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Young underwent X-rays on his right index finger Saturday that returned negative, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Young took a pitch off his right index finger while trying to bunt Saturday and was unable to finish the at-bat. He received good news when X-rays returned negative after the contest, but he's still deemed day-to-day. Alex Call could get a chance to start in the outfield Sunday if Young is unable to play.

Hernandez went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Brewers.

Hernandez launched a three-run homer in the fifth inning that proved to be the difference in the game. The 25-year-old has hit safely in four straight contests and continues to make the most of his part-time role, slashing .326/.382/.511 with four home runs, 16 RBI and 14 runs scored across his first 102 major-league plate appearances.

Myers went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Brewers.

Myers was a thorn in the Brewers' side all game, highlighted by a 428-foot homer that doubled the Marlins' lead in the sixth inning. It was a much needed effort for the 29-year-old, as he entered the contest mired in a 1-for-24 slump since the All-Star break. For the year, he's slashing .262/.309/.362 with five home runs, 25 RBI, 24 runs scored and 15 steals across 246 plate appearances.

Happ went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored during the Cubs' 6-1 win over the White Sox on Saturday.

Happ put the Cubs on the board in the seventh inning with a solo home run off Jordan Leasure and crossed home plate for a second time after Matt Shaw drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. Although Happ has struggled at the plate this summer with a .592 OPS in July, he has reached base safely in nine of his last 10 games, going 9-for-34 (.265) with five walks, six runs, two home runs and four RBI over that span.

Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Cruz's 410-foot blast in the second inning proved to be the game's only offense. In eight games since the All-Star break, the 26-year-old has gone 8-for-29 with four extra-base hits, five RBI, three runs scored and five stolen bases. For the year, he's slashing .217/.318/.423 with 17 homers, 42 RBI, 52 runs scored and a major-league leading 34 steals across 393 plate appearances.

Young was removed from Saturday's game against Minnesota after taking a pitch off his right index finger while trying to bunt, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Young was looked at by a trainer after the pitch struck his finger, and the determination was made to pull him from the contest. Alex Call finished Young's at-bat and subsequently took over in center field. If Young has to miss any additional time, Call would be the leading candidate to gain more starts in center. The Nationals announced during the game that Young's initial diagnosis is a right index finger contusion.

Doyle isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Doyle will miss a third consecutive start Saturday despite opening the second half of the season 7-for-13 at the plate. Jordan Beck, Mickey Moniak and Tyler Freeman will start in the outfield for the Rockies while Kyle Farmer serves as the designated hitter.

The Brewers activated Frelick (hamstring) off the 10-day injured list Saturday.

Frelick suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain in the Brewers' final game before the All-Star break, so he'll end up missing only seven games due to the extra time off. Blake Perkins has been a near-everyday part of the Brewers' lineup while Frelick has been out, but the former will likely see a reduction in playing time now that the team's starting outfield is healthy. Tyler Black was optioned to the minors Saturday to make room for Frelick on the 26-man roster.

Nootbaar (ribs) could begin a rehab assignment early next week, Daniel Guerrero of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

Nootbaar began a hitting progression with soft toss and tee work Wednesday and looks to be trending in the right direction as he comes back from a left costochondral sprain. The outfielder has been sidelined since just before the All-Star break and shouldn't require too many rehab games before rejoining the Cardinals' active roster.

Lee went 2-for-4 with a double in Friday's 8-1 loss to the Mets.

Lee doubled to left field in the sixth inning, marking his second two-bagger in his last four outings. The 26-year-old outfielder has delivered two multi-hit performances during that span, slashing .278/.316/.389 with an RBI, a run scored and a 1:1 BB:K across 19 plate appearances. Overall, he's now slashing .249/.314/.397 with 50 runs scored, 41 RBI, 35 extra-base hits -- including six home runs -- and a 10.9 percent strikeout rate over 411 plate appearances this season.