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Vargas went 2-for-4 in Friday's loss to Tampa Bay to extended his hitting streak to six games.

Vargas continues to stick in the lineup as he's hitting .474 (9-for-19) during the streak.

Harper went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer Friday against the Padres.

Harper's 15th blast of the year provided the Nationals with a pair of insurance runs in the seventh inning of a home victory. Although he suffered through a poor 2016 season, he's back to being one of the top fantasy options in the league.

Cespedes (hamstring) went 0-for-2 and played six innings in left field in a rehab game Friday for High-A Port St. Lucie, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

Cespedes also walked and scored a run. That he was able to stay on his feet for six innings is more important than any of his results at the plate Friday. If all continues to go well in his rehab, Cespedes could return for the Mets' next homestand, which begins Monday against the Brewers.

Turner (hamstring) could potentially return from the disabled list in the minimum 10 days, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Turner is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, the most mild form of the injury. He was expected to need two weeks initially, but he has been able to take grounders on the field and appears to be progressing better than expected. Turner is eligible to return May 29. Even if he needs an extra couple days, a return sometime early next week seems likely at this point.

Cespedes (hamstring) is tabbed to start his rehab assignment with High-A Port St. Lucie on Friday, Marc Carig of Newsday reports.

The Cuban slugger will hold true to the words manager Terry Collins uttered on Wednesday, as he'll now embark on a brief rehab stint before returning to the team. If all goes well, Cespedes could return to the team as early as Monday.

Cabrera is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the White Sox.

The first game of Friday's scheduled doubleheader was rained out, but manager Brad Ausmus will still give his All-Star hitter the full night off. Cabrera figures to play at least one installment of Saturday's doubleheader in Chicago. The recently recalled John Hicks will take over at first base Friday against Mike Pelfrey.

Cabrera is not in the starting lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the White Sox.

It appears to be a routine rest for Cabrera, who is hitting a blazing .400 from the plate since returning from an oblique injury. Regular starter Ian Kinsler is also out for the first game of the twin bill, so expect the veteran slugger back in the lineup for the second game Friday.

Martinez went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Thursday's loss to the Astros.

Since making his season debut May 12, Martinez has an astounding seven home runs in 12 games. While his homer pace should slow down somewhat, the Tigers' right fielder looks like he's going to produce excellent fantasy numbers the rest of the way, assuming he stays healthy.

Jimenez (hamstring) went 2-for-5 with five RBI on Thursday for High-A Myrtle Beach after missing the last three games.

Jimenez launched a grand slam in the first inning to account for most of his damage. The Cubs' top prospect has dealt with shoulder and hamstring issues this season, but he's been electric when active (.344/.432/.625).

Miller (abdomen) is scheduled to take batting practice against Brad Boxberger (back) next week and also play in extended spring training games, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Miller has progressively been ramping up his activity this week, and has progressed to the point where he'll be ready to handle live pitching. The infielder remains without a firm timetable for return, but the extent of his expected participation next week should be a solid barometer of where he stands in his rehab.