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Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 14-5 loss to the Royals.

Polanco's home run didn't mean much since the Twins were already down 13-1, but it was his second straight multi-hit game and he now has hits in six of his last eight contests. Overall, the 27-year-old is slashing .243/.318/.418 with six homers, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored and three stolen bases to go along with a 20:37 BB:K. He has not been hitting the ball as well in comparison to recent years, but at least Polanco is taking his walks. He owns a 9.6 percent walk rate, which is on pace to be the highest he's had in a full season since entering the league in 2014.

Lowe went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Rangers.

He got the Rays on the board in the eighth inning by taking Josh Sborz deep to right-center field, but the Rays couldn't climb out of a 5-0 hole. Lowe snapped a 12-game homerless drought in the process, and the 26-year-old has yet to produce an extended hot streak this season, slashing .201/.316/.387 through 55 contests with 10 home runs, three steals, 25 RBI and 30 runs.

Trejo went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to Oakland.

Trejo didn't start the contest, instead entering as part of a double switch in the top of the seventh inning. He made an immediate impact with his bat in the bottom of the frame, crushing a 433-foot shot leading off the inning. Trejo figures to get occasional playing time at shortstop while Trevor Story (elbow) remains out of action.

Arraez (shoulder) has started throwing but is still having issues with some throws from higher arm slots, MLB.com reports.

It's not clear when Arraez could return as he was expected to miss several weeks when placed on the injured list May 26. At least he's making some progress.

India went 2-for-2 with a two-run homer, two RBI and two walks in Friday's 6-4 win over the Cardinals.

India's fourth home run of the season came during a three-run second inning Friday. The rookie infielder has produced three multi-hit games in his last five games, bringing his season slash line to .254/.360/.396 with 23 RBI.

Frazier went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 9-2 win over Miami.

The 29-year-old was an effective table-setter Friday. He walked in the first and third innings, and scored both times. In the fourth and sixth innings, Frazier added RBI singles, and came around to score the latter time. Frazier remains strong at the dish with a .338/.402/.479 slash line in 55 games. He's added two home runs, 21 RBI, 33 runs scored, three stolen bases and three triples.

McNeil (hamstring) could be a week or two away from beginning a rehab assignment, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

McNeil was initially expected to be sidelined until late June due to a significant hamstring strain that he sustained in mid-May, but he's trending in the right direction. The 29-year-old will likely require multiple rehab games following his lengthy absence, so it's not yet clear when he could return to the major-league club.

Manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Urias will serve as the primary second baseman while Kolten Wong recovers from his oblique strain, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

Urias is starting at second base and batting leadoff Friday against Arizona, though Counsell noted that he won't necessarily hit atop the order going forward. Nonetheless, the infielder figures to get most of the reps at the keystone until Wong returns from the injured list, which figures to be sometime in late-June at the earliest.

Hernandez is not in the lineup Friday against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

The 29-year-old is mired in an 0-for-24 slump and finds himself on the bench for the second consecutive contest. Danny Santana will receive another start in center field in Hernandez's place.

Marte will sit Friday against the Brewers.

Marte will sit for the fourth time in 16 games since his return from a hamstring injury in mid-May. He struggled initially upon his return but has been on fire over his last five games, going 11-for-21 with a pair of homers, two doubles and just a single strikeout. Pavin Smith will handle center field in his absence.