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Lux will not be promoted in a corresponding move to Enrique Hernandez (hand) landing on the injured list, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Hernandez won't be placed on the IL until Sunday or Monday, but manager Dave Roberts got out in front of things and nixed the idea of Lux getting the call. The Dodgers' top prospect is hitting .479 with eight home runs and a 17:15 K:BB in 22 games with Triple-A Oklahoma City. He clearly seems ready for more of a challenge, but teams often opt not to start the clock on top prospects at this point in the calendar.

Hernandez (hand) will be placed on the 10-day injured list either Sunday or Monday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

He underwent an MRI on Friday which apparently did not yield positive results. Manager Dave Roberts said that top prospect Gavin Lux is not an option to replace Hernandez on the 25-man roster. If the Dodgers elect to bring up an infielder from Triple-A in a corresponding move, Edwin Rios seems like the most likely candidate, given that he is already on the 40-man roster. Max Muncy should continue to start at second base while the Dodgers mix and match at first base.

Castro is out of the lineup Saturday against the Mariners.

It appears to be just a routine day off for Castro, who has recorded a .143 on-base percentage with nine strikeouts over his last six games. Gordon Beckham is starting at second base, batting ninth.

Hernandez (hand) is not in the lineup Saturday against the Nationals.

Hernandez received an MRI on Friday after exiting Wednesday's game with an injured left hand and manager Dave Roberts stated that the utility man was only available as a hitter Friday. While the team awaits the MRI results, Max Muncy continues to make starts at second base against left-handed pitching. Muncy is hitting fifth Saturday against southpaw opener Matt Grace.

Semien went 2-for-4 with two runs in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

Semien crossed the plate with the only pair of runs the Athletics were able to get on the scoreboard against Lance Lynn and three surprisingly effective relievers. The veteran shortstop has reached safely in seven of his last eight games, and he now sports a solid .348 on-base percentage during a month of July in which he's also racked up 12 extra-base hits (six doubles, two triples, four home runs).

McNeil went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in a 6-3 victory against the Pirates on Friday.

He's had a lot of 1-for-4 or 1-for-5 performances since the All-Star break, but McNeil still has hits in 11 of his last 13 games. During that stretch, he has three homers and eight RBI. McNeil is batting .340 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, 51 runs and four steals in 341 at-bats this season.

Frazier went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 6-3 loss against the Mets on Friday.

His strong July continues, as Frazier is batting .387 this month. Unfortunately, it hasn't led to a whole lot of other production -- two home runs, nine RBI, 15 runs in 20 games. Overall, Frazier is hitting .282 with five homers, 28 RBI, 53 runs and three steals in 355 at-bats this season.

Albies went 1-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk Friday night against Philadelphia.

Albies joined the hit parade in the fifth inning, driving an RBI double to right field. He would later tack on an insurance run in the sixth by walking with the bases loaded. Albies is hitting .284 with 14 homers and 53 RBI through 103 contests this year.

Andrus isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

Andrus is 0-for-8 at the dish over his last two contests, so he'll get the night off to regroup. Danny Santana will shift over to shortstop and bat third with Andrus out of the equation.

Lowe said his bruised shin "felt better" Friday than any day prior, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lowe, who resumed baseball activities Friday after a brief shutdown period, seems to have benefited from the pain-relieving shot he received earlier in the week. While this is an encouraging development for the second baseman, he remains without a timetable for his return. Look for Joey Wendle and Mike Brosseau to continue filling in at the keystone with Lowe sidelined.