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Rogers (2-9) allowed two runs on six hits over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out one batter and earning a win over Milwaukee.

Rogers forced just five whiffs and tied his season low with one punchout but still secured his first win since May 15. He gave up a solo homer to Rhys Hoskins in the third inning and allowed another run in the fourth. Rogers did not complete six innings in any of his five July starts, but he still produced a solid 3.38 ERA through 24 innings. Rogers owns a 4.53 ERA with an 85:46 K:BB through 21 starts on the year. His next outing is currently lined up to come in Atlanta.

De La Cruz went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's win over the Brewers.

De La Cruz gave Miami an early lead with a two-run blast in the first inning. It was his 18th long ball of the year but just his third in July. De La Cruz has collected multiple hits in three of his last five games, going 8-for-23 (.348) during that span. He's now slashing .243/.287/.417 with 36 extra-base hits and 49 RBI this season.

Peralta (6-6) allowed five runs (three earned) on six hits and five walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out four and taking a loss against Miami.

The Marlins got off to a hot start by knocking two homers in the first inning. They then tacked on two unearned runs in the second. Peralta walked more than three batters for the first time since June 8 and has failed to complete six innings in three of his last four appearances. He's gone 0-2 with a 4.43 ERA through four starts this month, driving his season ERA up to 3.94 across 114.1 innings. Peralta is currently expected to face Atlanta at home for his next matchup.

Manager Dave Roberts said after Friday's game that he doesn't expect Freeman (personal) to return to the Dodgers before the end of their series against Houston this weekend, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Freeman was a late scratch from Friday's lineup, allowing him to travel back home to tend to a family emergency. It remains unclear if the Dodgers will move the first baseman onto the family emergency list, but the chances of him playing this weekend seem to be low either way. Cavan Biggio will serve as Los Angeles' primary first baseman while Freeman is away.

Tellez was removed from Friday's game due to back spasms.

Tellez was hit in the hand by a pitch during the first inning, but his removal in the third frame was apparently due to problems with his back. The Pirates are officially labeling him as day-to-day.

Sanchez (7-6) took the loss Friday against the Guardians, giving up three runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out two.

Sanchez got little run support, as he ended up with the loss despite tossing a quality start. He's lost three of his last four starts after a streak of 11 consecutive outings without a loss. The 27-year-old remains a steady option with quality starts in nine of his last 14 starts, and he's allowed just three home runs in 115 innings this season. Sanchez will take a 3.05 ERA into his next start, tentatively scheduled to come against the Yankees.

Suarez (5-1) blew a save but was credited with the win Friday over Baltimore, allowing one hit while striking out a pair over 1.2 scoreless innings.

San Diego turned to Suarez in the eighth inning after Baltimore got the tying run to third base with one out. The 33-year-old right-hander allowed the run to score on a sacrifice fly, sticking him with his third blown save of the year. However, the Padres would rally to re-take the lead in the top of the ninth before Suarez finished things out to seal the victory. He hasn't allowed an earned run in 11 of his last 12 outings, lowering his ERA to a stellar 1.51 with a 0.86 WHIP and 40:8 K:BB while converting 23 saves over 41.2 innings this year.

Profar went 2-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's 6-4 win over the Orioles.

Profar's homers proved to be the difference -- he got the Padres on the board in the fourth inning with a two-run shot off Grayson Rodriguez before putting San Diego ahead for good by going deep off Craig Kimbrel in the ninth. Profar has been on a tear of late, going 8-for-23 (.348) with four homers in his last five contests. His slash line is up to .301/.387/.493 through 104 games this season with 18 home runs, just two shy of a career high.

Senga was removed from his start Friday against Atlanta due to a left calf strain.

Senga went to the ground grabbing at his left calf while running to cover first base on a pop-up in the sixth inning. The Mets have yet to provide any information regarding the severity of his injury, though the right-hander was able to walk off the field under his own power. Senga was activated off the injured list earlier Friday after missing the first several months of the year due to issues with his right shoulder and triceps, and he allowed two earned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out nine batters through 5.1 frames in his season debut.

Joe is absent from the starting nine for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Joe has started four of the Pirates' six games following the All-Star break, facing two left-handed pitchers and two right-handers, but he will be idle Friday against righty Zac Gallen. With Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list, Joe could see a minor bump in playing time in the short term. In 317 plate appearances, he's slashing .243/.328/.389 with seven home runs.