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Atlanta recalled Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Dodd has bounced back and forth between the majors and Triple-A, and he'll join the big-league bullpen Friday. Dodd hasn't allowed a run in 1.2 innings with Atlanta this season, but he owns a 5.40 ERA across 18.1 innings with Gwinnett.

Naylor (hand/shoulder) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

Naylor exited Thursday's game with hand and shoulder soreness, and the issue will keep him out of the lineup Friday. Still, the first baseman can be considered day-to-day. Tim Tawa will fill in at first base Friday.

Senzatela will follow Ryan Rolison during Friday's game against the Mets, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

The Rockies are using an opener for the first time this season and will give the ball to Rolison for an inning or two before letting Senzatela step in as a bulk reliever. The change might be what Senzatela needs to get back on track, as he's taken seven consecutive losses. He's posted an 8.82 ERA and 2.02 WHIP during that stretch.

Rolison will open Friday's game against the Mets, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Rolison will make his first big-league start Friday, but he'll likely only pitch an inning or two before handing the ball off to Antonio Senzatela. In seven appearances this season, Rolison has a 4.50 ERA spanning 10 innings.

The Rockies recalled Fulford from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Fulford will take over as Colorado's backup catcher after the Rockies released Jacob Stallings. Fulford made his MLB debut earlier this season and went 1-for-8 with a solo home run over four games. However, he's slashing .314/.393/.608 in 117 plate appearances with Albuquerque this season.

The Rockies selected Ritter's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

Ritter will make his MLB debut Friday, batting sixth and playing shortstop against the Mets. The 23-year-old will have an opportunity to see consistent playing time right away, as the Rockies placed starting shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. Ritter has slashed .305/.413/.635 with 16 homers in 245 plate appearances at Triple-A this season.

The Rockies placed Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to June 3.

Tovar injured his left oblique Monday and hasn't appeared in a game since, and he will now require a stint on the injured list. The Rockies selected Ryan Ritter's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday to provide some depth at the shortstop position. Tovar is slashing .258/.301/.406 with three homers in 138 plate appearances this season.

Atlanta selected Kimbrel's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Kimbrel is set for his 2025 MLB debut, joining Atlanta's bullpen after logging a 2.45 ERA in 14.2 innings with Gwinnett this season. His role within the bullpen is unclear, but the 37-year-old will look to reclaim his previous form after logging a 5.33 ERA in 2024 with Baltimore.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Ruiz is absent from the starting nine for the second time in three games, as Riley Adams steps in behind the dish. Ruiz is 4-for-31 (.129) at the plate over his last eight games.

Bell is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Bell will get a breather Friday after making nine consecutive starts, as he cedes DH duties to Alex Call while Nathaniel Lowe starts at first base. During his nine-game starting streak, Bell went 11-for-33 (.333) with three homers and a 4:2 BB:K.