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  • Joins Orioles on MiLB deal
    The Orioles agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with Goodrum on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Goodrum has bounced around since the end of last season, as the Orioles will be his fifth organization since the start of spring training. The utility infielder has a .103/.188/.103 slash line across 13 games in the majors this season. Rotowire.com Today, 1:37 pm
    Niko GoodrumBAL - OF
    4:05 pm vs TEX
    New Player Note
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  • Orioles bring in Niko Goodrum on minors contract
    Orioles signed INF Niko Goodrum to a minor league contract.

    Advice: Goodrum elected free agency last week after he was designated for assignment by the Pirates. The versatile 32-year-old will add extra infield depth for the O’s at Triple-A Norfolk. Rotoworld Today, 1:36 pm
    Niko GoodrumBAL - OF
    4:05 pm vs TEX
    New Player Note
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  • Heston Kjerstad not in Orioles lineup on Friday
    Heston Kjerstad is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup for Friday night’s battle against the Rangers.

    Advice: The 25-year-old slugger went 2-for-3 with a homer, walk, two runs scored and three RBI on Thursday night, so his reward appears to be a spot next to Orioles’ skipper Brandon Hyde on the bench on Friday night. Colton Cowser will start in his place in left field and bat fifth against Max Scherzer and the Rangers on Friday evening in Baltimore. Rotoworld Today, 1:34 pm
     
  • Has back soreness
    Laureano isn't in Atlanta's lineup Friday's game against Pittsburgh due to back soreness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Laureano was absent from the starting lineup for a second straight game, though it's now known he's dealing with back soreness. However, there's optimism Laureano will be available for Saturday's contest. Adam Duvall is starting in right field Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:29 pm
    Ramón LaureanoATL - OF
    4:20 pm vs PIT
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Taking seat Friday
    Kjerstad is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

    Advice: Kjerstad clubbed his first home run of the season in Thursday's win over the Rangers in what was his third straight start against a right-hander. However, he will begin this one on the bench as Texas goes with righty Max Scherzer. Colton Cowser will occupy left field for the Orioles. Rotowire.com Today, 1:28 pm
     
  • Sitting versus righty
    Peralta is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox.

    Advice: It's the fourth straight game on the bench for Peralta, though Friday's contest is the first of those to come against a right-handed starter (Nick Pivetta). Donovan Solano has been operating as San Diego's primary designated hitter, and it appears Peralta has been relegated to a bench role. Bryce Johnson is also making his fourth straight start in right field Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:13 pm
     
  • Remaining out of lineup
    Fraley (calf) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

    Advice: With no MRI results reported yet for Fraley, he'll remain out of the lineup as Cincinnati opens up its series against St. Louis. Santiago Espinal will again start at designated hitter and bat sixth. Rotowire.com Today, 1:10 pm
    Jake FraleyCIN - OF
    5:15 pm @STL
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Jake Fraley (calf) remains out of Reds’ lineup
    Jake Fraley (calf) remains out of the Reds’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Cardinals.

    Advice: The 29-year-old outfielder was held out of Thursday’s lineup due to a calf injury. He underwent an MRI exam to determine the severity of the issue, the results of which are not yet known. It’s at least encouraging to hear that he hasn’t been placed on the injured list — at least as of now. The Reds will trot out an outfield of Nick Martini, Will Benson and Stuart Fairchild on Friday evening. Rotoworld Today, 1:07 pm
    Jake FraleyCIN - OF
    5:15 pm @STL
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Departs 40-man roster
    The Reds designated Burdick for assignment Friday.

    Advice: Burdick was claimed off waivers by Cincinnati on April 24 but was never called up to the big-league roster. He slashed .180/.279/.327 across 172 plate appearances with Triple-A Louisville and will likely remain in the Reds' organization if he clears waivers. Austin Wynns will take Burdick's spot on the 40-man roster. Rotowire.com Today, 1:06 pm