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Allen is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in Friday's game against the Marlins.

It's the third straight start for Allen, who has three hits and two stolen bases in the first two of those starts. He could be making a push to take the starting job away from Orlando Arcia.

Arcia is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Marlins.

After starting four of the first five games of the season, Arcia has now been absent from the lineup in three straight contests. Nick Allen will make his third straight start at shortstop and bat eighth.

The Orioles activated Henderson (intercostal) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Henderson got a late start to the season after suffering a right intercostal strain in late February, but he's ready to go after playing five rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk and slugging a pair of home runs. The 23-year-old superstar finished fourth in the American League MVP voting in 2024 after collecting an .893 OPS with 37 home runs and 21 stolen bases.

Brujan's recovery from a right elbow strain has stalled, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Throwing in particular remains an issue for Brujan. It's not clear whether he will be shut down for a bit or just limited in his activities, but either way the utility player is not close to coming off the 10-day injured list.

Lawlar started at second base and went 3-for-4 with a walk and three RBI in Thursday's game for Triple-A Reno.

Lawlar, who was limited to 21 games in 2024 due to multiple injuries, has started the first six games for the Aces. He's lined up at shortstop three times while playing second base twice and third base once. Lawlar is batting .273 (6-for-22) with four walks, two steals, four RBI and five runs. The Diamondbacks may be preparing him for a super-utility role later this season.

Perdomo went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Thursday's 9-7 loss to the Yankees.

The Diamondbacks were in a 9-3 hole in the seventh inning, but Perdomo provided some life with a blast into the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium. It was the 25-year-old switch hitter's first homer of the year as he batted out of the No. 2 spot while Ketel Marte got Thursday night off, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to have such a favorable lineup position most days. Perdomo is still off to a strong start in 2025, batting .320 with 11 RBI, three runs scored and one stolen base over 25 at-bats (seven games).

Neto (shoulder) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday during a rehab appearance with Triple-A Salt Lake.

Neto began a rehab stint April 1 and has collected exactly one hit in each of his three games so far. He's gone a collective 3-for-13, and two of his hits (a double and Thursday's homer) have gone for extra bases. Neto hasn't yet played the field, however, as he's started all three of his games at DH. He'll likely need to get in some work on defense before he's ready to join the major-league club.

Pena went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Thursday against the Twins.

Pena has only three hits across his first 23 at-bats, though two have been home runs. He's also struck out just three times while walking twice, so more hits should start to fall in.

Tovar went 0-for-4 and was caught stealing Thursday against the Phillies.

The Rockies' offense has gotten off to a slow start this season, and Tovar has played a role in those struggles. He's now failed to record a hit in three straight starts and is just 3-for-24 overall. Positively, the team will begin a six-game homestand Friday, so Tovar will have favorable conditions to turn things around this week.

The Mariners optioned Rivas to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday.

Rivas did not see the field in his short stint up in Seattle. He was recalled Tuesday because Jorge Polanco was away on paternity leave. With Polanco returning Thursday, Rivas was sent back down Triple-A.