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Lindor went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over the Orioles.

The shortstop now has at least one hit in each of his last six games, hitting 8-for-20 overall in that span with four RBI. The stolen base was just Lindor's second of the season, but he'll enjoy more frequent opportunities to swipe bags now that he's snapped out of his extended slump. The switch-hitter's average, now .202, remains underwhelming, however it has risen steadily in the past week and Lindor is beginning to look more like the player the Mets traded for and signed to a long-term deal.

Baez (back) will start at shortstop and bat cleanup Wednesday against Cleveland.

Baez was included in the Cubs' initial lineup for Tuesday's 3-2 loss, but the 28-year-old was ultimately scratched to receive more maintenance for his tight lower back. With an extra day of rest, Baez looks like he'll be good to go for the series finale. The fact that the Cubs are deploying him at shortstop rather than designated hitter seemingly implies some confidence in his health.

Ahmed went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored Tuesday in an 11-3 win over Miami.

Ahmed put the Diamondbacks on the board in the second inning, launching a solo shot to left field for his first long ball of the campaign. He reached base twice more via walk in the contest and scored the team's second run in the fifth frame. After a sluggish start to the campaign, Ahmed has been trending up over his past 16 games, batting .308 over 52 at-bats.

Turner went 3-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Phillies.

The shortstop did his job as the leadoff hitter but got little help from the rest of the Nats' lineup. Turner has hit safely in eight of the last nine games, and he's slashing an impressive .323/.366/.548 with eight homers, seven steals, 15 RBI and 16 runs through 31 contests this season.

Mateo (COVID-19) was a close contact of Fernando Tatis, who tested positive for the virus Tuesday, Kyle Glaser of Baseball America reports.

Unless he tested positive himself, Mateo figures to return in a few days if he can produce negative tests.

Marcano was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A El Paso.

The utility player fills one of the roster openings left by the three Padres on the COVID-19 injured list. Marcano received some at-bats during Fernando Tatis' early season absence and finds himself in a similar situation once again.

Mateo was placed on the injured list Tuesday due to health and safety protocols.

The extent of his stay on the IL will depend on COVID-19 test results. Mateo has been a top pinch-hitting option for the Padres this season, having recorded just one plate appearance in 13 of his 22 games thus far.

Baez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland with lower-back tightness.

The lineup released less than 30 minutes earlier had Baez returning from back tightness. However, manager David Ross said Baez is day-to-day and is not expected to require a stint on the injured list, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Baez (back) will start at shortstop and bat third Tuesday against Cleveland, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Baez was out of the lineup for Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates due to back tightness, but he felt well enough to make a late-inning pinch-hitting appearance. After a team off day Monday, Baez looks like he'll be good to go for the Cubs' five-game week. The fact that Chicago is deploying Baez in the field rather than at designated hitter in Cleveland implies that the team is comfortable with his health.

Rojas is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Rojas sits for just the fifth time this season. He's having a solid season at the plate, hitting .286/.370/.455 through 127 plate appearances. Jon Berti starts at shortstop in his absence.