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  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Expected to miss weekend series

    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.

  • Mets' Daniel Vogelbach: Traded to Mets

    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.

  • Justin Turner DH | CHC

    Dodgers' Justin Turner: Unavailable Friday

    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.

  • J.D. Martinez DH | NYM

    Red Sox's J.D. Martinez: Out with back spasms

    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.

  • Joc Pederson DH | TEX

    Giants' Joc Pederson: On bench against southpaw

    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.

  • J.D. Martinez DH | NYM

    Red Sox's J.D. Martinez: Late scratch Friday

    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.

  • Eloy Jimenez DH | TOR

    White Sox's Eloy Jimenez: Back in lineup Friday

    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.

  • Franmil Reyes DH | WAS

    Guardians' Franmil Reyes: Not starting Friday

    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.

  • Mark Canha LF | TEX

    Mets' Mark Canha: Retreats to bench Friday

    Canha isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres.

    Canha started the final two games before the All-Star break and went 1-for-7 with a double, two walks and a strikeout. Jeff McNeil is shifting to left field while Luis Guillorme starts at the keystone.

  • Kyle Lewis DH | ARI

    Mariners' Kyle Lewis: Activated from IL

    Lewis (concussion) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

    As expected, Lewis is back on the Mariners' active roster for the first time since late May. In limited action this season, the outfielder has gone 4-for-15 with two homers, three RBI and three runs over four contests. Justin Upton elected free agency after he was optioned from the big-league roster Friday, clearing a spot for Lewis on the active roster.

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