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Sweeney is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday.

Sweeney has gone 3-for-11 with two RBI against left-handed pitching this season, but he'll begin Friday's contest in the dugout with the Royals sending southpaw Cole Ragans to the mound. Javier Baez will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Kreidler is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday.

Kreidler went 0-for-2 with two walks and one run scored in Thursday's contest, but he's recorded just one hit since April 4. He'll begin Friday's game in the dugout while Kerry Carpenter, Riley Greene and Zach McKinstry man the outfield.

Keith is not in Detroit's starting lineup against Kansas City on Friday.

With the Royals sending southpaw Cole Ragans to the mound, the lefty-hitting Keith will begin Friday's contest in the dugout while Spencer Torkelson starts at first base and bats fifth. Keith is slashing .185/.343/.222 with 13 walks, seven runs scored and two RBI across 67 plate appearances to open the season.

Dingler is not in the Tigers' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday.

Dingler will take a seat for the second game of the series, with Tomas Nido starting behind home plate and batting eighth against Royals southpaw Cole Ragans. Dingler is slashing .306/.320/.510 with five runs scored, two home runs and nine RBI across 50 plate appearances this season.

The Athletics recalled Lopez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Lopez was off to a great start with Las Vegas, posting a 2.45 ERA and 22:5 K:BB over 14.2 innings. It appears the left-hander is slated for long-relief duty for the time being.

The Athletics optioned Alexander to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Alexander permitted four runs (three earned) over 3.2 innings covering three relief appearances during his time in the majors. Jacob Lopez is absorbing his roster spot.

Abreu is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Abreu has started one of three games against left-handed pitchers this season, and he'll take a seat Friday versus Chicago southpaw Martin Perez. Rob Refsnyder is starting in right field and batting sixth.

Casas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

The 25-year-old will take a seat against Chicago lefty Martin Perez, as the first baseman has yet to receive a start against a southpaw this season. Casas has struggled to a .172/.243/.266 slash line through 70 plate appearances this year, and he's unlikely to break out of the platoon without first coming alive versus righties. Romy Gonzalez will receive another start at first base for Boston.

Holliday is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Holliday will grab a seat as the Reds send southpaw Andrew Abbott to the bump. Jorge Mateo is getting the start at second base and batting ninth for the Orioles.

O'Neill (neck) will start in right field and bat third in Friday's game against the Reds, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

O'Neill missed the previous two contests with neck discomfort but will give it a go for Friday's series opener. The 29-year-old has collected an .829 OPS with two home runs in his first 14 games with the Orioles this season.