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  • Not in Friday's lineup
    McKinstry isn't in the Tigers' lineup Friday versus the Reds.

    Advice: McKinstry has gone 0-for-14 over his last five games, so he'll get a chance to regroup Friday while Ryan Kreidler starts at shortstop and bats ninth. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:16 pm
    Zach McKinstryDET - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    Bot 2, 0-0 @CIN
    New Player Note
     
  • Dealing with glute tightness
    Smith is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Rays due to glute tightness, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: It's the same injury that kept Smith off the field for four games in June, and the hope this time around is that the injury will keep him out of the lineup for just one or two games. Since June 1, the 26-year-old infielder is slashing .319/.407/.511 with four home runs, 12 RBI and an .918 OPS over 94 at-bats. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:11 pm
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 1-0 vs TB
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Josh Smith absent from Rangers lineup on Friday
    Josh Smith was held out of Rangers’ starting lineup for Friday night’s matchup against the Rays due to glute tightness.

    Advice: It’s the same issue that sidelined Smith for a couple of games in June, but he’s hopeful that he won’t need to miss more than a day or two this time around. The versatile 26-year-old has been a key cog in the Rangers’ lineup this season, hitting .293/.386/.451 with seven homers, 34 RBI and four stolen bases over 308 plate appearances in his 83 games. Jonathan Ornelas will draw a start at third base in his stead and will bat ninth against Shane Baz and the Rays on Friday night. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:17 pm
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 1-0 vs TB
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Taking seat Friday
    Smith is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

    Advice: Smith will get a rare day off after making 13 consecutive starts. Jonathan Ornelas will bat ninth and play third base for Friday's series opener. Over his last four games, Smith is 6-for-16 with two runs and two RBI. Per Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, manager Bruce Bochy indicated that Smith felt a bit of discomfort after his last plate appearance Thursday night but didn't offer any specifics on Smith's health. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:14 pm
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 1-0 vs TB
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Nick Gordon (illness) still out of Marlins lineup
    Nick Gordon (illness) was held out of the Marlins’ starting lineup for the fourth consecutive game on Friday night.

    Advice: Gordon hasn’t appeared in a game since last Saturday and will now miss his fourth straight game due to illness. It sounds like he’s getting closer to a return though, so the Marlins will continue to take things on a day-to-day basis rather than utilizing a backdated stint on the injured list. Dane Myers will draw a start in right field and bat sixth for the Marlins on Friday night against Drew Thorpe and the White Sox. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:05 pm
    Nick GordonMIA - 2B,OF
    Bot 2, 0-1 vs CWS
    New Player Note
     
  • Moves to leadoff
    Smith batted leadoff and went 2-for-4 in Thursday's 3-1 loss to San Diego.

    Advice: Smith was moved up to leadoff, as a slumping Marcus Semien was given a rare day off. Smith continues to be a surprise and leads the Rangers with a 2.7 WAR. He should continue to see regular work at third base with Josh Jung (wrist) not expected to return until after the All-Star break. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:22 am
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    Top 3, 1-0 vs TB
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Begins rehab assignment
    Bogaerts (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a walk in his first rehab game with Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.

    Advice: Bogaerts is expected to require 7-to-10 days on his rehab assignment, so he could be back just before the All-Star break if all goes well. The veteran infielder has been sidelined since late May with a fractured left shoulder. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:14 am
     
  • Reaches four times in win
    Lowe went 3-for-5 in Thursday's win over the Royals with a double, a homer and three runs scored while also drawing a walk.

    Advice: Lowe doubled in his second trip to the plate before coming around to score four batters later on a Jonny DeLuca single, extending Tampa Bay's lead to four runs. The second baseman then added a solo homer in the sixth and went on to reach four times in the contest - the first time he's done so this season. Lowe's three hits on the night also marked a season high, and he's now homered three of his last four games. Over that stretch he's batting .333 (5-for-15) with three RBI and six runs scored. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:40 am
     
  • Xander Bogaerts reaches twice in rehab contest
    Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a walk on Thursday in a minor league rehab game for Triple-A El Paso.

    Advice: Bogaerts, who was at designated hitter on Thursday in his rehab assignment debut, is working his way back from a fractured left shoulder that sent him to the injured list back on May 20. The 31-year-old figures to return as San Diego’s primary option at the keystone, but could wind up bouncing around between several positions moving forward. He’s going to require additional rehab contests to get back up to speed before returning to San Diego’s lineup. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:23 am