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The Guardians activated Arias (ankle) from the 10-day injured list, and he's starting at shortstop and batting sixth Friday against the Royals.

The 25-year-old landed on the shelf at the start of July due to an ankle sprain but is ready to rejoin the Guardians after a four-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus. Arias should take over as Cleveland's primary shortstop, though his .231/.293/.369 slash line through 77 games this season likely won't provide much job security.

The Guardians optioned Wilson to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.

With Gabriel Arias (ankle) back from the 10-day IL, Wilson will head back to the minors. Wilson owns a .167/.250/.222 slash line with four doubles, one RBI, six runs scored, one stolen base and a 7:34 BB:K across 85 plate appearances at the big-league level this season.

Robert is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs due to groin tightness, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Robert wasn't featured in the White Sox's starting nine Friday, and it's now known his absence is due to groin tightness. He is slashing .206/.293/.343 in 325 plate appearances this season. Michael Taylor will play center field in Robert's place.

Sandoval (elbow) has gone from throwing bullpen sessions to just playing catch and is doubtful to pitch this season, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Sandoval's rehab from internal brace surgery on his left (pitching) elbow has slowed, and it sounds like the 28-year-old won't pitch in a game until 2026. He remains on the 60-day injured list. Sandoval inked a two-year, $18.25 million deal with Boston last winter. He should contend for a spot in the rotation next spring.

Leiter (leg) is throwing a bullpen session Friday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Leiter will throw off a mound for the first time since being placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left fibular head stress fracture. The 34-year-old has appeared in 41 games this season, logging a 4.46 ERA in 34.1 innings. He should be back sometime in early August.

The Rays recalled Montgomery from Triple-A Durham on Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Montgomery returns to the 26-man roster for the first time since being sent down to Triple-A on July 7. The 25-year-old has a 5.74 ERA in 31.1 innings with Tampa Bay but posted a 1.80 ERA in five innings at Durham.

Tolbert (leg) isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Tolbert departed Wednesday's game with leg cramps, and he isn't featured in Friday's starting nine. Considering Tolbert hadn't started in three games before cracking the lineup Wednesday, Friday's absence isn't necessarily injury-related.

Witt (knee) is batting second and playing shortstop Friday against Cleveland.

Witt was precautionarily held out of Wednesday's game with a minor knee injury that popped up Tuesday. After a team off day, he'll be back in action Friday. Witt is slashing .288/.339/.489 in 443 plate appearances this season.

Robert isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against the CUbs.

Robert will start Friday's game on the bench, marking his second time out of the White Sox's lineup in three games. The center fielder is riding a nine-game hit streak and has a .636 OPS on the year. Michael Taylor will patrol center field for Friday's series opener.

Kim (back) isn't part of the starting nine for Friday's game against the Reds, Ryan Bass of FanDuel Sports Network Sun reports.

Kim will be out of the lineup for a third straight game since suffering a back injury Monday. Taylor Walls will draw another start at shortstop Friday. Kim reported lower-back tightness Monday after making an awkward throw to first base.