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Baez is starting at second base and batting ninth in Sunday night's game against the Yankees.

Manager Joe Maddon has starting pitcher Jon Lester hitting eighth, so Baez slots in at the bottom of the order, while Ben Zobrist is in right field and batting cleanup. Baez went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored on Saturday.

Rojas exited Sunday's game against the Mets early with right thumb soreness.

Rojas appeared to injure his thumb while making an awkward cut during a first inning at-bat. He was replaced by Martin Prado at third base to open the second inning. It doesn't sound like the injury is too concerning as the Marlins have officially listed Rojas as day-to-day.

Crawford (groin) will play a minor-league rehab game with Double-A Richmond on Monday with hopes of being activated from the disabled list Tuesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Crawford had hoped to be activated from the disabled list this weekend, but soggy field conditions made it difficult for him to test his injured groin on the basepaths. If everything goes well during his rehab assignment Monday, the veteran shortstop could rejoin the major-league squad Tuesday in New York.

Owings (illness) is playing second base and batting fifth in the lineup during Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Owings was a late scratch from Saturday's lineup due to an undisclosed illness. The versatile 25-year-old is apparently feeling better Sunday as he'll slot back into the heart of the Diamondbacks' batting order.

Crawford is hitting .159/.282/.193 with two stolen bases in 88 at-bats for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Crawford had a terrible month of April but has bounced back this month with a .250/.400/.250 slash line in 12 at-bats. The young shortstop is striking out more this season, but he is also showing a better eye at the plate than his first taste of Triple-A last season. His .215 BABIP also suggests he has been a bit unlucky. Crawford will likely turn things around, but it is clear he is not going to be earning an early promotion to the majors this season. The Phillies are likely going to want to see sustained success at Triple-A before considering him for a role in the majors.

Owings was scratched from Saturday's contest against the Rockies with an illness, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Owings was originally set to bat second and play right field, though that changed when he started to feel a little under the weather. Gregor Blanco will get the start in right field in his stead. Owings is off to a strong start offensively this season, slashing .308/.351/.505 with five homers and eight stolen bases through 29 games. He should be considered day-to-day until the Diamondbacks update his status, though with an off day coming Monday, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Owings out for the series finale Sunday.

Arcia is not in the lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

After going just 1-for-16 over the last four games, Arcia will head to the bench for a breather. Herman Perez will get the start at shortstop for the game, though Arcia should be back on the lineup card for Sunday's series finale in Pittsburgh.

Swanson is not in the lineup Saturday against the Cardinals.

Swanson is hitting just .150 so far this season (15-for-100), so he'll head to the bench to clear his head as Jace Peterson gets the nod at shortstop. This will be just the second time this season Swanson isn't starting for the Braves.

Rojas went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI in Friday's loss to the Mets.

Rojas now has seven hits in his last two starts, and the 28-year-old utility player has a .333/.388/.400 slash line through 68 plate appearances this season. He also has an impressive 12 runs scored in 22 games, and while Rojas won't be able to maintain his .377 BABIP forever, expect the Marlins to continue finding ways to get him into the lineup while he's swinging a hot bat.

Manager Bruce Bochy said Crawford (groin) won't be activated from the disabled list when eligible Saturday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

While Crawford was hopeful he'd be able to rejoin the Giants once eligible, the veteran shortstop will apparently need some more time before he's ready. It's unclear when the Giants expect to activate him at this point, but he doesn't appear to be too far from a return. The 30-year-old was slashing .263/.284/.434 with two homers and eight RBI before landing on the disabled list April 29.