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Rodgers remains on the bench Friday against Toronto.

Rodgers sits for the second game in a row and the third time in four games. The 22-year-old's .303/.361/.364 slash line translates to just an 82 wRC+ when factoring in the Coors Field effect. Ryan McMahon and his .260/.356/.449 line (99 wRC+) will remain in the lineup at second base.

Biggio (illness) is starting at second base and batting sixth Friday night against the Rockies.

Biggo has missed the last few days due to illness, but he appears to have returned to health and will be back in action for the series opener in Colorado. Eric Sogard retreats to the bench as a result.

Polanco (illness) will bat second as the designated hitter Friday at Tampa Bay, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Polanco was absent from Thursday's lineup due to an illness, but he's good to go for Friday's contest. The 25-year-old is on a tear over his last 21 games with a .379/.449/.598 slash line with 15 runs scored, five doubles, four home runs and 15 RBI.

Chavis is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

The Red Sox will keep the same lineup they posted for Thursday's postponed contest versus the Yankees, leaving Chavis on the bench. The 23-year-old is slashing .269/.364/.507 with 10 homers through his first 35 major-league games.

Elmore cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

Elmore went 1-for-20 during his brief stay in Pittsburgh. He'll remain as organizational depth but does not appear to be close to a return to the big leagues.

Lowe went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in a win over the Twins on Thursday.

Lowe has now driven in five runs in his last two games and 18 overall during May, as he continues to acquit himself impressively in what is now his longest exposure to big-league arms. The 24-year-old's 11 home runs and 35 RBI outpace his 2018 totals in those categories by five and 10, respectively, despite the fact he's played just six additional games.

Arroyo, who was called up from Triple-A Durham earlier in the day, went 2-for-5 with a two-run double, another two-bagger and two runs in a win over the Twins on Thursday.

Arroyo's second big-league stint of 2019 got off to a strong start after he hit just .214 over a six-game stay with the Rays in April. The 24-year-old had been thriving at Durham, however, slashing .314/.381/.603 over a 33-game sample. Arroyo offers extra depth at the hot corner with Yandy Diaz (hand) still on the injured list, and he could potentially stick after the latter returns if he proves sufficiently productive.

Polanco is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rays due to an illness, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Polanco is apparently available off the bench, so it doesn't sound like the illness is anything overly serious. The hope is that the shortstop will be ready to rejoin the lineup Friday. In the meantime, Ehire Adrianza is starting at shortstop Thursday.

Polanco is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rays, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.

Polanco has started 16 straight games for the Twins, slashing .333/405/.485 with two homers, one stolen base and an 8:12 BB:K during that stretch. In his place, Ehire Adrianza is starting at shortstop and hitting seventh in Thursday's series opener.

Chavis is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Chavis will retreat to the bench for what appears to be a routine day off following a string of 18 straight starts; the youngster hit .250/.313/.408 with four homers and 14 RBI during that stretch. In his place, Steve Pearce is starting at first base while Eduardo Nunez occupies the keystone.