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Raley went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's victory over the Diamondbacks.

Raley got the scoring started with a solo shot off Brandon Pfaadt in the first inning. It's Raley's 13th homer of the year, though just his third in his last 25 games. Still, the 28-year-old outfielder has been productive in that span -- he's gone 21-for-62 (.339) since the start of June. Raley's now slashing an impressive .276/.354/.573 with 40 runs scored, 30 RBI and eight stolen bases through 210 plate appearances this season.

Gurriel did not suffer any broken bones to his face Thursday and is considered day-to-day, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Gurriel was in Thursday's lineup against Boston but was scratched after taking a groundball to the nose in pregame warmups. He seemingly avoided serious injury and could return as early as Friday, when the Marlins open a series in Atlanta.

Torkelson went 2-for-3 with two walks, two home runs and four RBI in Thursday's 8-5 win over the Rangers.

Torkelson enjoyed a career day at the plate Thursday, recording his first multi-home run game in his second MLB season. The four RBI is also a career best. Torkelson now leads the team with 11 long balls and 39 RBI this season. Despite a middling .696 OPS overall, the 23-year-old is showing signs of living up to his potential as the 2020 No. 1 overall pick.

X-rays came back negative on Rizzo's elbow after he was hit by a pitch in Thursday's win over the Athletics, Max Goodman of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

Rizzo made an early exit from the contest, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone indicated the veteran first baseman will likely sit out Friday's series opener in St. Louis, but it's not an overly serious concern. Rizzo finished 1-for-3 with the HBP and a run scored Thursday in Oakland and is batting .269/.357/.430 with 11 homers and 37 RBI across 75 games this season.

Gurriel was scratched from the lineup Thursday in Boston due to an apparent facial injury, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Gurriel took a groundball to the nose while participating in pregame infield drills at Fenway Park on Thursday and walked off with a towel to his face. Luis Arraez will slide over to first base with Jon Berti covering second and Jean Segura entering the Marlins' lineup at third.

Bohm is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cubs.

Josh Harrison will start at third base and bat eighth versus the Cubs and right-hander Kyle Hendricks, with Kody Clemens handling first base and hitting ninth. Bohm has largely raked against lefties this year but holds a .650 OPS in his 201 plate appearances versus righties.

Cooper was scratched from the lineup Thursday against the Red Sox due to an illness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Jorge Soler will slide into DH duties with Yuli Gurriel sticking at first base and Jesus Sanchez being added to the lineup in right field. Cooper can safely be considered day-to-day as the Marlins wrap up this series at Fenway Park before heading to Atlanta for a three-game weekend set.

Flores is not in the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays.

Flores hasn't appeared in a game since returning Tuesday from an IL stint for a bruised left foot -- potentially because the Giants don't want to expose him to the turf at Rogers Centre in Toronto. LaMonte Wade is playing first base in Thursday's series finale and J.D. Davis will handle the hot corner.

Wade went 3-for-4 in Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Wade did an excellent job of setting the table, but the rest of the Giants' lineup combined to go 3-for-28 with one walk. He's settled in as the primary first baseman, and he's kept his bat warm in June by hitting .324 (22-for-68) over 19 games this month. Wade still finds himself on the bench versus many southpaws, but he's posted a strong .286/.415/.462 slash line with nine home runs, 27 RBI, 40 runs scored and two stolen bases over 289 plate appearances. For his part, he's batting .262 with a .748 OPS over 51 plate appearances against lefties this year.

Abreu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Cardinals.

It had been a slow start for Abreu in Houston, especially in the power department, but he appears to have found a groove in June, slashing .292/.305/.517 over his last 22 appearances. The veteran has 10 extra-base hits, including five home runs, and 19 RBI during that stretch, but he's drawn just two walks. Despite his early offensive struggles, Abreu remains locked in as an everyday player and has appeared in 76 of the Astros' first 80 games.