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Turang went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk, one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 15-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

Turang is up to 42 steals this year, though he's recorded a modest three thefts while going 12-for-44 (.273) over 12 games in September. The second baseman has had limited opportunities at leadoff lately, with Jackson Chourio more frequently in that spot.

Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers.

Merrifield has gone 5-for-8 over the first two games of this weekend's series versus the Dodgers. He missed the previous week due to a left foot fracture, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Merrifield cede some playing time to Cavan Biggio for regular rest. For the season, Merrifield has a .229/.321/.327 slash line four home runs, 16 stolen bases, nine doubles, three triples, 15 RBI and 43 runs scored over 89 contests between Atlanta and Philadelphia.

Stefanic (calf) isn't in the Angels' lineup for Saturday's game against Houston, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Stefanic made an early exit from Friday's game with what was labeled as minor tightness in his right calf, but it seems to be serious enough to warrant sitting him down Saturday. Jack Lopez will get the starting nod at second base instead and bat ninth.

Drury (hamstring) isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against the Astros, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Drury will miss a second consecutive start Saturday after exiting Wednesday's contest with a sore left hamstring. With Michael Stefanic (calf) also nursing an injury, Jack Lopez will pick up a start at second base and bat ninth.

Rodgers was scratched from the lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Cubs.

The Rockies have not yet provided a reason for removing Rodgers from the starting nine, but more information should come in the near future. In the meantime, Aaron Schunk will step in to start at second base while batting ninth.

Lux isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Saturday against Atlanta.

Left-hander Chris Sale will toe the rubber for Atlanta on Saturday, meaning the lefty-hitting Lux will ride the pine to begin the game. Enrique Hernandez will fill in at second base and bat ninth.

Holliday is not starting Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Holliday has started each of Baltimore's last three games at second base, though he'll sit after collecting only two hits in his last 25 at-bats. Livan Soto will take over at the keystone and hit eighth.

Morel (Achilles) is not in Saturday's lineup against Cleveland.

Morel was forced to exit Friday's game after suffering a leg injury while running the bases. The injury isn't believed to be serious, but Morel will get at least one more day to rest.

Wagner isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

Wagner will take a day to regroup Saturday after going 1-for-9 with two walks over his last three games. While he sits, Davis Schneider will start at the keystone and bat ninth.

The Mets recalled Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

With a .654 OPS at Triple-A, Acuna should be considered unlikely to force his way into the regular lineup as he reaches the majors for the first time in his career, but he's proven to be a similar threat on the basepaths to his older brother, Ronald. The 22-year-old will take the place of DJ Stewart on the active roster and give the Mets some versatility while Francisco Lindor deals with a back injury.