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Frazier went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and one RBI against St. Louis on Wednesday.

The left-handed hitter showed his power stroke, hitting a first-inning double near the base of the left-center wall. Frazier also swiped his first bag of the season, matching his 2018 total in 113 games. The second baseman stole nine bases in 14 attempts two years ago and may be asked to run more often as the team's leadoff man.

McNeil (knee) will start at third base and bat sixth Thursday against the Nationals.

McNeil received a maintenance day in Wednesday's series finale versus the Marlins to tend to the knee issue, which proved to be only a minor concern. Assuming he incurs no setbacks while playing Thursday, McNeil should continue to fill an everyday role at third base while the Mets wait for either Todd Frazier (oblique) or Jed Lowrie (knee) to make it back from the injured list.

Albies went 3-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a solo home run Wednesday against the Cubs.

Albies took Jon Lester deep in the third inning to record his first home run of the season. He later reached base on a walk and stole second, his second swiped bag of the campaign. It's been a quick start to the season for him, as he's collected at least one hit in every game this season and now has two three-hit efforts.

Estrada has been called up to the Yankees to replace the injured Troy Tulowitzki (calf), Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

With Tulowitzki forced from the Yankees' Wednesday game against the Tigers with a strained left calf and headed to the injured list, New York has called up Estrada to take the roster spot of the veteran shortstop. The 23-year-old has no big-league experience and doesn't figure to see much playing time barring another injury. He did have a solid spring training at the dish, with a .286/.394/.464 slash line over 28 at-bats.

Beckham went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Yankees.

Making only his second start of the season, Beckham cracked an eighth-inning shot off Chad Green which proved to be the difference in the game. The 32-year-old hadn't homered in the majors since 2016, and he has limited fantasy value in his utility role for the Tigers. If injuries open up a path to more consistent playing time for him he might be rosterable in deeper AL-only formats.

Albies is starting at second base and hitting leadoff Wednesday against the Cubs.

Albies hit sixth in each of the first four games of the season, but he'll jump to the top of the order Wednesday with regular leadoff man Ender Inciarte getting the day off. The youngster is 6-for-14 with a pair of doubles and a 3:1 BB:K through four games this season and could continue to fill in atop the order when Inciarte is out of the lineup.

McNeil is dealing with a minor knee injury, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McNeil's knee is apparently "banged up," which helps explain his absence from Wednesday's lineup. Fortunately, the issue doesn't appear to be anything overly serious, as the utility man is available to pinch hit if needed.

McNeil is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Marlins.

McNeil will give way to J.D. Davis at the hot corner Wednesday with right-hander Trevor Richards -- who holds reverse splits -- toeing the rubber for the Marlins. Through five games this season, the utility man is 6-for-15 with a trio of extra-base hits and a 2:2 BB:K.

Marte is starting in center field and hitting second Wednesday against the Padres.

Marte has primarily hit sixth this season, but he'll jump to the two hole for Wednesday's series finale after going 7-for-14 with a pair of extra-base hits and a pair of stolen bases over his last three games. Eduardo Escobar drops to fifth in the order as a result.

Lowe is 4-for-7 with a home run, two RBI, a walk and two runs over the last two games after starting the season 0-for-9.

After a 2-for-4 night Monday that included a two-run home run, Lowe entered Tuesday's game after Daniel Robertson was pulled due to illness. Lowe responded with a 2-for-3 effort during which he also walked. The promising 24-year-old is projected to continue seeing regular playing time while Joey Wendle (hamstring) remains on the shelf.