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  • Not in lineup Friday
    Ortiz (neck) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cubs.

    Advice: Ortiz has been dealing with a neck injury since last week's series against the Angels, and he was removed in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Rangers after going 0-for-2. Despite having the day off Thursday, Ortiz will be in the dugout for at least the series opener. Andruw Monasterio will start at third base Friday and bat ninth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Rotowire.com 13 minutes ago
    Joey OrtizMIL - 2B,3B
    5:10 pm vs CHC
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  • Tyler Black riding the pine again on Friday night
    Tyler Black is once again riding the pine for Friday night’s matchup against the Cubs in Milwaukee.

    Advice: It’s the fourth consecutive game that the 23-year-old has found himself on the Brewers’ bench for, and with a southpaw on tap for Saturday, you can bet that his streak will extend to five straight games. Unfortunately, it’s looking like the Brewers aren’t going to give him a shot at everyday at-bats. Andruw Monasterio will draw a start at third base and will bat ninth for the Brewers on Friday night against Jameson Taillon and the Cubs. Rotoworld 20 minutes ago
    Tyler BlackMIL - 1B,2B,3B
    5:10 pm vs CHC
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  • Absent from Baltimore lineup
    Westburg is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Rangers.

    Advice: Westburg had started each of the previous eight contests, but he'll begin this one on the bench as the Orioles face right-hander Max Scherzer. Baltimore will go with Jorge Mateo at second base and Ramon Urias at third. Rotowire.com Today, 1:24 pm
    Jordan WestburgBAL - 2B,3B
    4:05 pm vs TEX
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  • Held out again Friday
    Candelario (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game in St. Louis.

    Advice: It's the third straight day on the bench for Candelario, who has been dealing with hamstring tendinitis since last week. There are no indications to this point that he might require a trip to the 10-day injured list, so consider him day-to-day for now. Noelvi Marte and Spencer Steer are again handling the infield corners for the Reds on Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:12 pm
    Jeimer CandelarioCIN - 1B,3B
    5:15 pm @STL
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  • Jeimer Candelario (knee) held out again on Friday
    Jeimer Candelario (knee) was held out of the Reds’ starting lineup once again for Friday night’s tilt against the Cardinals.

    Advice: It’s the third straight game that the 30-year-old slugger has missed due to the knee issue. There haven’t been any indications yet that the injury will require a trip to the injured list, but if it lingers through the weekend the Reds may be forced to make a move. Noelvi Marte will start at the hot corner on Friday night while Spencer Steer mans first base for the Reds. Rotoworld Today, 1:09 pm
    Jeimer CandelarioCIN - 1B,3B
    5:15 pm @STL
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  • Playing time dipping
    Alexander is not in the lineup for Friday's contest against the Guardians.

    Advice: After starting each of the first two games upon his recall, the left-handed hitting Alexander has now been out of the lineup for three straight, and they've all been against righties. Nick Loftin is again handling third base and looks to be the preferred option of the two at the hot corner. Rotowire.com Today, 1:03 pm
     
  • Contract selected by Colorado
    The Rockies selected Schunk's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.

    Advice: Schunk posted an .811 OPS in his first taste of the Triple-A level and has followed up with a .291/.339/.469 slash line through 69 contests this year. That production has come in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League, so the numbers are likely a bit inflated. Schunk will be making his big-league debut when he gets into a game, and he should see some playing time between second and third base while up with the Rockies, though those opportunities could be limited with Brendan Rodgers and Ryan McMahon currently healthy. Rotowire.com Today, 12:43 pm
     
  • Rockies call up Aaron Schunk for utility role
    Rockies selected the contract of INF Aaron Schunk from Triple-A Albuquerque.

    Advice: Coco Montes gets bypassed again, even though he had 150 points of OPS on Schunk in Triple-A. Strictly a third and second baseman previously, Schunk has seen some time at shortstop this year to prepare for a possible future as a utilityman. The 26-year-old former second-round pick was batting .291/.339/.469 for Albuquerque. Rotoworld Today, 12:41 pm
     
  • Dropped from 40-man roster
    The Rockies designated Trejo for assignment Friday, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Trejo had seen semi-regular playing time in June while Brendan Rodgers was injured, but he went just 6-for-29 (.207) with four runs and an RBI since the start of the month. Trejo will hand over his spot on the 40-man and 26-man roster to Aaron Schunk, who'll provide some infield depth for the Rockies. Rotowire.com Today, 12:37 pm
    Alan TrejoCOL - 2B,3B,SS
    4:10 pm @CWS
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