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Gurriel will sit Friday against Oakland, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

The Astros will rest several regulars the day after clinching the division. Aledmys Diaz takes over at first base.

Diaz (ribs) will bat cleanup and start at third base Friday against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz left Tuesday's game against the Astros with left rib discomfort and received just a single pinch-hit appearance since then. He'll be involved from the start this time around and will occupy a key spot in the lineup against lefty Nestor Cortes.

Diaz (ribs) was hitless in one pinch-hit appearance during a loss to the Astros on Thursday. He's expected to rejoin the starting lineup Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Diaz was forced from Tuesday's contest against Houston with left rib cage soreness, and although there were some concerns about the injury in the immediate aftermath, the infielder has made quick progress. If Diaz is indeed able to make it back for Friday's series opener against the Yankees, it should fully allay any concerns about his availability for the Rays' first postseason series.

Rizzo went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Rizzo made his lone hit of the contest count, and he now has 21 home runs on the season. It was his first long ball since Sept. 10, and he had hit just .226/.349/.283 in 16 games since heading into Thursday's action. On the campaign, Rizzo has chipped in 72 runs scored and 60 RBI while maintaining a .339 wOBA and 112 wRC+.

Mountcastle went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Red Sox.

Mountcastle took Nick Pivetta yard in the third inning to record his 33rd home run of the season. He now has three homers in his last seven starts, also driving in six and scoring four runs in that span. Mountcastle is now hitting .257/.312/.494 with a .238 ISO across 574 plate appearances on the campaign.

Diaz (ribs) is available off the bench in Thursday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz is slated to miss a second straight contest due to left rib discomfort, but he's feeling better and will be back in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Yankees. Prior to his injury, the 30-year-old went 8-for-21 with two home runs, nine RBI and four runs across his last six appearances.

Voit was placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation Thursday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Voit was removed from Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays due to a knee injury that will force him to miss the remainder of the regular season. The 30-year-old appeared in 68 games this year and slashed .239/.328/.437 with 11 home runs, 35 RBI and 26 runs. It's not yet clear if he could return if the Yankees advance to the ALDS.

Voit (knee) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

Voit sustained a right knee injury in Wednesday's loss to Toronto, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench Thursday. Anthony Rizzo will start at first base while Gary Sanchez serves as the designated hitter.

Dalbec isn't starting Thursday's game against Baltimore, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Dalbec will get a chance to reset after he went 0-for-10 with six strikeouts across the last three games. Kyle Schwarber will shift to first base while Jose Iglesias enters the lineup at the keystone.

Diaz (ribs) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Diaz will be out of the lineup for a second straight game after he was removed from Tuesday's contest due to left rib discomfort. He was reportedly feeling better Wednesday and is hopeful he can return to the lineup in time for Friday's series opener against the Yankees.