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Turner will join the Nationals in Cincinnati on Friday for their series against the Reds, William Ladson of MLB.com reports.

Rumors surfaced Thursday about a potential promotion for Turner after he was left off the lineup card at Triple-A Syracuse. Ladson reports that Ryan Zimmerman will likely be placed on the paternity list Friday, which would open up a spot on the roster for Turner. However, given that a player can only be on the paternity list for up to three games, this could potentially be an abbreviated debut for Turner. Once the move is made official, Turner's role with the team moving forward should come into focus. The hyper-talented prospect has 21 extra-base hits in 197 at-bats at Triple-A this season.

Turner, who is not in the lineup at Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, is a candidate to be called up by the Nationals in the coming days, James Wagner of the Washington Post reports.

According to Wagner, Ryan Zimmerman may be placed on the paternity list in the near future, which would open a roster spot for the Nationals to promote a top minor leaguer. Turner, a former first round selection in 2014, has been on a torrid pace at Triple-A Syracuse this season, slashing .310/.476/.472 with 13 doubles and five triples over 197 at-bats. The young shortstop should be on fantasy owners' watch lists given his potential fit with the Nationals in addition to the fact that he's a Top-10 prospect in all of baseball. There is nothing definite at this point regarding Turner being called up, but the fact that he was out of the lineup at Syracuse on Thursday could mean that there's something brewing.

Rojas is in the lineup and batting eighth for Thursday's game against the Pirates, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

With Derek Dietrich day-to-day with a wrist injury, Rojas will likely find himself in the starting lineup more often than not until he is back to full strength. The 27-year-old is hitting .268/.311/.321 with seven runs and six RBI through 41 games this season.

Rojas (shoulder) entered Wednesday's game against the Pirates as a pinch runner and scored the winning run.

Rojas, who has not seen the field since suffering a shoulder injury Monday, was forced into action after Derek Dietrich hit by a pitch on his left wrist. Rojas stayed in the game and played defense,confirming previous reports that he'll look to play through the injury. Rojas will likely put his ailing shoulder to the test with Dietrich expected to miss a few games.

Crawford is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Braves.

Crawford hit .267/.322/.448 with four home runs and 23 RBI in 28 games throughout May, but will receive a day off to rest while Kelby Tomlinson starts at shortstop.

Baez is in the lineup and batting seventh for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Baez will man third base with Kris Bryant moving to left field. After a hot start in April, Baez has cooled off considerably, hitting just .219 with one home run and five RBI in 25 games during May. However, his versatility and above-average defense will allow him to continue to see playing time.

Rojas (shoulder) is not in Tuesday's lineup, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Rojas appeared to tweak his shoulder while swinging Monday night and was forced to leave the game. The Marlins don't believe the injury is serious, however, and Rojas is going to try to play through the ailment. Regardless, Rojas will take the day off Tuesday, s Derek Dietrich gets the nod at second base.

Ahmed is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

After starting the last four games, Ahmed will get the day off as the Diamondbacks go with Chris Owings at shortstop, while Michael Bourn takes over in center field. Owings will bat seventh against the Astros' Lance McCullers.

Rojas departed Monday's game against the the Pirates with an apparent shoulder injury, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

Rojas left after just one at-bat, as he appeared to tweak his right shoulder while swinging. At this point it's unclear how much time Rojas could miss, but an update figures to come after the game. Rojas was replaced by Derek Dietrich at second base.

Owings went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and two strikeouts Sunday against the Padres.

The outfielder has raised his average to .297 after hitting safely in 10 of the last 11 games. Owings has also hit seven extra-base hits over that span, and he's been one of Arizona's most consistent hitters during the past two weeks.