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Arraez isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Astros.

Arraez reached base seven times across the last two games, as he went 5-for-8 with two doubles, a run and two walks during that time. He'll get a day off with Brent Rooker starting in left field and batting second.

Rojas (finger) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Rojas participated in live batting practice Wednesday, and he took grounders at shortstop ahead of Thursday's game against the Giants. The 27-year-old was initially targeting a weekend return, so he shouldn't require many rehab games before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club.

Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner has been on the 10-day IL for a week, but he did running/agility drills and played catch ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockies. The 24-year-old isn't believed to be particularly close to returning, but his return to baseball activities is a step in the right direction.

Rodgers went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Cubs.

In a mostly bleak season for the 47-61 Rockies, the development of Rodgers -- the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 first-year player draft -- has been a welcome sight. Rodgers has now put together a 10-game hit streak, bringing his season average up from .257 to .278 in the process. He'll bat second and man second base in Thursday's series finale.

Rosario went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to Toronto.

The shortstop has stolen three bases in his last three games. Rosario has swung the bat well lately, going 14-for-44 (.318) over his last 11 contests with just two hitless efforts in that span. He's up to 12 steals, six home runs, 30 RBI and 50 runs scored while slashing .268/.313/.385 in 396 plate appearances overall.

Miller went 2-for-5 with a three-RBI double and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to Toronto.

The infielder's bases-clearing double in the eighth inning finally got Cleveland on the board, and he came around to score on a Bradley Zimmer sacrifice fly. With Cesar Hernandez traded to the White Sox, Miller figures to split time with Ernie Clement at second base going forward. Miller has a lackluster .209 on-base percentage through 67 plate appearances.

Hernandez's contract was selected by the Rangers on Thursday.

Hernandez progressed to Triple-A Round Rock to begin the 2021 campaign, and he recorded a .422 on-base percentage with a homer, 43 runs, 13 RBI and 22 stolen bases across 61 games. The 23-year-old will serve in a utility role after Eli White (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Hernandez will start at third base and bat ninth in his major-league debut Thursday. During his time in the big leagues, he figures to be one of the team's top options to serve as a pinch runner.

Jackson is out indefinitely with a significant upper quad strain, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reports.

He last played for Low-A Inland Empire on June 24, and it's possible he won't return this season. Jackson is not advanced enough to be assigned to the Arizona Fall League, but he could play in fall instructs. Prior to suffering the injury, the 21-year-old infielder was up to his old tricks, hitting for significant power (.262 ISO) while striking out too much (34.5 percent strikeout rate).

McNeil is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.

He has heated up at the plate recently, hitting .361 with two home runs, six doubles and eight RBI in his last 10 games. Jonathan Villar gets the start at second base and bats leadoff in what's a normal day of rest for McNeil, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.

Gonzales went 2-for-4 with a double and his seventh homer Wednesday for High-A Greensboro.

After enduring a 5-for-57 stretch, Gonzales has collected 24 hits in his last 65 at-bats. The second baseman has some pronounced splits thus far: he's slashing .300/.364/.620 with seven homers at home and .232/.315/.280 with no home runs on the road. After compiling an 89:79 BB:K in college, Gonzales has put up a 17:61 BB:K, something to watch as he moves through the professional ranks. Still, if he continues to hit at Greensboro then it wouldn't be surprising to see the 22-year-old promoted to Double-A prior to season's end.