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Grandal (back) is starting Saturday against the Athletics, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Grandal was out of the lineup for the last three games, and the team revealed Friday that he was dealing with back tightness. However, he'll start behind the dish and bat eighth Saturday.

Haase went 3-for-5 with an RBI double and two solo home runs, totaling three RBI and two runs scored in Friday's victory over the Royals.

Haase has impressed in back-to-back games. After going 5-for-5 with two doubles and a solo shot in his last game, he picked up an RBI double and two more homers Friday. The catcher is up to 12 homers on the season. Haase extended his hitting streak to three games, going 9-for-12 and raising his season batting average from .233 to .257 over that span.

Higashioka went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rays.

Higashioka blasted a solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to attempt a comeback, but it would not be enough as the Yankees would lose by two. The home run was Higashioka's eighth of the season in limited time. Although he has an unimpressive .205 batting average, something seems to be clicking for the catcher over his last four games. He has gone 5-for-12 (.417) and raised his average by 12 points during that span.

Staassi was removed from Friday's game against the Astros for precautionary reasons.

It's unclear exactly what type of injury Stassi is dealing with, but he was unable to go a full nine innings. His status will be updated when more information is available.

Grandal was held out of Friday's lineup with back tightness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Grandal has not started for a few days, and the injury presumably has something to do with that. He will be available off the bench Friday, so his absence may not extend much further. However, it's not yet clear when he will be ready for a full nine innings.

Sanchez will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Friday against the Guardians.

Although Sandy Leon is starting behind the dish Friday, the Twins will keep Sanchez in the lineup as the designated hitter. Sanchez currently holds a .688 OPS this season, but that number jumps up to .799 when he serves as Minnesota's DH.

Sanchez isn't in the lineup Friday against the Guardians.

Sanchez will get a breather after his 3-for-4 performance Thursday against the Yankees. Sandy Leon will fill in behind the plate and bat ninth.

Grandal isn't in the lineup Friday against the Athletics.

Grandal has lost out on playing time recently, and he'll sit for a third consecutive game after he started five of the White Sox's six matchups to begin the month. Seby Zavala will start behind the dish and bat eighth.

Mejia will sit Friday against the Yankees, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Mejia has gone 6-for-11 over his last four games but nonetheless finds himself sitting for the third time in five contests. Christian Bethancourt will start behind the plate.

Rortvedt was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

Rortvedt has yet to appear in the big leagues this year and has hit .215 with four home runs, 17 RBI and 16 runs over 30 games at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He should provide depth behind the dish while Jose Trevino is on the paternity list.