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  • Mickey Moniak triples, doubles twice in victory
    Mickey Moniak tripled and doubled twice while driving in a pair of runs in an 8-6 win over the Giants on Friday.

    Advice: Both RBI came on one of those extra-base hits, as he gave the Halos a 4-0 lead with a two-run double. The first pick of the 2016 draft is still slashing an ugly .192/.241/.282, but he does have a six-game hitting streak. It’s possible this is the beginning of turning things around, but nothing Moniak has done over his career suggests that’s a reasonable ask. Rotoworld Friday, 10:17 pm
     
  • Joe Kelly (shoulder) throws bullpen session Friday
    Joe Kelly (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a successful bullpen session on Friday.

    Advice: It’s the second bullpen session that Kelly has thrown on his road back from a right posterior shoulder strain. He should be cleared to face live hitters soon, then after that it’ll likely be a minor league tune-up or two before he’s deemed ready to rejoin the Dodgers’ bullpen. Rotoworld Friday, 4:48 pm
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    1:10 pm vs KC
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  • Serving as DH on Friday
    Montero is starting as the designated hitter and batting eighth for Friday's game against the Pirates.

    Advice: Montero was initially slated to begin Friday's game on the bench, but he was inserted into the starting lineup after Jake Cave (undisclosed) was hit in the head by a line drive during batting practice. Montero will face off against Pirates opener Carmen Mlodzinski. Rotowire.com Friday, 4:18 pm
     
  • Throws bullpen Friday
    Kelly (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

    Advice: Friday's bullpen was Kelly's second this week, marking a significant advancement in his rehab from a right shoulder strain. He's been sidelined since May 6 due to the issue and will almost certainly require a rehab assignment, which could come soon. Prior to the injury, Kelly hadn't allowed a run in 11 of 12 appearances, but he owns a 4.73 ERA on the year. Rotowire.com Friday, 3:51 pm
    Joe KellyLAD - RP
    1:10 pm vs KC
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  • Not starting Friday
    Guillorme is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

    Advice: Even with right-hander Spencer Howard on the mound for San Francisco, the lefty-hitting Guillorme will begin the game in the dugout. Michael Stefanic will start at second base and bat ninth. Rotowire.com Friday, 3:46 pm
     
  • Sitting again
    Calhoun is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

    Advice: Calhoun will take a seat for a second straight game Friday, with Kevin Pillar playing left field and batting cleanup while Taylor Ward bats third as the DH. Calhoun is 10-for-30 (.333) in June with five walks and two strikeouts. Rotowire.com Friday, 3:45 pm
     
  • Takes third loss
    Grove (4-3) was charged with the loss against the Rangers on Thursday, allowing two runs on three hits over one inning.

    Advice: Grove was deployed as an opener but wound up having little margin for error as the Dodgers' offense managed to generate only one run on the night, leaving the right-hander with his first loss since May 10. He has allowed at least one run and multiple hits in two straight appearances. He's also failed to record a strikeout in three straight outings. Rotowire.com Friday, 7:12 am
     
  • Getting breather Thursday
    Calhoun isn't in the Angels' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: After a 2-for-5 performance during the Angels' win Wednesday, Calhoun will take a seat for the series finale Thursday. His absence will move Taylor Ward into the DH spot while Kevin Pillar starts in left field. Rotowire.com Thursday, 3:31 pm
     
  • Michael Grove starting bullpen game on Thursday
    Michael Grove will start on Thursday against the Rangers.

    Advice: Grove draws the starting assignment to kick-off a bullpen game for Los Angeles with Yoshinobu Yamamoto being pushed back to take the ball on Saturday against the Royals after throwing a season-high 108 pitches his last time out. Rotoworld Thursday, 3:00 pm