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Soler exited Friday's game against the Pirates with back stiffness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Soler drew the start in left field while hitting seventh. However, he was lifted in the seventh inning with a back issue. It's unclear whether the injury will cost Soler additional time, but Bryan De La Cruz would be a potential beneficiary.

Brantley (shoulder) could begin swinging a bat within the next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Brantley has been sidelined since June 26 and has made limited progress since. He'll take the first step in his return to the field but will need to ramp up his activity and complete a rehab appearance prior to being activated. Brantley could return at some point in early August.

Turner (abdomen) is expected to avoid the injured list but will be out of the lineup for at least two or three days, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Turner exited Thursday's game with pain in his abdomen and is in line to miss the majority of the Dodgers' weekend series against the Giants. Jake Lamb is a likely playing time beneficiary.

Vogelbach was traded to the Mets in exchange for reliever Colin Holderman on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

The 29-year-old has produced a .228/.338/.430 slash line this year while adding 12 homers, 34 RBI and 29 runs over 237 at-bats in 75 games with the Pirates. Vogelbach should factor into the DH mix for his new club, especially with Dominic Smith (ankle) on the shelf, while also occasionally spelling Pete Alonso at first base.

Turner (abdomen) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Giants, Kirsten Watson of SportsNet LA reports.

Turner left Thursday's victory over the Giants early with abdominal tightness and will now miss Friday's contest. Jake Lamb will draw the start at designated hitter and will bat seventh versus San Francisco. Turner can be considered day-to-day.

Martinez was removed from Friday's lineup due to back spasms, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.

Martinez was initially in the lineup versus the Blue Jays at designated hitter, but he should now be considered day-to-day. Rob Refsnyder replaces him for the series opener against Toronto.

Pederson isn't starting Friday against the Dodgers.

Pederson will be out of the lineup since left-hander Tyler Anderson is on the mound for the Dodgers. Yermin Mercedes will take over in left field and bat seventh.

Martinez was a late scratch from Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

After was originally reported to be starting at designated hitter, Martinez was removed from the lineup for an undisclosed reason. It's possible that his back has acted up again, but more information will likely be provided Friday evening.

Jimenez (leg) is starting at designated hitter and batting sixth in Friday's series opener against the Guardians, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Jimenez is back in the lineup after he missed the team's final four games before the All-Star break while dealing with right leg tightness. He'll be the DH in his return, likely a conscious decision by the White Sox to ease him back into action.

Reyes isn't starting Friday against the White Sox, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Reyes has gone 2-for-16 with a run, a walk and six strikeouts over his last five games and will get an additional day off following the All-Star break. Josh Naylor is serving as the designated hitter while Owen Miller starts at first base.