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Dickerson (back) was cleared to resume running Friday, the Associated Press reports.

Dickerson had previously been doing some cardio work on machines, so this represents another step forward as he inches closer to full baseball activities. Manager Andy Green previously suggested that Dickerson could be back in action by mid June, though the Padres likely won't be able to pinpoint a specific date until he starts up a rehab assignment.

Canha got the start in right field Friday and went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a home run and two RBI in an extra-inning win over the Red Sox.

He was the only A's hitter to have much success against Chris Sale, roping his double and triple off the Boston ace while avoiding being one of his strikeout victims, but Canha saved the best for last when he took Heath Hembree deep for a walkoff solo shot in the 10th inning. The 28-year-old is now hitting .476/.500/1.000 with two homers and six RBI in seven games since being recalled from the minors.

Cabrera (oblique) is expected to play Saturday as he felt good after taking swings Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera didn't make a pinch-hit appearance, but manager Brad Ausmus would nevertheless be "shocked" if Cabrera isn't back in the lineup Saturday. He missed the past three games with the injury, but barring a freak aggravation overnight, Cabrera will avoid the disabled list.

Turner has a Grade 1 hamstring strain and is hopeful that he can return in a couple weeks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports Friday.

Turner underwent an MRI that thankfully didn't reveal major damage. Until Turner returns in early June, expect Logan Forsythe, who is expected to return to the Dodgers from an injured toe early next week, to get the majority of the third base at-bats in Turner's absence.

Pederson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

Brett Eibner gets the start in center field against lefty Justin Nicolino. Pederson has been in a bad way at the plate since his return from the DL earlier this month, going just 9-for-45 with three extra-base hits (all doubles). His struggles have led to recent demotion to a lower spot in the batting order against right-handed pitching, and considering Pederson is just 4-for-23 against left-handed pitching this season, it wouldn't be surprising to see him platooned more strictly moving forward.

Turner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day DL on Friday.

The full extent of the injury remains uncertain as the Dodgers have not disclosed the results of Turner's MRI, but he did indeed strain his right hamstring while rounding third base Thursday night. Brett Eibner was recalled in a corresponding move. Logan Forsythe (toe), Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor will be the top candidates for playing time at third base in Turner's absence.

Vargas is not in the lineup Friday against the Royals.

Vargas has assumed most of the designated hitting duties as of late, but after collecting just two hits in his past 20 at-bats, he'll get the day off. Robbie Grossman will take over as the DH in his stead.

Cabrera (oblique) will take some swings Friday with the hope of getting back in the lineup Saturday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Cabrera is still out of the starting lineup, but it seems like he's on the verge of rejoining the team. Details on how his side session went should emerge sometime in the next 24 hours, but his status for Saturday's game remains up in the air.

Miller (abdomen) has no timetable for a return to baseball activities but still aims to be ready to be activated from the disabled list when he's first eligible, Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times reports.

Miller landed on the DL on Thursday, and although his recovery plan is still murky at best, he seems to be confident that the issue isn't too serious. Things should clear up as his return date nears, but for the time being, it seems like a major injury has been avoided.

Cabrera (oblique) is not in the lineup Friday against the Rangers.

This marks the third day in a row that the star slugger will miss due to an oblique strain, which aligns with the original two-to-three day timetable offered by the team. Cabrera could return for Saturday's contest, but Alex Avila will fill in at first base for the time being.