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Ohtani has been scratched from Friday's start against the Diamondbacks due to continued irritation in his left knee.

Ohtani will serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter Friday and for the rest of the weekend, but he will not pitch because of a nagging knee issue that first popped up a month ago. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Ohtani will have the knee drained and will likely receive an injection over the All-Star break, which will prevent him from participating in the All-Star Game. Kyle Hurt will start what will be a bullpen game for the Dodgers in Friday's series opener versus the Diamondbacks.

Chourio is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Pittsburgh.

Chourio is off to a slow start in July with a .225/.279/.350 batting line in 10 games, so he will get a day off to regroup. Luis Lara will draw a start in left field and bat sixth for the Brewers.

Suzuki (cramps) will start in right field and bat cleanup in Friday's game versus the Reds.

Suzuki was forced to depart Thursday's game in Baltimore due to cramps, but he was fine shortly after the contest ended and will not have to miss a start. The 31-year-old has homered in back-to-back games.

Hicks is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Guardians.

Hicks made nine straight starts after coming off the injured list, so he's earned a breather. Joe Mack is catching, Kyle Stowers is at first base and Leo Jimenez will be the Marlins' designated hitter Friday.

Realmuto is absent from the lineup for Friday's game in Detroit.

It's a routine day off after Realmuto started each of the previous four contests behind the dish. Rafael Marchan will do the catching for the Phillies in the series opener.

The Mets placed Vientos on the 10-day injured list Friday with a fractured right hand.

Vientos suffered the injury during Thursday's game against the Royals when he was hit by a Michael Wacha pitch. He is expected to be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks, per Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv, so Vientos will likely be unavailable for the Mets until at least late August.

The Mets selected Short's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Short will provide some infield protection with Marcus Semien (hip) and Mark Vientos (hand) sidelined. The right-handed-hitting Short could see some starts against left-handed pitching.

The Mets recalled Myers from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Myers was just sent down Thursday, but he's already back to grab the roster spot vacated by the injured Mark Vientos (hand). The right-hander has collected a 6.14 ERA in three starts and 22 relief outings for the Mets this season.

The Cardinals are in agreement with Wetherholt on a long-term contract extension, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the deal is worth eight years and $112.5 million and could max out at $132 million if all escalators are reached. Wetherholt is the likely National League Rookie of the Year front-runner, sporting a .267/.362/.411 batting line with 13 home runs, nine stolen bases and a 38:61 BB:K over 87 contests. The 23-year-old is also leading all second basemen in outs above average at plus-16.

Lile is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees.

The left-handed-hitting Lile will get a break as the Yankees send southpaw Ryan Weathers to the hill. Andres Chaparro is getting a start in Lile's place and will occupy the designated-hitter slot.