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  • David Fry DH | CLE

    Guardians' David Fry: Hits first homer in loss

    Fry went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Astros.

    Fry struck out in his first at-bat before reaching base three straight times, including a solo homer in the sixth inning. In five games (three starts) since returning from the injured list, the 29-year-old has gone 3-for-10 with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base.

  • Jorge Soler RF | LAA

    Angels' Jorge Soler: In Friday's lineup

    Soler (groin) is starting in right field and batting fifth against the Mariners on Friday, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

    Soler was removed from Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to groin tightness, but it doesn't appear to be a lingering issue as he's back in the lineup for Friday's American League West clash. Soler has slashed .200/.279/.345 with two home runs and eight RBI in 61 plate appearances over his last 15 games.

  • Pirates' Andrew McCutchen: Getting night off

    McCutchen is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

    McCutchen's streak of seven consecutive starts comes to an end Friday, as he'll yield to Bryan Reynolds at DH. McCutchen is 0-for-11 with six strikeouts over his last three outings.

  • Josh Bell DH | WAS

    Nationals' Josh Bell: Getting night off

    Bell is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

    Bell will get a breather Friday after making nine consecutive starts, as he cedes DH duties to Alex Call while Nathaniel Lowe starts at first base. During his nine-game starting streak, Bell went 11-for-33 (.333) with three homers and a 4:2 BB:K.

  • Yandy Diaz DH | TB

    Rays' Yandy Diaz: Grabbing seat Friday

    Diaz is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

    It's a routine day off for Diaz, who had started each of the previous nine contests. The Rays are going with Brandon Lowe at designated hitter, with Curtis Mead getting the nod at second base.

  • Brent Rooker DH | ATH

    Athletics' Brent Rooker: Drives in three

    Rooker went 3-for-4 with one double, three RBI, three runs scored and one walk in Thursday's 14-3 victory over the Twins.

    Rooker opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning of what turned into a blowout. The 30-year-old has been especially impressive over his past 15 games, slashing .373/.448/.610 with eight extra-base hits. On a struggling Athletics team, Rooker has emerged as one of the league's top power hitters with 82 homers since the start of 2023.

  • Starling Marte DH | NYM

    Mets' Starling Marte: Hits fourth homer

    Marte went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs scored during Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Dodgers.

    Marte picked up his first multi-hit game since May, reaching in four of five plate appearances Thursday. That included his fourth home run of the season and first in June. The 36-year-old, who entered the game with just four hits in his last 17 at-bats, will hope this game can get him going as his current batting average of .240 in 104 at-bats is on track for the lowest of his career.

  • Ivan Herrera DH | STL

    Cardinals' Ivan Herrera: Productive in Thursday's twin bill

    Herrera went 3-for-7 with a two-run home run and a walk as the Cardinals split Thursday's doubleheader versus the Royals.

    Herrera was the designated hitter for both games, which continues to be his main place in the lineup. The matinee was his first multi-hit effort since May 20, ending a stretch of 11 contests where he went a meager 6-for-38 (.158). For the season, Herrera is at a .333/.417/.578 slash line with six homers, 28 RBI, 18 runs scored and one stolen base over 30 contests. Even though he's slowed down with the bat in recent weeks, his spot as a near-everyday member of the lineup appears to be safe.

  • Jared Young DH | NYM

    Mets' Jared Young: Sitting against righty

    Young is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

    Young had started in each of the Mets' previous three matchups with right-handed pitchers, but he'll hit the bench against righty Landon Knack while Starling Marte replaces him at designated hitter. Since getting called up from Triple-A Syracuse on May 24, Young is batting .167 with two extra-base hits and a 35 percent strikeout rate. He could be at risk of a demotion if he's unable to turn things around quickly.

  • Coby Mayo 1B | BAL

    Orioles' Coby Mayo: Taking seat Thursday

    Mayo is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Seattle.

    Mayo started the first four games for the Orioles upon his promotion from Triple-A Norfolk last week, but he'll get some rest during Thursday's series finale. Ryan O'Hearn is at first base and Adley Rutschman is in the designated-hitter spot.

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