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Biggio is not in the lineup Friday against the Braves.

The 26-year-old started the past seven games, including the last three in right field, but he'll head to the bench Friday after going 6-for-25 with nine strikeouts during that stretch. Teoscar Hernandez (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and is starting in right field, while Santiago Espinal is covering the hot corner.

Arroyo (hand) is batting leadoff and playing second base Friday against the Rangers, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports

The infielder missed a few games after being hit by a pitch on April 25, but he made a pinch-hit appearance Thursday and now returns to the starting lineup. Arroyo, hitting .296 in 54 at-bats, has enjoyed a surprising amount of playing time, with expected second baseman Enrique Hernandez starting most games in center field.

Mendick was returned to the alternate site after Thursday's doubleheader against Detroit.

Mendick came up to serve as the team's 27th man in the doubleheader. He didn't appear in either game but has gone 6-for-21 with two RBI and two runs scored this season.

Lowe went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Athletics.

Lowe took Chris Bassitt yard in the fifth inning for his fourth homer of the season. He has been cold for much of the season, as he's now hitting just .167/.293/.345 with 11 runs scored and 11 RBI across 99 plate appearances.

Mendick was recalled from the alternate training site to serve as the 27th man in Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Mendick was sent down by the White Sox on Sunday, but he'll return to the major-league club on a short-term basis for Thursday's twin bill. The 27-year-old appeared in eight games to begin the year and went 6-for-21 with two RBI, two runs and a 5:5 BB:K. He'll likely return to the team's alternate camp following the doubleheader.

Torres went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-0 victory over Baltimore.

After starting the season by going exactly 1-for-4 in seven consecutive games, Torres' numbers have gotten no better, with his average now at .233 and Wednesday's RBI just his third of 2021. That said, Torres has recorded multiple hits in consecutive games and, much like his team, appears ready to turn the corner and put his early season struggles behind him. However, his power is still missing in action, as he hit just three homers last year and has yet to hit one in 2021 after launching 38 in 2019.

Polanco went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored during Wednesday's 10-2 win at Cleveland.

The 27-year-old received his first off day of the season Tuesday and rejoined the lineup Wednesday with his first homer of 2021. Polanco has a .193/.258/.265 slash line with three doubles, two stolen bases, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored through 22 games.

Haggerty is starting at second base and batting sixth Wednesday in Houston. He has now started five of the last six games.

Dylan Moore is slumping, and meanwhile, Haggerty is hitting .429 with one home run, two steals and a 4:3 K:BB over his last six games (14 at-bats). It appears Seattle is going to play the hot hand at the keystone, and right now that's Haggerty, whose speed makes him noteworthy in deeper roto leagues.

Rosario went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double and an additional run scored during Wednesday's 10-2 loss to Minnesota.

The 25-year-old delivered two extra-base hits and scored both of Cleveland's runs Wednesday, as the rest of the offense managed only three singles and one walk. Rosario is seeing most of his playing time in center field and has a .175/.257/.302 slash line with two home runs, two doubles four RBI and nine runs in 21 games this season.

Andrus is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.

Vimael Machin checks in at shortstop for Andrus, who heads to the bench for the first time this season. Though he showed some improvement at the plate during the Athletics' recent 13-game winning streak, Andrus is still sitting on a career-worst .152/.207/.190 slash line through 87 plate appearances.