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Kim isn't starting Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Kim has had increased playing time at shortstop recently with Fernando Tatis (shoulder) sidelined, but he'll be out of the lineup for a second straight game. Jake Cronenworth will start at shortstop while Eric Hosmer takes over at first base.

Ibanez isn't starting Friday's game against the Athletics.

Ibanez had drawn 13 consecutive starts, but he'll get a breather after going 4-for-17 with two home runs, four RBI, four runs and three strikeouts across the last five games. Yonny Hernandez will take over at the keystone and bat ninth.

Arauz was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

The 23-year-old will rejoin the Red Sox two days after being demoted with Jarren Duran (undisclosed) landing on the COVID-19 injured list. Duran hasn't tested positive for the virus at this point, so it could be a quick stay in the majors for Arauz if Duran continues to test negative.

Short is not in the starting lineup Friday against Cleveland, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Short will sit for the second time in four games as he continues to struggle through a 4-for-48 slump that dates back to July 18. Harold Castro will start at shortstop and bat third Friday.

Brujan has gone 13-for-39 (.333) with five doubles, six steals, seven RBI, seven runs and a 6:4 BB:K since being sent back to Triple-A Durham.

After he uncharacteristically struck out a bunch in his short cup of coffee with the Rays, Brujan's plate discipline has looked better than ever back at Durham. The over-the-fence power he showed earlier this year is still missing in action, but Brujan's main appeal has always been his excellent on-base ability and elite wheels -- a rare combo in today's game. Where he ultimately fits in for the Rays is an open question, but it's worth noting that Brujan (a second baseman by trade) has seen time at shortstop, third base and all three outfield positions this year. Fantasy-wise, he could certainly benefit from an offseason trade to another organization, as the Rays' roster and pipeline are fairly crowded at practically every single one of those positions. Nonetheless, whether it's in Tampa Bay or elsewhere, he should break in as a full-time major leaguer by next year.

Merrifield went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's 3-2 win over the White Sox.

While the second baseman went hitless for the second time in three games, he made an impact in his lone time reaching base. Merrifield continues to be one of baseball's best speedsters with 29 stolen bases in 30 attempts this year. He's added a .272/.317/.394 slash line with eight home runs, 54 RBI, 58 runs scored and a pair of triples in 467 plate appearances as Kansas City's leadoff hitter.

India went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Pirates.

India cranked a home run off Wil Crowe to begin the game in the first inning. He added a walk and scored in the second frame. The 24-year-old has reached base safely in his last 10 games. Over that stretch, he has four home runs, eight RBI and 11 runs scored. On the season, he is slashing .284/.404/.458 in 407 plate appearances. His 61 runs is second-most in all of baseball among rookies behind Randy Arozarena.

Arraez isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Astros.

Arraez reached base seven times across the last two games, as he went 5-for-8 with two doubles, a run and two walks during that time. He'll get a day off with Brent Rooker starting in left field and batting second.

Rojas (finger) is expected to begin a rehab assignment in the near future, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Rojas participated in live batting practice Wednesday, and he took grounders at shortstop ahead of Thursday's game against the Giants. The 27-year-old was initially targeting a weekend return, so he shouldn't require many rehab games before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club.

Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner has been on the 10-day IL for a week, but he did running/agility drills and played catch ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockies. The 24-year-old isn't believed to be particularly close to returning, but his return to baseball activities is a step in the right direction.