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Vaughn (hand) isn't starting Saturday against the Angels.

Vaughn's X-rays on his right hand came back negative after he was hit by a pitch Friday, but he'll still be out of the lineup for at least one game. AJ Pollock will shift to left field while Adam Engel starts in right.

Vaughn (hand) underwent X-rays that came back negative Saturday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Vaughn was hit on his right hand by a pitch in the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Angels, but he's considered day-to-day after his tests didn't reveal any structural damage. If he's forced to miss any time, Gavin Sheets and Adam Engel are the most likely candidates for increased at-bats.

Dalbec will start at first base against left-handers, while Franchy Cordero slots in against righties, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Dalbec's season-opening funk finally cost him plate appearances, reducing him to the short side of a platoon. Cordero was called up Friday and started against Baltimore right-hander Kyle Bradish. With O's righty Spenser Watkins projected to start Saturday, Dalbec should open the game on the bench. Dalbec, who entered Friday's game as a defensive replacement, is batting .154 through 19 games.

Naylor went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run during Friday's 9-8 victory over the Athletics.

Naylor singled in the first inning and smashed a two-run shot off Oakland reliever Domingo Acevedo in the seventh to give Cleveland the lead for good. The 24-year-old has been hot since making his season debut April 15, slashing .317/.333/.512 in 41 at-bats.

Rizzo went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 12-2 win over the Royals.

The veteran first baseman crushed a Kris Bubic fastball to center field in the first inning, setting the tone for the night. Rizzo has hit safely in nine straight games, slashing .359/.375/.897 over that stretch with six of his nine homers on the season and 13 of his 21 RBI.

Guerrero went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Friday's 11-7 loss to Houston.

Guerrero had a day off Thursday with a minor foot issue but he looked plenty healthy Friday, launching a three-run shot off Jose Urquidy in the third inning. The 23-year-old slugger is slashing .301/.369/.575 with six homers and 16 RBI through 84 plate appearances. He was 10-for-38 (.263) without a home run in his previous 11 contests.

Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-1 loss to Boston.

Mountcastle spoiled Boston's shutout bid with a leadoff home run in the ninth inning off Hansel Robles. It was his second long ball of the year and first since April 9. The 25-year-old is sporting a disappointing .618 OPS with three extra-base hits through 76 plate appearances.

Vaughn, who was hit on his right hand by a pitch in the ninth inning, will get X-rays, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Vaughn, who went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in addition to the HBP, remained in the game, but it is apparently causing enough discomfort that tests are needed. He should be considered day-to-day for now.

Casas was not considered for a promotion when the Red Sox opted to call up Franchy Cordero, according to manager Alex Cora, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

While Casas is Boston's top prospect, it would have been a bit surprising if they'd called him up while he was hitting .225/.364/.437 through 20 games at Triple-A. Casas could certainly force the issue later this summer, particularly if Bobby Dalbec continues to struggle.

Dalbec isn't starting Friday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Dalbec will have a chance to reset after going 0-for-9 with an RBI, a walk and five strikeouts over his last three appearances. Franchy Cordero will start at first base and bat sixth after his contract was selected by the Red Sox on Friday.