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Riley went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, an RBI, three runs scored and a walk during a 15-2 win over the Mets on Friday.

Riley got involved in the high-scoring affair with a solo home run to lead off the third inning. It was his first long ball in two weeks as the young third baseman upped his slash line to .243/.299/.426 with eight home runs, 24 RBI and 24 runs scored in 184 plate appearances this season.

Madrigal went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 loss to the Reds.

With Tim Anderson getting a breather, Madrigal moved from ninth in the order to leadoff. It was the eighth multi-hit effort in 21 games for the rookie, whose contact skills have been evident during his introduction to MLB. He struck out once Friday, the first whiff in seven contests and just his sixth in 78 plate appearances.

Anderson went 3-for-4 with three home runs and seven RBI during Friday's win in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Nationals.

Anderson turned things around in a major way after going hitless in three at-bats during Friday's matinee. The third baseman had home runs in the third, fifth and sixth innings to power the Marlins to a blowout win. He now carries a .857 OPS with nine home runs and 34 RBI this year.

Machado went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs, four RBI, a walk and a stolen base during Friday's win over the Mariners.

Machado launched a two-out, three-run long ball against Yusei Kiuchi in the fourth inning, then tacked on a solo shot against Walker Lockett in the ninth. He also walked and swiped second base in the third inning. The 28-year-old has five homers against the Mariners this season alone and 16 overall. He has now hit safely across nine consecutive games, raising his batting line to .318/.382/.621.

Segura (triceps) is expected to return to the lineup Saturday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Segura sat out both games of Friday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays after being hit by a pitch Thursday. However, he's expected to return to action as the series against Toronto continues Saturday.

Astudillo was optioned to the alternate training site, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

The 29-year-old joined the big-league club Sept. 4 but appeared in only three games during his time with the team. Astudillo has only 16 plate appearances on the season. Mitch Garver (back) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.

Escobar is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros.

Escobar has been quite disappointing at the plate this season, hitting .194/.263/.320. He's gone hitless in his last three games. Josh VanMeter will be the third baseman Friday.

Hayes will bat second and play third base in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Hayes, who went 1-for-2 with a double and a run Thursday, was also hit by a pitch on his right knee. Fortunately, he remained in the game and apparently suffered no ill effects from the HBP.

Segura (triceps) is out of the lineup as expected for the first half of Friday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays.

Segura isn't expected to appear in either game Friday after getting hit by a pitch in the back of his elbow Thursday against the Mets. Scott Kingery (soreness) returns to the lineup at second base in his absence.

Suarez was reinstated from the paternity list and is starting at third base and batting cleanup Friday against the White Sox.

The 29-year-old missed the past two games while on the paternity list, but he'll rejoin the team after spending a few days with his family. Suarez has a 1.014 OPS with five homers, four doubles and 11 RBI through 14 games in September and will look to pick up where he left off.