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Altuve will start at second base for the first time this spring Saturday against the Mets, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Altuve, who underwent offseason knee surgery, has served as a designated hitter twice this spring, going 0-for-5, including a three-strikeout game Thursday.

Drury went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

Drury was hitless in his first four at-bats of spring before collecting a single in the second inning Wednesday. He added another base knock in the sixth frame and proceeded to steal second base. Drury is currently expected to open the season as the Blue Jays' starting third baseman, though he'll likely shift to a reserve role once Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is promoted.

Rosario went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Marlins.

Rosario opened up the game with a double and came around to score on a groundout later in the inning. His second two-bagger plated a pair of runs in the second inning and helped chase starter Wei-Yin Chen. The shortstop is now 4-for-9 through three games this spring.

Chavis went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Orioles.

Wednesday's towering shot to left field marked Chavis' third homer through four games this spring. The 23-year-old has also racked up nine RBI in the process. While he's expected to open the season at Triple-A Pawtucket, Chavis is showing why he's widely regarded as the team's top prospect.

McNeil (wrist) said his scratch from Wednesday's lineup against the Marlins was not a big deal, Matt Ehalt of The Bergen Record reports.

McNeil scraped his wrist against the outfield wall Monday against the Astros and will be given a day to rest the injury. His preparation for Opening Day shouldn't be significantly affected.

Dubon has been hospitalized for a few days due to an unspecified illness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Dubon continues to undergo testing and is not expected to return soon. The young shortstop is not in contention for an Opening Day roster spot but has the chance to debut at some point this season after posting a strong .343/.348/.574 line in 27 games for Triple-A Colorado Springs last season before being shut down with a torn ACL.

McNeil was scratched from the Mets' Grapefruit League lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins due to a left wrist issue, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

The Mets had listed McNeil as their left fielder and leadoff man for the exhibition contest before removing him from the lineup card a couple hours before first pitch. Per Thosar, McNeil scraped his wrist against the outfield wall in Monday's game against the Astros, so he'll sit out in what likely amounts to a precautionary measure. Rymer Liriano will take McNeil's spot in the outfield Wednesday while shortstop Amed Rosario moves to the table-setting role.

Beckham was 2-for-3 with a double, a run and two RBI in Tuesday's spring win against the Mets.

Beckham joined the Tigers as a non-roster invitee this offseason and is fighting to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster. The 32-year-old has gotten off to a strong start in spring training, as he is 4-for-7 with a double, two runs, two RBI and a pair of walks through four games.

Arroyo went 1-for-1 with a solo homer in Tuesday's win over the Orioles.

Arroyo went deep in his only at-bat Tuesday, jumping on a first-pitch offering from Jay Flaa during the Rays' 10-run eighth inning. The 23-year-old is off to a fine start to spring, going 2-for-3 with a homer, though he's currently on the outside looking in at an Opening Day roster spot.

McNeil won't get reps at third base at this time despite injuries to Jed Lowrie (knee) and Todd Frazier (oblique), Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

The Mets are attempting to transition McNeil to the outfield, and they want him to get as many reps as possible at his new position. He could be the top option at third base if neither Lowrie nor Frazier is ready to go by Opening Day, but their statuses remain up in the air, so McNeil won't be moved back to the infield until later in spring training, if at all.