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Rea didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Cincinnati, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits over four innings. He struck out five.

Rea got off to a shaky start, allowing three runs in his first two innings. However, he'd manage to keep things close, allowing just one run over his final two frames in Milwaukee's eventual 10-inning win. Rea's had some trouble with the long ball of late -- he gave up two solo shots Friday and has served up eight homers in his last four starts (23.2 innings). Overall, the right-hander sports a 3.70 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and 118:36 K:BB across 146 innings this year. Rea's currently scheduled for a home matchup with the Cardinals in his next outing.

Del Castillo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

The Diamondbacks are facing a lefty in Clayton Kershaw for the third time in four games, meaning the lefty-hitting Del Castillo will give way to Jose Herrera behind the plate once again. In 15 games with the D-Backs, Del Castillo is slashing .347/.418/.571 with three homers, 14 RBI and nine runs.

Ortiz is absent from the starting lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Reds on Friday.

Ortiz started at third base and went 0-for-3 at the plate during the matinee. He'll retreat to the bench for the nightcap as Andruw Monasterio handles the hot corner.

Hoskins is out of the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Hoskins started the matinee and hit second but went 0-for-3. He'll yield to Jake Bauers at first base for the nightcap while William Contreras handles DH.

Smith isn't part of the Reds lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Brewers on Friday.

Smith drew the start at first base for the matinee and went 1-for-3. However, with lefty DL Hall on the mound for Milwaukee, it'll be Ty France holding down first base for the nightcap.

Albies (wrist) has begun doing some baseball activities, including light hitting off a tee, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Albies has been on the shelf since late July after fracturing his left wrist, and he's finally been cleared to swing, albeit lightly. The second baseman will likely require a rehab assignment prior to being activated and isn't expected to join Atlanta until mid-September.

Williams earned the save in a 5-4 win over the Reds in the opening game of Friday's doubleheader, walking one while logging a strikeout in a scoreless 10th inning.

After Milwaukee took a one-run lead in the top of the 10th inning, Williams quickly recorded the first two outs in the bottom of the frame. He'd allow the phantom runner to reach third base on a wild pitch before issuing a two-out walk, but Williams managed to get Ty France to fly out to pick up his seventh save. The right-hander has converted back-to-back save chances after allowing two runs on three walks in a blown save against St. Louis last week. Overall, Williams sports a 2.53 ERA with 1.13 WHIP and 18:6 K:BB through 10.2 innings this season.

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Friday that Walker will have an everyday spot in the lineup after being called up from Triple-A Memphis, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The 22-year-old didn't see consistent playing time while up with the Cardinals in mid-August before being sent back to Triple-A, but he'll receive significant run down the stretch after Tommy Pham was designated for assignment. Walker has played just 24 games this season after he posted a .276/.342/.445 slash line with 16 homers and seven steals in 117 contests as a rookie in 2023, and a strong finish to the campaign would set him up nicely heading into 2025.

Martinez didn't factor into the decision in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, allowing four runs on seven hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.

Martinez has now given up 15 runs (14 earned) over his last four starts and 18.2 innings after allowing just one run in his previous 24.1 frames. Overall, the 34-year-old right-hander sports a 3.78 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 86:14 K:BB across 109.2 innings this season. Martinez is currently in line to face the Astros at home next week in his next outing.

Romo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore.

Romo will give way to Jacob Stallings behind the dish Friday against Albert Suarez and the Orioles. Romo is 6-for-27 (.222) with a pair of doubles in seven games with Colorado.