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  • Ruiz returns to lineup Friday
    Keibert Ruiz is back in the Nationals’ lineup for Friday’s game against the Mariners.

    Advice: Ruiz was on the bench for the Nationals’ last game against the Twins on Wednesday, though he did pinch hit and record two at-bats. He’s back behind the plate and hitting sixth on Friday. Ruiz is slumping badly this season with a .157 average and two home runs in 108 at-bats this year. Rotoworld 19 minutes ago
  • Not starting Friday
    Benson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Benson will avoid a matchup with southpaw James Paxton on Friday. Stuart Fairchild will start at center and bat leadoff for the Reds. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
  • Senzel back in lineup Friday
    Nick Senzel is back in the lineup hitting seventh for Friday’s game against the Mariners.

    Advice: Senzel had the day off when the Nationals last played on Wednesday against the Twins. He’s hitting just .196 with five home runs in 92 at-bats on the season. Rotoworld 23 minutes ago
  • Sitting against southpaw
    Ford is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Ford will get the day off with lefty James Paxton on the bump for Los Angeles. Nick Martini will bat seventh and DH on Friday. Rotowire.com 25 minutes ago
  • Gets break Friday
    Isbel is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

    Advice: With southpaw Tyler Alexander expected to serve as the primary pitcher for Tampa Bay, the lefty-hitting Isbel will sit Friday and pass center field duties to Garrett Hampson. Isbel will get a break as the Royals come off a series sweep against Detroit, during which he went 2-for-11 with two runs. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
  • Still on bench
    Fraley (hand) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Fraley hasn't started a game since getting hit by a pitch in the hand Tuesday against San Diego. However, he's been utilized as a pinch runner since sustaining the injury and it's unclear if he's capable of hitting at this point. Jacob Hurtubise will start in right and bat ninth Friday. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
  • Fairchild leading off Friday
    Stuart Fairchild is back in the Reds lineup for Friday’s game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Fairchild is leading off against Dodgers left-handed pitcher James Paxton. He continues to see the majority of his playing time against southpaws. Fairchild is 17-for-53 (.321) with two home runs against left-handed pitching this season. Rotoworld 28 minutes ago
  • Olivares in the lineup Friday
    Edward Olivares is in the Pirates’ lineup for Friday’s game against the Braves.

    Advice: Olivares draws the start as the Braves will send left-hander Ray Kerr to the mound on Friday. Olivares has shown a good amount of power against left-handed pitching this season with four home runs in 49 at-bats against southpaws. Rotoworld 33 minutes ago
  • Not starting again
    Melendez is not in the lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay.

    Advice: The 25-year-old outfielder will begin from the dugout for the second straight matchup as southpaw Tyler Alexander is expected to follow opener Shawn Armstrong for the Rays. Melendez has struggled to get his bat going this year, slugging .179/.232/.345 with 12 RBI, and going 3-for-19 in his last five games played. Nelson Velazquez will move to left field in place of Melendez and bat seventh. Rotowire.com 33 minutes ago