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Goldschmidt (elbow) participated in baseball activities prior to Friday's game against the Padres.

Manager Torey Lovullo said that the club wanted to give Goldschmidt an extra day to approach his full level of activity, which is why he was withheld from the lineup again Friday. The plan is for Goldschmidt to be evaluated Saturday, so information regarding his availability should be available heading into Arizona's outing versus San Diego. If Goldschmidt has to miss another game, look for Daniel Descalso to fill in at first base.

Goldschmidt (elbow) isn't in the lineup Friday against the Padres.

Goldschmidt recently expressed optimism regarding his status and said he thought he'd be ready to return for Friday's game. Although he's eager to play, the Diamondbacks are being careful with the star first baseman, as Goldschmidt is being withheld from the lineup for the fifth consecutive game. Daniel Descalso will start at first base and hit fifth in place of Goldschmidt on Friday night.

Diaz (elbow) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles.

Diaz exited Thursday's game with a bruised left elbow after getting hit by a pitch during the sixth inning, but won't miss any additional time. Since Aug. 24, Diaz is hitting .389/.569/.556 with seven RBI and 10 runs, and is batting in the third spot and manning the hot corner for the series opener.

Joseph is out of the lineup Friday against the Nationals, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

Rhys Hoskins will start at first base and hit third with Joseph sitting out Friday night. Joseph, who's hit two home runs over the last seven games, will likely return to action Saturday when the Phillies take on Edwin Jackson and the Nationals.

Cabrera (back) isn't in the lineup Friday against the Reds.

Cabrera had an MRI on Friday, but the results of the examination have yet to be revealed. Until further notice, consider Cabrera day-to-day. Matt Reynolds will start at the hot corner while Cabrera is withheld from the lineup Friday.

Bour (oblique) was activated from the DL on Friday.

Bour has been out since July 24, but is ready to return to action following his lengthy absence. Prior to getting hurt, Bour had been in the midst of a great season. Over 87 games he's hitting .289/.366/.548 with 21 home runs and 63 RBI. Now that he's back in full health, he should return to his regular spot at first base in the Marlins' lineup.

Rizzo went 2-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored and two RBI in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Rizzo was locked in at the plate in this one as he snapped an 0-for-11 slump that stretched back the past three games. With a .280/.396/.532 slash line to go along with 31 home runs and 102 RBI, Rizzo is once again producing at an elite level this season.

Joseph went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to Washington.

Joseph's power has dipped considerably during his sophomore campaign, but otherwise he's pretty much been as advertised with 21 homers, 66 RBI, 48 runs and a .239/.289/.433 slash line. There's still the upside for a 30-bomb season in the future, and it's encouraging to see him find a groove down the stretch with five homers through his past 14 games.

Abreu went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Thursday's 11-2 loss to the Indians.

Abreu's long ball was the second allowed by Cleveland ace Corey Kluber in the first inning, yet Chicago still trailed by two runs at the end of that frame. While the team around him leaves much to be desired, the Cuban first baseman has consistently been one of MLB's top sluggers since debuting in 2014. He's 16 RBI shy of reaching 100 in each of his first four campaigns while smacking at least 25 homers in each.

Cabrera (back) will undergo an MRI on Friday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

The Mets announced that Cabrera's early exit Thursday was the result of a tight hamstring, but Cabrera contradicted that, saying it's actually an issue with his lower back. He's confident that it's not a serious injury.