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Paredes isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Friday marks the second consecutive game Paredes won't start despite having recorded a base hit in each of his last three games. Taylor Walls will get the nod at third base and bat sixth.

Urias was activated from the 10-day injured list by the Orioles on Friday.

Urias wound up missing about two-and-a-half weeks of action with a left hamstring strain. He reached base four times in a couple rehab games with High-A Aberdeen and should return to playing most days for the Orioles while bouncing between second base, third base and designated hitter.

Henderson went 1-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Yankees.

Henderson slumped early in May, but he's hit safely in 10 of his last 12 games, going 12-for-38 (.316) with six extra-base hits in that span. His steal Thursday was his second of the season -- he had 23 thefts across all levels last year, so there's more speed potential he can tap into. For the year, he's slashing .210/.347/.391 with five home runs, 11 RBI, 27 runs scored, six doubles and two triples across 167 plate appearances while seeing regular time between third base and shortstop.

Suarez (undisclosed) went 0-for-2 with a hit-by-pitch and an RBI from a bases-loaded walk in a win over the Athletics on Thursday.

The slugger was back at the hot corner after exiting Wednesday's game early due to fouling a ball off his foot. Suarez was able to play a full nine innings but remains in a bit of a funk at the plate, now having gone hitless in four of his last five games.

Manager Brandon Hyde said Thursday that Urias (hamstring) is aiming to return from the injured list this weekend, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Urias will likely get his wish if he makes it through another rehab game or two without issue. He drew three walks and scored a pair of runs in his rehab debut Wednesday with High-A Aberdeen. The 28-year-old infielder has been sidelined since May 8 because of a left hamstring strain.

Suarez (undisclosed) will start at third base Thursday against the Athletics.

Suarez left Thursday's contest after getting hit by a foul ball, but apparently his injuries were minor enough that he won't have to miss any games. The 31-year-old infielder is slashing .227/.308/.364 with a home run and seven RBI over the past week.

Walls went 0-for-3 with a run scored and two steals in Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Blue Jays.

Walls logged two of the Rays' seven stolen bases Thursday, improving to 11-for-11 in steal attempts this season. While he's been effective on the base paths, Walls has struggled at the plate recently -- he's gone just 1-for-17 with eight strikeouts in his last seven games. Still, the 26-year-old infielder should continue to see steady playing time with Tampa Bay thanks to his defensive acumen and positional versatility. Through 137 plate appearances, Walls is slashing .246/.350/.500 with seven home runs, 19 RBI and 26 runs scored.

LeMahieu is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.

LeMahieu is just 3-for-26 at the plate over his last seven contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. The Yanks are going with Oswaldo Cabrera at the hot corner.

Manager Phil Nevin said Thursday that Rendon (groin) is not expected to need a rehab assignment before returning, MLB.com reports.

Rendon has not yet taken batting practice on the field yet, but he went through agility drills Wednesday and has also done some swinging indoors. He's eligible for activation Friday and while he's not expected back on that day, it sounds like it shouldn't be long after that.

Garcia went 2-for-3 with a double, a run and a stolen base Wednesday in a loss to the Tigers.

Garcia reached base three times in the contest, adding a hit-by-pitch to his pair of base knocks. The rookie finished with his second straight multi-hit contest and his sixth such performance through 19 games this season. Garcia has provided steady production since being called up in early May, slashing .279/.346/.368 with six doubles, nine RBI, six runs and four stolen bases over 78 plate appearances.