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Franklin started Thursday for the first time since May 15 and went 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI.

Franklin has remained in a reserve role even with Ryan Braun (calf) on the disabled list, but he came through Thursday when his name was called. That could earn him an extra opportunity or two in the near future, but expect him to remain in a super-utility role moving forward.

Rodriguez was placed on the minor-league disabled list with an oblique injury.

Rodriguez left the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre early, and now it's apparent why. No timetable for his return has been revealed, but oblique injuries tend to keep players on the shelf for a good amount of time, so there's a good chance this could be a multi-week absence.

Ibanez (finger) went 4-for-5 with two home runs and a career-high six RBI for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday.

Ibanez was making just his second appearance since being activated from the 7-day disabled list earlier this week following a six-week layoff due to a finger injury. The 24-year-old generally impressed during his debut season in the United States in 2016, though his numbers tumbled upon moving to the Texas League in the second half of the campaign. He'll need to find sustained success at Frisco before receiving a promotion to Triple-A Round Rock.

Forsythe is not in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Cardinals, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The Dodgers are giving him his second straight Thursday off since he returned from the disabled list May 23. Enrique Hernandez takes his place at the hot corner. Forsythe probably will be subject to such conservative management for at least another week. Still, he's someone fantasy owners should start when active, as he should recover from his slow start to 2017 with more reps.

Rodgers, 20, is batting a blistering .455 over his last 10 games for High-A Lancaster. The shortstop has accumulated five home runs and 15 RBI over that span.

The power that Rodgers possesses has been on full display of late, and he has now bashed eight home runs in 33 games in 2017. Rodgers is slashing .393/.416/.693 over that span, and the Rockies may have no choice but to promote him to Double-A sooner rather than later.

Andrus went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, two RBI and a run against Tampa Bay on Wednesday.

Andrus has now put together a seven-game hitting streak in which he's gone 14-for-31 (.452) with two homers, five doubles, five steals, eight RBI and eight runs. That's just the latest glorious and unexpected cross-category production we've seen from the Venezuelan shortstop, who's suddenly and unexpectedly developed into one of the finest fantasy options at his position.

Ngoepe was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Ngoepe was slashing just .222/.323/.296 across 54 at-bats (27 games) with the big club before being sent back to Indianapolis. He could see another opportunity with the Pirates later in the season should the team need an extra bench bat. A corresponding move should be announced before Friday's series opener against the Mets.

Arroyo is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Nationals, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Despite picking up a hit in the past two games, Arroyo will head to the bench for another night off. Eduardo Nunez will move back to third base to take his place.

Drury is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates.

After delivering a 3-for-3 performance Sunday in Milwaukee, Drury wasn't able to carry that momentum over to the first two games of the series with the Pirates, going 1-for-8 with two strikeouts. He'll get a breather in the day game after a night game, allowing Nick Ahmed to pick up a start at shortstop while Chris Owings shifts over to the keystone.

Andrus went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer, a double and a two-run single against the Rays on Tuesday. He scored twice.

With the Rangers down 5-2 heading into the seventh inning, he went to work, first tying the game with his long ball and then adding two insurance runs an inning later. This power outburst is shocking, but maybe it shouldn't be -- after all, Andrus increased his slugging percentage markedly last year, part of an all-around improvement at the plate. Still, with seven homers, he's already just one short of last season's total. He's also already halfway to last year's steals total (24), putting Andrus in line for a hugely valuable fantasy campaign. He's not quite among his position's elite, but he's certainly making those who invested in him happy.