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Olson is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Olson threw off a mound Wednesday for the first time since being placed on the injured list July 21 due to a right shoulder strain. The 24-year-old is slated for another side session Saturday. He's still expected to be sidelined for multiple weeks, but he seems to be progressing well.

Whitcomb will bat sixth and play third base Friday against Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Whitcomb was initially slated for a day off after making six consecutive starts. However, with Yordan Alvarez being a late scratch due to neck discomfort, Whitcomb is now part of the starting nine. Alex Bregman will shift back to DH.

The Tigers recalled Kreidler from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Javier Baez (back/hip) is headed to the injured list, creating a need for infield depth. Kreidler could find himself on the short side of a platoon with Trey Sweeney at shortstop for the Tigers. Kreidler slashed .136/.208/.205 in 48 plate appearances with Detroit earlier this season.

The Tigers placed Baez on the 10-day injured list due to lumbar spine and hip inflammation Friday.

The veteran shortstop battled right hip discomfort earlier in August and he'll now require a stint on the IL with hip and lumbar spine swelling. Baez spent nearly a month on the injured list from June 11 to July 8 due to lumbar spine inflammation as well. It's unclear how long he might be sidelined this time. Ryan Kreidler was recalled from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move, but Trey Sweeney should see the majority of the action at shortstop in Baez's absence.

Alvarez was scratched from the Astros' lineup ahead of Friday's game versus Baltimore due to neck discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

The severity of Alvarez's injury remains unknown, but it is apparently enough to keep him out of Friday's series opener. While he takes a day to recover, Alex Bregman will serve as Houston's designated hitter, with Shay Whitcomb starting at third base.

Rodriguez is starting in center field and batting second against the Giants on Friday.

It marks the first time Rodriguez will play in the outfield since July 21, when he suffered a high-ankle sprain climbing the outfield wall on an attempted catch, per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Rodriguez's ability to return to the outfield is timely for the Mariners with Victor Robles battling a hip injury. Since returning from the IL on Aug. 11, Rodriguez has gone 8-for-36 with two runs scored, two doubles and one RBI.

Robles (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports.

Robles will be held out for a second straight game as he continues to battle through a hip issue. Julio Rodriguez will man center field Friday and bat second against Giants right-hander Hayden Birdsong.

Moncada (thigh) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Moncada has been on the IL since early April due to an adductor strain. He started a rehab assignment in early July, and in his five outings before being shut back down July 22 due to general soreness, he went 8-for-15 with four runs scored and two RBI. How Moncada responds to his second rehab stint will indicate whether the White Sox will bring the 29-year-old third baseman back into the fold or hold him out until the 2025 season.

Soroka (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte next week, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Soroka was cleared for mound work earlier in August and won't need to face hitters in live batting practice before starting a rehab assignment. The 26-year-old has appeared in 22 games (nine starts) for the White Sox this season, logging a 5.23 ERA and a 71:42 K:BB across 72.1 innings. He's recovering from a shoulder strain.

O'Neill was scratched from the Red Sox lineup for Friday's game against Arizona due to finger inflammation, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

O'Neill is dealing with swelling in the ring finger of his left hand and it's unclear how the injury came about. Still, the issue doesn't appear to be anything long-term and he can be considered day-to-day. Rob Refsnyder replaces O'Neill in left field Friday and will bat fifth.