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  • Exits Friday's game
    Bailey (undisclosed) left in the second inning of Friday's game against the Phillies, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Bailey took a foul ball to his foot in the first inning. He remained in the game but was replaced in the top of the second inning by Tom Murphy. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
     
  • Sits down against lefty
    Butler isn't in Oakland's lineup for Friday's game against Miami.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Butler will retreat to the bench Friday as Ryan Weathers prepares to start on the bump for the Marlins. Tyler Nevin will replace Butler in right field and bat second. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
     
  • Idle against southpaw
    Bleday isn't in Oakland's lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

    Advice: With lefty Ryan Weathers set to toe the slab for Miami, Bleday will step out of the lineup. Esteury Ruiz will take over in center field and bat in the leadoff spot. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
    JJ BledayOAK - OF
    6:40 pm vs MIA
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  • Resting against lefty
    Brown isn't in the Athletics' lineup Friday against the Marlins.

    Advice: Left-hander Ryan Weathers will take the mound Friday for Miami, meaning the left-handed bat of Brown will stay put in Oakland's dugout. Max Schuemann will fill the opening in left field and bat seventh. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
    Seth BrownOAK - 1B,OF
    6:40 pm vs MIA
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  • Begins baseball activities
    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Heyward (back) ran at full speed and has begun swinging a bat, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.

    Advice: Heyward landed on the 10-day IL on April 3 due to lower back tightness. The injury persisted well past his return window, and Friday marked the firs time that the veteran outfielder has participated in any sort of activity. The Dodgers will have a better idea on how to move forward once they see how Heyward's back responds to his most recent work. Rotowire.com 33 minutes ago
    Jason HeywardLAD - OF
    7:10 pm vs ATL
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  • Jason Heyward (back) making progress in recovery
    Jason Heyward (back) has begun swinging a bat and has been running at full speed as he recovers from his lower back injury.

    Advice: Dodgers’ skipper Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday that Heyward will take batting practice on the field at some point over the next few days before progressing to simulated games. It doesn’t sound like a return to the Dodgers is imminent, but he’s trending in the right direction. It seems very likely that he’ll require at least a few games on a minor league rehab assignment before he’s ready to return. Rotoworld 37 minutes ago
    Jason HeywardLAD - OF
    7:10 pm vs ATL
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    IL10
     
  • Hitting off tee
    Murphy (oblique) began hitting off the tee during Atlanta's most recent series against Seattle earlier this week, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Advice: It's the first time Murphy has swung the bat since landing on the 10-day IL on March 30 with a Grade 1 left oblique strain. Prior to the series in Seattle, Murphy was limited to light throwing and catching work in the bullpen. The 29-year-old has taken a positive step in his program, but he still has a ways to go before starting a rehab assignment. Rotowire.com 58 minutes ago
    Sean MurphyATL - C
    7:10 pm @LAD
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  • Dane Myers batting cleanup for Marlins on Friday
    Dane Myers is starting in right field and batting cleanup for the Marlins on Friday night against the Athletics.

    Advice: The 28-year-old outfielder has impressed in his limited action since joining the Marlins, going 5-for-11 (.455) with three runs scored, five RBI and a stolen base. It looks like manager Skip Schumaker has rewarded that performance with a premium spot in the batting order. If it sticks through the weekend, he could be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues. Rotoworld Today, 3:47 pm
     
  • Set for rehab assignment Friday
    Thomas (hamstring) will start as the designated hitter for Triple-A Reno on Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Advice: Thomas has been progressing through a left hamstring strain he sustained against the Rockies on March 31. Friday's stint with Triple-A Reno will be Thomas' first rehab assignment, and he will play in center field over the weekend. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo hinted Friday that Thomas could return from the 10-day IL as soon as Tuesday, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Rotowire.com Today, 3:39 pm
    Alek ThomasAZ - OF
    6:40 pm vs SD
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    IL10