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Peguero has hit .338/.357/.603 with three home runs, 16 RBI and 12 runs scored across 70 plate appearances with Double-A Altoona to begin the 2022 season.

Peguero has made the most of his first opportunity in the upper levels of the minor leagues. His 13.6 percent strikeout rate stands out in a positive way, particularly when contrasted with the fact that he was punched out on strikes 25.2 percent of the time with High-A Greensboro in 2021. While it's still too early in the campaign to draw conclusions, Peguero has also shown plenty of pop by accruing a .281 ISO and .439 wOBA. The only downside to his profile at this point is a three percent walk rate, though given the way he's impacted the ball it's difficult to argue he should be swinging less. Pittsburgh moves its prospects notoriously slowly, so Peguero isn't likely to see the majors until some point in 2023.

McNeil went 2-for-3 with two RBI in Friday's 3-0 win over the Phillies.

McNeil's two-run single in the fifth inning proved to be the only offense the Mets needed as the pitching staff combined to no-hit Philadelphia. The 30-year-old has delivered mulit-hit performances in four straight starts, going 8-for-14 during that stretch. He's now slashing .344/.400/.500 with nine RBI this season.

Kim went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a strikeout Friday against the Pirates.

He was hitting .182 on April 24 and is now hitting .273 just a few days later, having notched six hits in his last three games. Kim also has two home runs and seven RBI over this three-game heater.

Arroyo went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Friday's 3-1 win over the Orioles.

Arroyo took Kyle Bradish deep during Boston's three-run second inning in what proved to be the only offense the pitching staff needed. It was his first home run since July 16 of last season. He improved his slash line to .205/.220/.282 through 42 plate appearances.

Urias (quadriceps) will stay on a rehab assignment with Double-A Biloxi through the weekend before being reevaluated, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports.

He is through four rehab games, going 3-for-15 with one double, four strikeouts and three walks over that stretch. It's unclear if that evaluation will be to determine whether Urias is ready to be activated or ready to be bumped up to Triple-A.

Rosario is not in Friday's lineup against the A's.

He is hitting .211/.259/.263 with zero home runs and one steal in 19 games. Andres Gimenez will start at shortstop while Ernie Clement gets the start at the keystone.

Rodgers (back) isn't starting Friday against the Reds.

Manager Bud Black indicated Friday that Rodgers could require a stint on the injured list since he continues to deal with back stiffness, but he'll remain day-to-day for now. Alan Trejo is starting at second base and batting ninth.

Mayfield was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Mayfield made the Angels' Opening Day roster this year and appeared in 10 games for the big-league club. He hit .281 with a homer, a triple, a double, six runs and three RBI, but he didn't have consistent playing time and will head to the minors after David Fletcher (hip) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Manger Bud Black said Friday that Rodgers (back) could require a trip to the injured list, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Rodgers has missed the last two games with back stiffness, and he's apparently still dealing with the issue Friday. Since Garrett Hampson (hand) is expected to be on the IL until at least Tuesday, Alan Trejo should see an uptick in playing time at second base if Rodgers misses additional time.

Capra had his contract selected by the Blue Jays on Friday.

Capra has an .855 OPS through 18 games with Triple-A Buffalo this season and will now receive his first look at the majors. The 25-year-old should fill a utility role off the bench until Cavan Biggio (illness) or Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) return from the injured list.