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Hernandez started at short Sunday, going 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in a win over Colorado.

With Corey Seager (hamstring) sidelined and Franklin Gutierrez (back) on the disabled list, Hernandez has started four consecutive games and could be in line for a regular role in the short term. The utility man has reached base twice in each of his last four starts, collecting two homers along the way, so he could provide deep-league value for those looking for a hot bat.

Drury is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies.

Drury went just 1-for-11 (.091) over the first three games of the series, so he'll get a breather for Monday's series finale. Chris Owings is starting at the keystone in his place, opening up a spot for Nick Ahmed to slide into the lineup at shortstop.

Semien (wrist) went 3-for-5 with two RBI from a run-scoring single and a home run in High-A Stockton's win over Modesto on Saturday and is hitting .500 with a pair of doubles over his first two games with the Ports.

So far, so good for the recovering shortstop, whose rehab assignment is expected to be an extended stint. Semien underwent wrist surgery back on April 18 and has been progressively ramping up his activity since late May. If all goes well, Semien projects to return to the big-league club at some point in July.

Motter will start at first base and bat eighth Saturday in place of the injured Danny Valencia (wrist).

It will be his first start in three games, though there could be more on the horizon if Valencia's injury is considered serious. Motter hasn't exactly made a strong case for more playing time, as the 27-year-old is hitting just .207 heading into the weekend, though he has blasted seven home runs.

Barreto went 2-for-5 with a single and a two-run homer in his major-league debut Saturday.

Despite running on fumes -- he admitted that he didn't sleep after learning of his callup -- Barreto muscled a home run off James Shields in his first career start. The 21-year-old packs a real punch despite standing just 5-foot-10, 190 pounds, as evidenced by his eight homers with Triple-A Nashville prior to his promotion. Barreto figures to see starts at second base and short while several of the A's veteran infielders are on the mend.

Lopez is hitting .299 with 14 stolen bases in 22 attempts for High-A Wilmington this season.

While the 63.3 percent success rate on stolen bases isn't amazing, the best testament to Lopez's speed has been his ability to stretch hits into extra bases. Of his 83 hits, 11 have gone for doubles while seven have been triples. He only has two home runs, suggesting the raw power isn't there for the Kansas City prospect, but his legs give him the ability to stretch hits as much as possible.

Barreto has been added to Saturday's lineup against the White Sox, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

The 21-year-old will man second base and bat seventh against right-hander James Shields in his major-league debut. Barreto was originally slated to sit Saturday, but Jed Lowrie's scratch opened the door for Barreto to debut a day early. He admitted that he didn't get any sleep after learning of his callup and is running on adrenaline.

Barreto indicated Saturday that manager Bob Melvin pegged him to make his first major-league start Sunday against the White Sox, Jane Lee of MLB.com reports.

Barreto patiently awaited his first call to the majors, batting .281/.326/.428 with eight home runs and four steals over 68 games with Triple-A Nashville this season. He finally earned the promotion on the heels of Chad Pinder's (hamstring) placement on the 10-day DL on Saturday. His first start will arrive Sunday, but it's possible the youngster will receive an opportunity even sooner, should he serve as a pinch hitter during Saturday's contest.

Barreto was promoted from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

Barreto becomes the most recent highly touted A's prospect to join the major-league roster after seeing Jaycob Brugman and Matt Chapman (knee) receive promotions earlier in the month. He'll take the place of Chad Pinder on the roster, as Pinder was recently sent to the disabled list with a hamstring strain. With the A's signaling towards a youth movement, Barreto should see his fair share of chances at shortstop while Pinder and Marcus Semien (wrist) remain sidelined, though It's unclear if Barreto will stick up with the big club once Semien returns from the disabled list. The Athletics' top prospect slashed .281/.326/.428 in 68 games (285 at-bats) with Nashville before being called up to majors.

Barreto could be called up from Triple-A Nashville this weekend in the wake of Chad Pinder's hamstring injury, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 21-year-old has been coming on with the Sounds, hitting .324 over the last 10 contests, and posting a solid .282/.328/.432 line over 67 games overall. Barreto was initially expected to be a post-All-Star-break callup, but Pinder's left hamstring strain, which could conceivably result in a disabled list stint, has significantly increased the chances of a much quicker debut.