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Verdugo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Pirates.

Verdugo started the previous seven games, including two against left-handed starters, but he'll sit Friday while in the midst of an 0-for-14 slump. Eli White will shift to left field while Stuart Fairchild starts in right versus Pittsburgh southpaw Bailey Falter.

The Reds optioned Dunn to Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Dunn appeared in 30 games for the Reds but slashed .150/.320/.233 with one home run, seven RBI, 10 runs scored and an 8:25 BB:K across 75 plate appearances. The Reds recalled Will Benson from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

The Reds recalled Benson from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

With Benson getting the promotion and Austin Hays (hamstring) returning from the injured list Friday, the Reds are turning over their outfield depth chart. Both Blake Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise were optioned to Triple-A to make room. Benson slashed .289/.377/.521 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 26 runs scored and five stolen bases at Louisville.

The Reds activated Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Dayton Daily News reports.

Hays spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list and is ready to return to the lineup for Cincinnati. Prior to his injury, Hays was slashing an impressive .365/.431/.712 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored, one steal and a 6:13 BB:K across 58 plate appearances.

Marsh is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians.

Even with right-hander Gavin Williams on the mound for Cleveland, Marsh is sitting for the second time in three days. Johan Rojas is starting in center field and batting eighth for Philadelphia. Marsh has struggled to the tune of a .170/.274/.264 slash line with just one home run and seven RBI across 63 plate appearances this season.

Realmuto is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Guardians.

Realmuto fouled a ball off his foot Wednesday and was forced to leave the game but returned to the starting lineup Thursday. Friday appears to be a routine day off for the veteran catcher, as Rafael Marchan is behind the dish and batting ninth for the Phillies. Realmuto is slashing .237/.313/.373 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 12 runs scored and four stolen bases on the season.

Vientos is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

Vientos is sitting for the second straight game. With Vientos on the bench, Brett Baty is making the start at third base and batting sixth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Vientos is slashing .220/.301/.370 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 16 runs scored and a 15:30 BB:K on the season.

Valdez is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.

Valdez had started each of the previous 18 games at first base against right-handed pitching, but he will begin this one on the bench as Atlanta sends righty Bryce Elder to the hill. Matt Gorski will play first base and bat sixth for the Pirates.

The Brewers recalled Monasterio from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Monasterio slashed just .208/.303/.272 over 59 games with Milwaukee last season. He will be used as a utility infielder.

The Brewers recalled Hudson from Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

Hudson posted a 4.15 ERA and 9:9 K:BB across 8.2 innings with the Brewers earlier this season but showed better control at Nashville with no walks in four frames. He'll operate in middle relief.