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Gordon is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Philadelphia.

Gordon will get a breather Friday after making six straight starts, collecting a hit in each contest. Bryan De La Cruz will play left field and lead off against the Phillies.

Chisholm is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

Chisholm had made seven consecutive starts, so Friday's absence can be chalked up to a rest day for the center fielder. Bryan De La Cruz, Vidal Brujan and Dane Myers fill the outfield from left to right.

Sanchez is not in the lineup for Friday's contest in Philadelphia.

Left-hander Cristopher Sanchez is toeing the slab for the Phillies, so the lefty-hitting Sanchez will take a seat. Dane Myers will patrol right field for the Marlins.

The Cardinals selected Graceffo's contract from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

Graceffo has posted a 3.84 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 70:29 K:BB across 75 frames with Memphis this season. All 14 of his appearances have been starts, and while it's possible he'll get a look in the rotation eventually with the Cardinals, the plan for now is to break him in as a reliever. Graceffo will be making his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

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

Laureano will be out of the starting nine for a second consecutive contest, giving way to Adam Duvall in right field once again. Laureano had started in each of Atlanta's previous seven games.

Matz (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.

The Cardinals had to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Gordon Graceffo to be called up and opted to push Matz to the 60-day IL to create the opening. Considering Matz was put on the injured list May 3, his move to the 60-day injured list won't impact his timeline for return. The 33-year-old was shut down from throwing for two weeks June 22.

The Cardinals optioned Leahy to Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

After giving up two runs in three innings against Atlanta on Wednesday, Leahy was removed from the active roster in favor of Gordon Graceffo. Leahy had been with the Cardinals since May 3, earning a 3.67 ERA over 27 innings.

Dahl is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Miami.

Dahl had been on the bench in two of the Phillies' previous three games, though each came against a left-handed pitcher. On Friday, righty Kyle Tyler will toe the rubber for Miami, but the lefty-hitting Dahl still won't crack the starting nine. Whit Merrifield, Johan Rojas and Brandon Marsh fill the outfield from left to right.

The Phillies recalled Rojas from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Rojas did go 13-for-34 at the plate with Lehigh Valley following a demotion earlier this month, but his quick return to the majors is seemingly more based on need with Bryce Harper (hamstring) and Kyle Schwarber (groin) going down. Rojas could see some starts in center field as the Phillies deal with the absence of two of their sluggers.

The Phillies activated Clemens (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Clemens has missed most of June with back spasms but is ready to go following a six-game rehab stint which included a pair of home runs. He will give the Phillies an option both at first base and designated hitter while Bryce Harper (hamstring) and Kyle Schwarber (groin) are out.