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Semien went 3-for-4 with a walk, a home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 11-2 rout of the Mariners.

The shortstop extended his hitting streak to 12 games, during which he's slashing .296/.439/.623 with three homers and 11 RBI. The hot stretch has boosted Semien's slash line to .279/.362/.441 on the year -- all of which would be career highs if he can keep them up.

Kemp was not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Kemp has been serving as Houston's primary second baseman while Jose Altuve (hamstring) is on the injured list, but the left-handed batter was given the day off against left-hander Clayton Richard. Jack Mayfield got the start at second in place of Kemp.

Mayfield started at second base and went 3-for-4 with three doubles, an RBI and three runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Mayfield got the call against left-hander Clayton Richard, giving Tony Kemp a break. The two are sharing second base while Jose Altuve rehabs his hamstring injury, although Kemp gets the majority of playing time. Mayfield tied the franchise's single-game record for doubles recorded by a rookie. The 28-year-old infielder entered the game with just two hits over his previous 34 at-bats.

Torres went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in an 8-4 win over the White Sox on Saturday.

Torres delivered a two-run homer for the Yankees in the fourth inning and brought home another run with a sacrifice fly in the sixth. The 22-year-old has reached base in 12 straight games and is hitting .333 in that stretch.

Marte went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in a 10-3 victory over the Nationals on Saturday.

Marte homered off Stephen Strasburg on the first pitch of the game and teed off on Strasburg again in the fourth inning. The homers were his 18th and 19th of the season after hitting 14 all of last season. Marte now sports a .280/.333/.549 slash line with 49 RBI in 286 at-bats.

Rodgers was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday.

The highly-rated prospect didn't exactly impress in his first taste of big-league action, hitting .246/.300/.277 and striking out 31.4 percent of the time over 70 plate appearances. His opportunities to start were dwindling, as he'd started just twice in the last six games, so he'll head back to the minors in search of regular playing time. Jesus Tinoco was recalled in a corresponding move.

Lowe is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

He is hitting .341/.400/.634 with three home runs and 11 strikeouts in 11 games this month. Joey Wendle, who was recently activated from the injured list, is starting at second base and hitting ninth.

Altuve (hamstring) went 0-for-4 while playing seven innings at second base for Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Altuve started a new rehab assignment after his first stint was halted due to fatigue in his leg. He'll take Saturday off before playing back-to-back games Sunday and Monday, per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle. The possibility exists that Altuve returns to the Astros in time for next weekend's four-game set against the Yankees.

Chavis went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, a walk and two runs scored Friday against the Orioles.

Chavis put together an impressive day at the dish, driving home a run in the fourth inning on a single to left center, and then launching a two-run homer in the fifth to extend Boston's lead to nine. The 23-year-old continues to have a solid rookie campaign, and he's now slashing .253/.341/.478 with 12 home runs and 34 RBI over 50 contests.

Hernandez isn't in Friday's starting lineup against the Cubs, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Hernandez will head to the bench after reaching base safely in each of his last four games. Max Muncy shifts to the keystone, allowing for Matt Beaty to draw a start at first base.