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Pavin Smith 1B | ARI
Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith: Getting breather against LHP
Smith isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
The lefty-hitting Smith will stay put in the D-backs' dugout while left-hander Chris Sale toes the slab for Atlanta. Randal Grichuk will enter the lineup as Arizona's DH and bat third.
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Alek Thomas CF | LAD
Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas: Sitting against southpaw
Thomas is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta, Jody Jackson of Bally Sports Arizona reports.
With Chris Sale starting on the bump for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Thomas will grab a seat on the bench while Jorge Barrosa starts in center field and bats ninth.
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Martin Maldonado C | SD
Padres' Martin Maldonado: Sitting Friday
Maldonado is not in the Padres' starting lineup against the Rays on Friday.
Maldonado has started in more games as of late, but he'll rest Friday while Elias Diaz starts behind home plate and bats eighth against Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Maldonado is slashing .225/.244/.300 with one home run and two RBI in 41 plate appearances this season.
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Dane Myers CF | CIN
Marlins' Dane Myers: Idle Friday
Myers isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.
Myers has slashed .235/.235/.324 across 34 plate appearances since the start of April, and he'll take a seat for a second consecutive game Friday. While he rests, Eric Wagaman, Jesus Sanchez and Kyle Stowers will start across Miami's outfield.
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Otto Lopez SS | MIA
Marlins' Otto Lopez: Sitting down Friday
Lopez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Seattle.
Lopez will get a chance to regroup Friday after slashing .200/.265/.289 across 49 plate appearances over Miami's last dozen games. His absence will open up second base for Javier Sanoja to start and bat ninth.
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Gavin Lux SS | TB
Reds' Gavin Lux: Sitting versus southpaw
Lux is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.
The 27-year-old started the previous five games (all against right-handed pitchers) but will sit Friday as lefty Kyle Freeland takes the mound for Colorado. Lux is in the midst of a nine-game hitting streak, during which he's gone 15-for-31 with a homer and 7:6 BB:K, and he figures to be back in there to face off against righty Antonio Senzatela on Saturday.
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Zach Brzykcy RP | MIA
Nationals' Zach Brzykcy: Reinstated, optioned to Triple-A
The Nationals reinstated Brzykcy (quadriceps) from the 15-day injured list Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.
The right-hander was sidelined for the first month of the campaign due to a quadriceps strain, but he won't join the big club upon the completion of his four-game rehab assignment. Brzykcy received his first taste of the majors last season with six relief appearances and gave up nine earned runs over 5.2 innings.
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J.P. Feyereisen RP | LAD
Diamondbacks' J.P. Feyereisen: Returns to Triple-A
The Diamondbacks optioned Feyereisen to Triple-A Reno on Friday.
The right-hander was called up by Arizona last weekend and gave up two earned runs over two frames in his two appearances. Feyereisen will now return to Reno, but he'll likely receive another look with the Diamondbacks at some point this summer.
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Yilber Diaz RP | DET
Diamondbacks' Yilber Diaz: Called up Friday
The Diamondbacks recalled Diaz from Triple-A Reno on Friday.
The right-hander is one of Arizona's top prospects and will receive a look in the majors after beginning the campaign at the Triple-A level. Diaz has a 5.82 ERA and 19:15 K:BB across five starts with Reno this year but is likely to work out of the bullpen while up with the Diamondbacks.
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Yoendrys Gomez RP | MIN
Dodgers' Yoendrys Gomez: Claimed off waivers
The Dodgers claimed Gomez off waivers from the Yankees on Friday.
New York designated the right-hander for assignment earlier in the week, but he'll remain on a 40-man roster after being claimed by Los Angeles. Gomez has a 2.70 ERA across 10 innings this season but hasn't exactly been reliable with a 5:9 K:BB.