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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.

Goldschmidt went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Goldschmidt's lone hit of the game left the yard in the first inning. That stretched the first baseman's hitting streak to eight games, a span in which he's batting .471 (16-for-34) with nine RBI and four runs scored. The surge has him up to a .293/.361/.387 slash line with a homer, 10 RBI, 11 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases in 19 contests this season. Outside of a dip in power, the rest of his numbers are right where they should be.

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.

Bell went 4-for-6 with a double, two runs and an RBI in a 14-4 win against the Giants on Friday.

Bell and the rest of the Nationals teed off on the Giants as he got on in the third, sixth, eighth and ninth innings and was responsible for four of 22 hits. The impressive outing raised the 29-year-old's line to .357/.458/.514. Bell is top 10 in both average and OBP, though that has come at the cost of power, as his ISO of .157 is well below a career mark of .205.

Wade (knee) went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, four RBI and two runs in Friday's rehab game at Triple-A Sacramento.

Wade has made four rehab appearances and has hit .364 with five RBI and four runs. Manager Gabe Kapler said the team will discuss whether Wade is ready to rejoin the major-league club following Friday's strong performance, but the Giants initially hoped that the 28-year-old would have a longer rehab assignment.

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.

Freeman went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in a 5-1 victory over Detroit on Friday.

Freeman walked, stole second and scored on a Justin Turner home run in the first inning, and he tacked on a single in the third. The 32-year-old has begun his Dodgers career with a strong line of .311/.388/.486 and two stolen bases in 19 games as he looks to reach double digits for the second time in 13 seasons.

Cron went 2-for-2 with three walks, one RBI and one run scored Friday against the Reds.

Cron delivered an RBI single in the sixth inning to continue his excellent start to the season and extend his hitting streak to four games. He entered the matchup having earned only two walks, though he more than doubled that total by earning three free passes Friday. Cron has maintained a .299/.345/.662 through 84 plate appearances on the campaign, highlighted by seven home runs, 19 RBI and 12 runs scored.