) participated in a full workout Tuesday and is hoping to begin a rehab assignment next week, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Arroyo resumed baseball activities last week, and he has now ramped up the intensity of his workouts. If all continues to go well, the infielder could begin a rehab stint next week, which would leave him on track to be activated at some point in late August.

Rojas (finger) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Rojas landed on the shelf just after the All-Star break with a dislocated left pinky finger, but he'll rejoin the active roster Tuesday after a three-game rehab assignment. The 27-year-old should reclaim the starting role at second base, shifting Josh VanMeter back to a bench role. Jake Hager was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

Polanco will sit Tuesday against the White Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Polanco has swung a hot bat thus far in this second half, slashing .330/.378/.648 with eight homers in 23 games. He'll get a rest Tuesday, with Luis Arraez starting at second base.

Rodgers (hand) is not starting Tuesday's game against the Astros.

Rodgers remains on the bench after exiting Saturday's contest with a right hand contusion, which he suffered on a hit-by-pitch. It's unclear whether he's available as a pinch hitter Tuesday. Garrett Hampson is playing second base and batting ninth in the series opener.

The Rockies selected Motter's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday.

The 31-year-old has dominated Triple-A this season, slashing .335/.460/.759 with 24 home runs and 57 RBI in 265 at-bats. Motter's only big-league stint was in 2018, when he appeared in 17 games with the Mariners and Twins. The utility player figures to get some action in the outfield while Raimel Tapia (toe) spends time on the injured list.

Espinal is not starting Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.

Espinal has just two hits in his last 18 at-bats dating back to July 31. He'll sit in favor of Breyvic Valera for the third time in five games during Tuesday's matinee, but he figures to have a chance to start the nightcap.

Lopez went 2-for-5 with an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 8-6 extra-innings loss to the Yankees.

The shortstop extended his hitting streak to five games, and he also stole a base for the second straight game. Lopez is now a perfect 10-for-10 in steals this year while adding 26 RBI, 44 runs scored and five triples through 100 games. The light-hitting 26-year-old has yet to swat a home run, but he's shown excellent plate discipline with a 9.7 percent walk rate compared to a 13.6 percent strikeout rate.

Merrifield went 0-for-5 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 8-6 extra-innings loss to the Yankees.

Merrifield manufactured a run in the ninth inning as he walked, stole second and scored on a Nicky Lopez single to tie the game at 3-3. Through eight games in August, Merrifield has gone just 6-for-33 (.182), but he's added four stolen bases. The second baseman is now 31-for-32 in steals while adding a .266/.313/.384 slash line, eight home runs, 54 RBI and 60 runs scored in 111 contests.

Rosario went 4-for-5 with a triple, a double, one RBI and two runs scored in Monday's 9-3 win over Cincinnati.

The shortstop came up a home run shy of the cycle in a monster performance. He's been on a tear since the All-Star break, hitting .337 with an .855 OPS in his last 22 games. Rosario has provided speed and a decent OBP from his regular No. 2 spot in the order this year. The 25-year-old is slashing .277/.320/.396 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 53 runs scored and 12 stolen bases in 415 plate appearances. He's added five triples and 18 doubles.

Torres' sprained left thumb is expected to sideline him for 10 to 20 days, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Torres suffered the injury while sliding into second base Sunday. It came at an unfortunate time for the young shortstop, as he was just starting to heat up at the plate, recording four multi-hit performances over his last six games. He'll now likely be out until sometime in late August, though the Yankees should be able to provide a clearer timeline after he visits with specialists in the next few days.