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Forsythe (shoulder) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

Forsyte has been battling a shoulder issue for the past couple of days, and he was held out of action Tuesday as a result. The Rays continue to consider Forsythe day-to-day, and Steve Pearce will get the nod in his place Wednesday.

Tomlinson went 3-for-3 in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Blue Jays.

The 25-year-old was essentially the entirety of the Giants offense on a night in which they were largely stymied by Blue Jays starter J.A. Happ. His success was fitting, considering he's enjoyed a highly productive month to date. Tomlinson has reached base safely in all seven games in May that he's recorded an at-bat, and has a six-game hitting streak. That tally includes three multi-hit outings, although all but one of his 11 hits over that span have been singles. The second-year pro's positional versatility has enabled him to log spot starts at both shortstop and second base this season, a trait that should earn him a moderate amount of playing time throughout the campaign.

Marte (ankle) returned to the field Tuesday to hit in batting practice, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

He left the field with a trainer during batting practice after appearing to tweak his ankle, but it seems Marte's good to go. The 22-year-old is still penciled in atop the order for Seattle against Rays lefty Drew Smyly.

Marte walked off the field with a trainer in the middle of Tuesday's batting practice, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The 22-year-old Marte is currently slated to lead off against lefty Drew Smyly, but he apparently tweaked his ankle during BP. While he walked off the field under his own power, the Mariners could always end up scratching him from the lineup if they have any reservations about his health.

Forsythe (shoulder) is expected to be available off the bench Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

A Felix Hernandez pitch hit Forsythe on the shoulder Monday, but fortunately, it seems the second baseman avoided any kind of serious injury. X-rays on the shoulder were negative, and his availability off the bench Tuesday suggests it won't be long before he's back in the lineup. Forsythe has been a top-12 option at second base in mixed leagues to this point.

Marte will bat leadoff Tuesday against the Rays.

Coming off a career game (4-for-5 with two doubles and a homer), the switch-hitting Marte will move atop the order against lefty Drew Smyly. It marks Marte's third time leading off this season. Nori Aoki now has a .460 OPS against same-handed pitching, but he has a .352 OBP against right-handed pitching and the Mariners have given no indication that a permanent change in the leadoff spot is coming.

Forsythe (shoulder) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

X-rays came back negative on Forsythe's shoulder, but the club will still exercise caution and hold him out at least for Tuesday's game. Tim Beckham will fill in at the keystone in his stead and bat seventh against Wade Miley.

Drury is in the lineup and batting second for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Drury will start in right field for David Peralta who is out with a right forearm injury. The 23-year-old has been outstanding through 28 games, hitting .298/.321/.577 with six home runs, 13 RBI, and 16 extra-base hits.

Beckham (hamstring) was activated from the DL on Tuesday and is in the lineup for the evening's matchup with the Phillies.

As expected, Beckham was activated Tuesday after missing just over three weeks with a strained hamstring. He'll slot into the lineup at third base Tuesday, and he'll hit sixth against Phillies starter Adam Morgan. In order to clear a spot on the 25-man roster, the Braves DFA'd Matt Tuiasosopo on Monday.

Barreto (leg) is just 4-for-29 (.138) with a home run and two RBI in nine games with Double-A Midland this month.

Barreto was slowed for a couple days after fouling a ball off his leg May 5, and he has just one hit since returning to the lineup Saturday. Despite the rough stretch with the bat, the 20-year-old remains a top prospect and will continue seeing regular playing time at shortstop for Midland.