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Baty (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers, but he said that he believes he can be available off the bench, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Baty has missed the Mets' last two games after experiencing left hamstring tightness in Tuesday's game against the Pirates. Baty admitted he isn't at full strength, but feels that he is close enough to be able to contribute off the bench if needed. Joey Wendle will start at third base Saturday and bat eighth against Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone.

Bohm went 2-for-4 with a pair of three-run homers in Friday's 7-0 victory over the White Sox.

Bohm launched his homers off Garrett Crochet in the first and third innings. It was quite a performance from the 27-year-old Bohm, who came into the day with just one homer on the year while going 3-for-17 in his previous six contests. He's slashing .258/.364/.470 through 77 plate appearances with 17 RBI, seven runs scored and a stolen base.

Baty (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Baty missed Wednesday's game against the Pirates after experiencing tightness in his left hamstring Tuesday. He did some running and agility tests ahead of Friday's game, but he has not provided a timeline on his return, per Pat Ragazzo of SI.com. Baty has started the season slashing .305/.359/.373 with one home run and nine RBI over 64 plate appearances.

Muncy isn't in the Dodgers' lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

With southpaw Sean Manaea on the mound for the Mets, Muncy will retreat to the bench to begin Friday's contest. Miguel Rojas will take his spot at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Ortiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

It's the second straight game on the bench for Ortiz, who started the previous three contests. Oliver Dunn will step in at third base for Milwaukee as the pair continue to split playing time at the hot corner.

Monasterio was recalled from Triple-A Nashville by the Brewers on Friday.

Monasterio was hitless in seven at-bats earlier this season with the Brewers and went 5-for-12 during his time at Nashville. He will provide Milwaukee with infield depth.

Short went 0-for-3 with one run and one walk in the 9-1 win over the Pirates on Wednesday.

With Brett Baty out due to a hamstring injury, Short got just his second start since April. The utility infielder's defensive versatility earned him a 26-man roster spot, and he's at least not a liability as a runner in the event he's able to get on base. Don't expect the 28-year-old to see much more than a spot start on occasion unless multiple members of the Mets' infield pick up injuries.

Hayes (back) is starting at third base and batting third Friday against the Red Sox.

The 27-year-old sat out the past two games with lower-back tightness but is ready to rejoin Pittsburgh's starting nine after Thursday's scheduled off day. Hayes struggled offensively in the five games preceding the absence, going 3-for-17 with two doubles, five walks and six strikeouts.

Senzel is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Houston.

Senzel started the past three games after being reinstated from the injured list Monday and will receive a day off after going 2-for-11 with a walk and three strikeouts. Ildemaro Vargas will man the hot corner and bat ninth Friday.

Candelario (illness) remains out of the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Angels.

There's a bug going around the Reds' clubhouse, as Christian Encarnacion-Strand will also miss a second straight game. Santiago Espinal will be at third base Friday.