Rojas is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Padres on Friday.

Despite going 6-for-12 with four RBI in his last four starts, Rojas will be on the bench for the start of Friday's game while Alex Freeland and Buddy Kennedy start at second and third base, respectively. Rojas has seen an uptick in playing time due to Tommy Edman (ankle), Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) and Max Muncy (oblique) all residing on the 10-day injured list.

X-rays on McNeil's right shoulder came back negative, and he is available off the bench for Friday's game against Atlanta, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

McNeil is out of the Mets' lineup for a second straight game due to a right shoulder issue, but the good news for the veteran is that imaging didn't reveal any structural damage. He'll be available off the bench as a pinch hitter and could return to the lineup at some point during this weekend's three-game road series.

McNeil (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game in Atlanta.

McNeil is dealing with nagging right shoulder soreness and will miss a second consecutive start. Starling Marte is at designated hitter and Brett Baty is at second base for the Mets on Friday.

Kim (shoulder) went 2-for-3 with a run in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday. He started in left field and played five innings, per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.

Thursday marked Kim's first game action since July 28 as the rookie utility player progresses toward a return from left shoulder bursitis. Kim hadn't played left field prior to Thursday, but the Dodgers have gotten poor production from Michael Conforto (.618 OPS) as the primary option at the position. Los Angeles acquired Alex Call at the trade deadline and has been giving him some starts in left, but if Kim can handle the position defensively, he could get opportunities there after he's activated from the IL.

Edman (ankle) has been able to run straight ahead without pain, and manager Dave Roberts recently said the infielder/outfielder will next be "doing some curves," per MLB.com.

Edman appears to making progress in his recovery from a right ankle sprain, though the Dodgers intend to allow his ankle to fully heal before activating him off the IL. The expectation remains that Edman will remain sidelined until at least early September. A rehab stint will likely be in play before Edman returns to the big-league club, but for the time being, it's unclear when that will take place.

McNeil is not in Thursday's lineup versus the Nationals due to right shoulder soreness, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

It's something that's been bothering McNeil since last week and is mostly an issue while throwing. He could be ready to return to action as soon as Friday in Atlanta, but he might be limited to designated-hitter duty for a while. McNeil is 9-for-21 at the plate over his last five games, so the shoulder doesn't seem to be a problem in the batter's box.

Kennedy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

After starting at third base in each of the last four games while going 1-for-13 at the dish, Kennedy will cede the hot corner to Alex Freeland for the series finale in Colorado. The right-handed-hitting Kennedy could occupy the short side of a platoon at third base with the switch-hitting Freeland until the Dodgers get one of their four injured infielders (Max Muncy, Hyeseong Kim, Tommy Edman and Enrique Hernandez) back from the shelf.

McNeil is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Nationals.

McNeil is 9-for-21 at the dish over his last five games, but he'll get a day off in Thursday's matinee against southpaw MacKenzie Gore and the Nationals. Brett Baty will start at second base and Starling Marte will serve as the Mets' designated hitter in the series finale.

Castro will start at third base and bat seventh in Thursday's game against the Brewers.

Castro doesn't have a clear path to an everyday role in Chicago, but his versatility will allow him to stick in the lineup for the third time in five games. Though Castro will be filling in Thursday for a resting Matt Shaw, the latter player has performed well since the All-Star break and seems to be strengthening his grip on a regular spot in the starting nine.

Sanoja will start at third base and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Cardinals.

The 22-year-old will occupy the hot corner for the third time in four games and appears to have settled in as the Marlins' preferred option at the position with Graham Pauley (oblique) on the injured list. Sanoja may move back into a utility role before long, however, as Connor Norby (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday and could be ready to return from the IL next week.