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Forsythe (shoulder) said his X-rays came back negative, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe was removed from Monday's game against the Mariners after a pitch hit his non-throwing shoulder. He said he's only day-to-day, but did suggest that he might not return until after the Rays' off day Thursday. Tim Beckham will likely start Tuesday's game if Forsythe isn't ready.

Marte hit his first home run, doubled twice, scored three runs and notched three RBI in Monday's win over the Rays.

The career day for Marte gave his OPS a nice 82-point bump. Marte started slow, but he's now having an above-average season for an American League shortstop -- his .297/.323/.398 bests the AL shortstop line of .248/.303/.366 across the board. He also has three stolen bases in four chances, so Marte is beginning to look mighty appealing next to the American League's meager shortstop offerings.

Forsythe (shoulder) will undergo precautionary X-rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Forsythe prematurely exited Monday's game against the Mariners after taking a Felix Hernandez pitch to his left shoulder. If Forsythe is forced off the diamond yet again Tuesday, Tim Beckham will likely take over at second base for a second-straight day.

Forsythe exited Monday's game against the Mariners after getting hit by a pitch in the shoulder, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The Rays are simply listing Forsythe with a bruised shoulder for now. He was replaced by Tim Beckham at second base.

Rodgers, 19, is hitting .415 with two home runs and 10 RBI over his last 10 games for Low-A Asheville.

The recent surge by Rodgers pushes his slash line to .358/.421/.642 for the season. The middle infield prospect has seven home runs and 27 RBI through 27 games, simply huge production for his position. Rodgers gives the Rockies yet another standout hitting prospect, and he might be the best of the bunch.

Beckham (hamstring) could be activated as early as Tuesday, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The 29-year-old hasn't played since April 16 because of a hamstring strain. Beckham should receive somewhat regular playing time in the Braves infield once he returns.

Altuve went 2-for-3 with a walk, three steals and two runs in Sunday's win over the Mariners.

When he pinch hit Saturday, Altuve's finger didn't appear to be bothering him at all, and it doesn't appear as though the minor injury will slow him down moving forward. With nine home runs and 13 steals through 32 games, Altuve is on pace for the first 40-60 season in MLB history.

Forsythe went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Angels.

The proficient leadoff man's two-out, ninth-inning single plated Logan Morrison and Kevin Kiermaier, snapping a 2-2 tie. Forsythe's banner year has continued in May, as he now has back-to-back multiple hit efforts, and has also scored two runs and drawn a pair of walks as well over the first five games. His stellar .320/.402/.544 line includes a batting average that's currently 64 points over his career figure of .256.

Giavotella is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays.

Giavotella's hold on the starting second base job appears to be loosening, as he'll be limited to a reserve role for the fourth time in seven games. He may continue to split at-bats with Cliff Pennington until one of the two separates himself from the other.

Altuve (finger) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Mariners, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports.

The Astros held Altuve out of the lineup Saturday while he dealt with a sore left index finger, but it was likely just precautionary, as the second baseman came on to pinch hit later in the contest. He'll be inserted into his usual spot atop the order Sunday and is a safe activation in all weekly leagues.