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Gimenez went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 11-6 win over the Nationals.

While Gimenez didn't cross home plate, he did notch another steal, his fourth in as many attempts with the big club this season. Gimenez was caught 16 times in 44 attempts on the basepaths at Double-A last year. He's also starting to hit a little bit, but Robinson Cano (groin) is facing live pitching at the alternate site and his eventual return figures to push Gimenez to the bench.

Hernandez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.

Hernandez will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games despite going 4-for-15 with three doubles and a triple over the past week. Max Muncy will shift to the keystone Wednesday while Edwin Rios takes over at first base.

Rosario isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Rosario won't be in the lineup for a second consecutive game as he battles a minor illness. However, he was available off the bench Tuesday, and that could also be the case Wednesday. Andres Gimenez will start at shortstop in Rosario's absence.

Altuve is not starting Wednesday against the Giants, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

As expected, Altuve will sit for Wednesday's series finale while Abraham Toro gets the start at second base in his stead. The 30-year-old is hitting just .187 with three home runs, two steals and 17 strikeouts through 75 at-bats this season.

Hoerner Adam Berry of MLB.com Wednesday in Cleveland.

Hoerner has earned the majority of the starts at second base this season, though it's no surprise to see him lose playing time after grabbing just a single hit in his last six games. Jason Kipnis remains the starter against his former team Wednesday.

Polanco went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Brewers.

The shortstop yanked the first pitch he saw from Josh Lindblom down the right-field line and into the seats to open the scoring in the first inning. Polanco has had a solid start to the year, slashing .290/.319/.391 through 18 games with two homers, seven RBI and nine runs.

Guillorme went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Nationals.

Getting the start at second base and hitting eighth, Guillorme brought home Andres Gimenez in the fourth inning with a sacrifice fly for the Mets' only run of the night off Max Scherzer. It was only Guillorme's second start of the season, but both have come in the last week as Jeff McNeil has been shifted to left field, opening up more playing time in the infield. Robinson Cano (groin) could come off the injured list as soon as Friday, however, so Guillorme's window for even modest fantasy value might be closing fast.

Biggio went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, an RBI, a stolen base and a walk in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Marlins.

Biggio has largely struggled since going 5-for-13 in the opening series of the season, but he's picked up his play over the past four games, going 5-for-15 with two homers, four runs, three RBI and four walks.

Altuve will be out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

The veteran second baseman has struggled through his first 16 games of the season with a .594 OPS and 17 strikeouts in 78 plate appearances, so he'll head to the bench Wednesday to further take advantage of Thursday's scheduled off day. Altuve is starting at the keystone and batting leadoff for the Astros in Tuesday's contest.

Matthias was optioned to the Brewers' alternate training site Tuesday.

Mathias spent eight days on the active roster, grabbing five hits in 16 trips to the plate. He'll make way for the return of Ryan Braun (finger), though his ability to play both infield and outfield should make him one of the top candidates for a callup the next time the Brewers need another hitter.