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Arroyo's path to playing time could dry up if Trevor Story (wrist) is activated Saturday, as reported by Christopher Smith of MassLive.com.

Arroyo has been the primary fill-in at Story's position, second base, since coming off the injured list in late July and has thrived in that time, slashing .367/.400/.511 over 23 games. He can also play shortstop and third base, but those spots are taken up by Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers. Boston manager Alex Cora could get creative and use Arroyo at first base, where Eric Hosmer (back) had been starter before landing on the injured list. Arroyo has worked out at first base but manned the position for only a couple of innings this season.

Mathias went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Tigers.

Mathias was knocked in on an Ezequiel Duran homer in the second inning, then hit a two-run shot of his own in the third inning that scored Leody Taveras. He has seen sporadic playing time this season, batting .125 across six games for Milwaukee before being acquired by Texas. Since joining the Rangers, Mathias has gone 9-for-18 with two homers and eight RBI across six games. He is currently on a three-game hitting streak and now flaunts a .324 batting average for the year.

Rosario went 2-for-5 with a double and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Mariners.

Rosario was one of two Guardians to log multiple hits in the contest. The shortstop also logged his 12th steal in 15 attempts this season. He's enjoyed quiet success of late, posting four multi-hit efforts in his last eight games while batting .333 (11-for-33) with one extra-base hit, two RBI and three runs scored in that span. For the season, he's posted a strong .286/.321/.409 slash line with eight home runs, 51 RBI and 69 runs scored, operating primarily out of the No. 2 spot in Cleveland's lineup.

Haggerty was removed from Friday's game against the Guardians in the top of the ninth inning due to an apparent finger injury, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Haggerty took a pitch off his fingers on a bunt attempt in the bottom of the eighth inning and appeared to be in pain afterward. He initially remained in the game but was replaced defensively in the top of the ninth. Prior to his departure, he went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. The extent of his injury isn't yet clear, but he should be considered day-to-day for now.

Lowe was removed from Friday's game against the Red Sox in the bottom of the third inning due to a right elbow contusion, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lowe was hit by a pitch in his right elbow in the top of the third inning and initially remained in the game, but he was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame. It's not yet clear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time, but Isaac Paredes and Yu Chang are candidates to step in at second base if Lowe is sidelined.

Miller isn't starting Friday against the Mariners.

Miller started the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a run and a strikeout. Josh Naylor will man first base.

Haggerty (shoulder) is starting Friday against the Guardians.

Haggerty was out of the starting lineup for the last five games due to a shoulder injury, but he appeared off the bench in the last two matchups and will start in right field and bat ninth Friday. Since the start of August, he's hit .348 with two home runs, two doubles, eight runs, seven RBI and five stolen bases.

Arraez isn't starting Friday against the Giants.

Arraez went just 1-for-17 with a double, two runs, an RBI and two walks over the last five games and will retreat to the bench for Friday's series opener against the Giants. Jose Miranda is starting at first base.

Haggerty (shoulder) entered Thursday's win over the Guardians as a pinch runner and could be back in the starting lineup at some point over the weekend, the Associated Press reports.

Mariners manager Scott Servais relayed the details on Haggerty's potential return to the lineup following back-to-back games in which the hot-hitting outfielder was able to make in-game appearances off the bench. Haggerty also checked into two games versus the Athletics last Saturday and Sunday as a defensive replacement and pinch runner after hurting his shoulder, but his re-entry into the starting nine would be ideal for fantasy managers that had been benefitting from the 28-year-old's productive bat.

Arroyo went 2-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two stolen bases in Thursday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Blue Jays.

Arroyo returned to action after missing one game due to a leg injury and showed it was a fleeting issue by swiping his fourth and fifth bases of the season. He's not typically a runner, having entered 2022 with just 25 steals on 39 attempts since entering professional ball in 2013.