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Garcia went 6-for-6 with two doubles, three runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 12-10 win over the Royals.

The 23-year-old was the lynchpin of a 15-hit barrage for the Nationals as they set new season highs in offense. Garcia also wrote his name in a couple different record books -- he became the first player in the Washington chapter of the club's history to rap out two doubles in the same inning, and just the third in the franchise's combined Nats/Expos history with six hits in a game, following Anthony Rendon in 2017 and Rondell White in 1995. Garcia is also the second-youngest MLB player in the modern era to collect six hits in a nine-inning game, with only Jesus Alou in 1964 being younger. Garcia has been locked in at the plate for a while now, recording nine multi-hit performances in the last 18 games and compiling a .368/.402/.461 slash line over that stretch with a homer, two steals, six RBI and 14 runs.

Stott went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs scored and three stolen bases in Friday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.

It's the first time in the 25-year-old infielder's career he's swiped multiple bags in a game, but Stott was able to exploit Travis d'Arnaud's presence behind the plate for Atlanta -- the veteran catcher has caught only one of 10 attempts base stealers this year. Stott is up to eight pilfers on the season, and he's hit safely in 12 of his last 13 games while slashing a blistering .346/.397/.558 with two doubles, three homers, eight RBI and nine runs.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Friday that Estrada is dealing with left wrist soreness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Estrada's wrist will keep him out of the starting lineup Friday, but Kapler added that Estrada could be able to pinch hit. He should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Rojas isn't starting Friday against the Red Sox.

Arizona has now run into left-handed starters in each of its last three games, so Rojas will begin on the bench for the third consecutive time. Emmanuel Rivera will take over at third base and bat second.

Padres manager Bob Melvin said Kim (knee) is available off the bench Friday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

Jake Cronenworth will start Friday in Kim's place, but Melvin added that Kim is expected to return to the lineup Saturday. The 27-year-old infielder is slashing .237/.316/.382 through 172 plate appearances this season.

Turang isn't starting Friday against the Giants.

Turang will take a seat Friday as the Giants roll out left-hander Alex Wood to begin the game. Owen Miller will move to second base in Turang's place, moving Brian Anderson in to third base and allowing Tyrone Taylor to start in right field while batting eighth.

Estrada isn't in the Giants' lineup for Friday's game against Milwaukee, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Estrada is slashing .222/.222/.333 over the past week, so he will get a day off Friday to regroup. Brett Wisely will take over for him at second base and bat ninth.

Arraez (leg) is starting at second base Friday against the Angels, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Left leg cramps kept Arraez out of the Marlins' lineup Thursday, but the 26-year-old infielder will return to his usual spot at second base after just one missed start. Arraez is currently enjoying the best statistical season of his career, slashing .371/.422/.465 through 187 plate appearances.

Kim (knee) isn't starting Friday against the Yankees.

Kim had to be helped off the field Thursday after he fouled a ball off his left knee. Although his X-rays came back negative, the Padres won't rush him back into action. He'll be replaced at second base by Jake Cronenworth, allowing Brandon Dixon to start at first base and bat seventh.

Trejo went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a steal in Thursday's victory over Miami.

He got the Rockies on the board in the fourth inning, driving in Randal Grichuk with two outs. Trejo would later walk to lead off the seventh inning before swiping his third stolen base of the year. The 26-year-old infielder's gone just 2-for-19 over his last seven games while playing sparingly. He's now slashing .231/.260/.286 with 11 RBI and eight runs scored through 97 plate appearances this season.