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Berti will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Wednesday against the Mets, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

The rookie will enter the starting nine for the sixth time in seven games at his third different position. Berti's versatility should give him a clear path to semi-regular work the rest of the way even when the Marlins are at full strength, but Miguel Rojas' (hamstring) seemingly imminent move to the injured list should open up shortstop for the 29-year-old on an everyday basis. Berti also has a decent with an extended look in the leadoff role after posting a .400 on-base percentage to go with three steals in three attempts since returning from his own stint on the IL in late July.

Turner went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, two runs and a walk in the Nationals' 5-3 win over the Giants on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old posted a big day from atop the order, reaching base in all four of his plate appearances and cranking his 10th long ball of the season with a fifth-inning solo blast off Conner Menez. The performance boosts his slash line up to .285/.348/.481 across 338 plate appearances.

Berti went 2-for-4 with two doubles in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Mets.

His two-baggers were the only extra-base hits Miami could manage on the night. The 29-year-old has bounced around the diamond in a utility role since coming off the IL at the end of July, going 10-for-25 (.400) with three steals, five doubles and a triple. If Miguel Rojas' hamstring strain proves to be serious, Berti could find himself as the team's starting shortstop.

Rojas exited Tuesday's game versus the Mets with a right hamstring strain, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas sustained the injury when he lost his balance running to first base, causing him to land awkwardly on his right leg. The 30-year-old will return to Miami a day early to undergo an MRI, per Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio.

Rojas was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mets with a right leg injury, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Rojas lost his balance running to first base and landed awkwardly on his right leg, forcing him to leave the contest. The severity of the injury remains unclear, but the 30-year-old put limited weight on the leg as he was helped off the field.

Camargo isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Camargo is in line for an off day after starting the first five contests of August. He went just 1-for-16 with three walks over that stretch. Charlie Culberson gets the nod at shortstop and is set to bat eighth in Camargo's stead.

Cruz, who was promoted to Double-A Altoona on July 30, has gone 5-for-26 (.192 average) with a 2:8 BB:K in his first eight games with the affiliate.

Despite striking out in 26.2 percent of his plate appearances with High-A Bradenton earlier this season, Cruz was still a well-above-average producer during his time in the Florida State League, turning in a .301/.345/.515 slash line (153 wRC+). He may need to reduce the swing and miss in his game to replicate that level of success in Double-A, where he'll be matching up against more advanced arms. Given that Cruz is far younger than most of his contemporaries in the Eastern League at just 20 years old, it wouldn't be surprising if he fails to turn in standout numbers in his first taste of Double-A.

The Padres promoted Abrams from their rookie-level Arizona League affiliate to Low-A Fort Wayne on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The No. 6 overall pick in June's first-year player draft will receive the first promotion of his young career after a 32-game stint in rookie ball. Over his 156 plate appearances with the Arizona League affiliate, the 18-year-old shortstop produced a 1.104 OPS and 10:14 BB:K while nabbing 14 steals in 20 attempts.

Arcia went 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI in Monday's victory over the Pirates.

Monday's game was the third multi-hit effort in seven games for Arcia, who has raised his batting average from .221 to .232 over that span. Arcia shared playing time with Tyler Saladino in July, but he has started 11 straight games, and will continue playing every day for the time being, as the Brewers' decision to option Saladino to Triple-A leaves Arcia as the only true shortstop on the big-league roster.

Baez went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs, three RBI and a walk in the Cubs' 6-5 win over the Athletics on Monday.

The 26-year-old continued his prolific power campaign with two more homers, cranking a solo shot off Chris Bassitt in the sixth inning before adding a two-run blast off Blake Treinen in the seventh. Baez has now left the yard 28 times this season, to go along with an excellent .290/.323/.563 slash line over 467 plate appearances.