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    • On bench again
      Polanco is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Toronto.

      Advice: Polanco is absent from the starting nine for a second consecutive game, as Dylan Moore fills second base and bats eighth Friday. Polanco is slashing .195/.284/.292 across 208 plate appearances this season. Rotowire.com Today, 2:21 pm
       
    • Jorge Polanco not in Mariners’ lineup on Friday
      Jorge Polanco is not in the Mariners’ starting lineup for Friday night’s tilt against the Blue Jays.

      Advice: The 31-year-old second baseman has really struggled since returning from the injured list, hitting just .192/.222/.231 with no homers, one RBI and a 13/0 K/BB ratio over 27 plate appearances. Yikes. Dylan Moore will start in his place at second base on Friday night and will bat eighth against Kevin Gausman and the Blue Jays. Rotoworld Today, 2:21 pm
       
    • 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 Today, 2:16 pm
      Zach McKinstryDET - 2B,3B,SS,OF
      W, 5-4 @CIN
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    • 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 Today, 2:11 pm
      Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
      W, 3-0 vs TB
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    • Sent back to Omaha
      The Royals optioned Alexander to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

      Advice: Alexander appeared in four games with Kansas City after being called up June 24 but went 1-for-8 with three strikeouts during that stretch. He'll give up his spot on the active roster for Adam Frazier (thumb), who's being reinstated from the IL. Rotowire.com Today, 1:48 pm
       
    • Royals option CJ Alexander back to Triple-A Omaha
      Royals optioned INF CJ Alexander to Triple-A Omaha.

      Advice: The 27-year-old never really got a chance to shine in his limited action with the Royals, going just 1-for-8 (.125) with three strikeouts while riding the pine on most nights. He’ll return to Triple-A as Adam Frazier (thumb) returns from the injured list on Friday. Rotoworld Today, 1:33 pm
       
    • 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 Today, 1:17 pm
      Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
      W, 3-0 vs TB
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    • 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 Today, 1:14 pm
      Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
      W, 3-0 vs TB
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    • Mark Vientos absent from Mets’ lineup on Friday
      Mark Vientos is absent from the Mets’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Pirates.

      Advice: It looks to be nothing more than a routine night off for the 24-year-old slugger. Jose Iglesias will draw a rare start against a right-hander in his place. He’ll start at the hot corner and bat seventh against Paul Skenes and the Pirates on Friday evening at PNC Park. Rotoworld Today, 1:03 pm
      Mark VientosNYM - 1B,3B
      L, 2-14 @PIT
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