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Andrus went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, three RBI and a run in Friday's 11-5 win over the Yankees.

Andrus' breakout season as a power hitter refuses to end, as the shortstop has now compiled 11 extra-base knocks -- including four home runs -- just in his last 10 games. He should continue to pile up the RBI in September now that on-base machines Delino DeShields and Shin-Soo Choo are locked into the top two spots in the batting order.

Altuve is back in Friday's lineup as the No. 2 hitter and second baseman against the Athletics, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

With Thursday's day off, the Astros saw Wednesday as the perfect time to give Altuve a night to rest and refresh for the home stretch. He has sat just three times since the All-Star break, and it would be surprising if Altuve sits out any more games until the Astros manage to clinch the AL West division crown.

Rosario (finger) is out of the lineup Friday against the Reds.

Although the condition of Rosario's finger is improving, the Mets aren't taking any chances with their prized rookie. Jose Reyes will start at shortstop and hit leadoff while Rosario sits out for the fifth straight game.

Rosario has diminished swelling in his right index finger, but remains day-to-day, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

It remains to be seen if he will get back in the lineup Friday against lefty Amir Garrett, or if he will sit out a fifth consecutive game. If he needs another day, Jose Reyes would be the likely starter at shortstop.

Frazier (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day DL prior to Friday's game in St. Louis, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

The 25-year-old is hitting a very respectable .280 with a .351 OBP in his first full season in the big leagues. Unfortunately, he has chipped in just four home runs and eight steals in 391 plate appearances, so his lack of power and impact speed caps his value in roto leagues. He should serve as the Pirates' primary second baseman over the rest of the season, but with expanded rosters, he is unlikely to start every day.

Polanco went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Thursday's 4-2 win over the White Sox.

Polanco's big hit was actually a bases-loaded single off closer Kelvin Herrera, which drove in two runs to break a 2-2 tie with two outs in the top of the ninth inning. His .262/.314/.418 line is nothing special compared to most other hitters in Minnesota's lineup, yet Polanco continues to bat in the heart of the order. Putting him there paid off for manager Paul Molitor in this one, so don't expect the shortstop to be moved down anytime soon.

Manager Clint Hurdle said Frazier (hamstring) could return from the 10-day disabled list Friday, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Frazier was able to run the bases with no issues Wednesday, clearing the way for him to rejoin the Pirates ahead of their weekend series with the Cardinals. The 25-year-old compiled a .280/.351/.386 line in 104 games before landing on the shelf with a hamstring strain at the end of August. Once he returns, Frazier should immediately reclaim his role as the Pirates' primary second baseman, although with expanded rosters, he doesn't figure to play every day.

Rosario (finger) is not in the lineup against the Reds on Thursday.

Rosario will miss a fourth consecutive game while dealing with a bruised right index finger, while Jose Reyes nabs another start at short. He should be considered day-to-day moving forward, and could return to the lineup for Friday's contest.

Andrus went a combined 5-for-9 with a home run, a double, a walk, a stolen base, three RBI and two runs as the Rangers and Braves split a doubleheader Wednesday.

Andrus did most of his damage in the Rangers' Game 1 victory, producing four hits, including his 20th home run of the season. With the long ball, Andrus locked up the first 20-homer, 20-steal season of his career, joining All-Stars Mike Trout and Jose Altuve in that exclusive club in 2017. The shortstop has collected four of his home runs in the last three games.

Solarte went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 3-1 loss to St. Louis on Wednesday.

Solarte set a new career high in homers with his 16th blast in 107 games. The 30-year-old's .255 batting average hinders his fantasy value, but he has provided enough pop to stay relevant as a middle infielder in most formats.