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Ketel Marte - Dealing with hip discomfort Marte exited Thursday's game against the Phillies with right hip discomfort.

Impact It's not clear how Marte suffered the injury, or how likely he is to miss extended time. Marte has missed over two months with a pair of hamstring injuries this season, so the team may opt to rest him regularly even if he avoids a serious issue.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chavis' acclimation; Polanco 'giving 100%' PITTSBURGH -- What do you do when you’re traded to a new team, but you don’t have their bag? If you’re Pirates infielder Michael Chavis, you...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

'I'm a human being, too': Gregory Polanco pushes back against fan criticism Gregory Polanco has certainly struggled this season, but the Pirates right fielder isn’t happy with how much he’s been criticized.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Daulton Varsho - Takes seat Thursday Varsho is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact After supplying home runs in three consecutive games, Varsho proceeded to go 0-for-8 in the final two contests of Arizona's series in Pittsburgh that concluded Wednesday. The 25-year-old isn't yet locked into a full-time role at any position, but the Diamondbacks' willingness to use him between catcher and the three outfield spots should make him a near-everyday player for the rest of the season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Asdrúbal Cabrera - Starting after all Updating a previous report, Cabrera will start at third base and bat third Thursday versus the Phillies.

Impact Cabrera was scheduled to get a breather in the series opener, but he was a late addition to the lineup after Arizona scratched David Peralta and Josh VanMeter. As a 35-year-old on an expiring contract, Cabrera wouldn't seem to have much of a future on a rebuilding club like Arizona, so he'll likely see his opportunities take a hit during the final month of the season.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

David Peralta - Removed from lineup Peralta was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies for an unspecified reason.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Peralta's removal from the lineup was due to an injury, but Josh Rojas will shift to left field while Asdrubal Cabrera enters the lineup at third base. Whether the 34-year-old outfielder is available off the bench remains to be seen.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Asdrúbal Cabrera - Not starting Thursday Cabrera isn't starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Cabrera may see less playing time across the final few weeks of the season, and the 35-year-old will be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Josh VanMeter will take over at the hot corner and bat third.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE