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  • Joc Pederson scratched from D’Backs’ lineup Friday
    Joc Pederson was scratched from the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup for Friday night’s series opener against the Tigers.

    Advice: No word has been given yet for the late switch, but it’s possible that the Diamondbacks simply thought better of putting him out there against tough left-hander Tarik Skubal. Jake McCarthy will start in his place in right field while Randal Grichuk will function as the team’s designated hitter. Rotoworld 31 minutes ago
    Joc PedersonAZ - LF
    6:40 pm vs DET
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  • Scratched Friday
    Pederson was scratched from Arizona's lineup ahead of Friday's game versus the Tigers.

    Advice: It's unclear why Pederson was taken out of the lineup, but the D-backs should offer more information in the near future. In the meantime, Randal Grichuk will serve as Arizona's DH while Jake McCarthy fills the opening in right field, batting seventh. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
    Joc PedersonAZ - LF
    6:40 pm vs DET
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  • Yordan Alvarez getting a night off on Friday
    Yordan Alvarez is not in the Astros’ starting lineup for Friday night’s matchup against the Brewers.

    Advice: It’s a rare and well-deserved night off for the 26-year-old slugger, who will still probably appear off the bench in a critical spot on Friday night. Yainer Diaz will function as the team’s designated hitter and will bat fifth against Brewers’ right-hander Freddy Peralta. Rotoworld 44 minutes ago
    Yordan AlvarezHOU - LF
    5:10 pm vs MIL
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  • Outrighted to Charlotte
    Ortega cleared waivers Friday and was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Advice: Ortega held the right to decline his outright assignment and elect free agency, but he will instead remain within the White Sox organization and look to turn things around in the minors. The 33-year-old went 1-for-14 during his stint with the Sox, but he has slashed .241/.378/.431 with 14 RBI through 75 plate appearances with Charlotte. Rotowire.com 51 minutes ago
    Rafael OrtegaCWS - LF,CF
    4:05 pm @NYY
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  • Evan Carter (back) available off bench on Friday
    Evan Carter (back) was held out of the Rangers’ starting lineup once again on Friday night, but will be available off the bench.

    Advice: The 21-year-old outfielder has been sidelined since Saturday due to stiffness in his lower back. The good news is that he’s progressing and won’t require a trip to the injured list, and likely wouldn’t have been in the starting lineup anyways on Friday with left-hander Tyler Anderson taking the ball for the Angels. Expect Carter to return to the starting lineup at some point over the weekend. Rotoworld Today, 2:30 pm
    Evan CarterTEX - LF,RF
    5:05 pm vs LAA
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  • Available off bench Friday
    Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that Carter (back) is available off the bench for Friday's series opener against the Angels, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Carter hasn't played since May 10 against the Rockies due to lower-back inflammation. He received a cortisone shot Monday, and while he won't be starting Friday, he will be available out of the dugout if needed. Carter is slashing .216/.303/.416 with six doubles, five home runs and 15 RBI over 142 plate appearances this season. Rotowire.com Today, 2:23 pm
    Evan CarterTEX - LF,RF
    5:05 pm vs LAA
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  • Joey Gallo (shoulder) rejoins Nationals on Friday
    Nationals activated 1B/OF Joey Gallo from the 10-day injured list.

    Advice: The 30-year-old slugger had been sidelined since late April with an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder. Prior to landing on the shelf, he was hitting just .122/.286/.311 with three homers, five RBI, one stolen base and a 43/15 K/BB ratio across 91 plate appearances. He’ll start at first base and bat cleanup against Zack Wheeler and the Phillies on Friday evening in Philadelphia. Rotoworld Today, 2:05 pm
    Joey GalloWSH - 1B,LF,CF,RF
    3:40 pm @PHI
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  • White Sox recall Corey Julks from Triple-A
    White Sox recalled OF Corey Julks from Triple-A Charlotte.

    Advice: The 28-year-old outfielder was just acquired from the Astros on Wednesday and it didn’t take him long to earn a promotion to the big league club. Julks has hit .266/.358/.444 with five home runs and six swipes in 148 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season. He could become an interesting option in deep leagues if he earns regular playing time with the White Sox. Rotoworld Today, 2:03 pm
     
  • Not starting Friday
    Jankowski is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Angels.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting outfielder will start from the bench as the Rangers take on lefty Tyler Anderson. With Evan Carter (back) banged up, Jankowski started the last three games in left field for the Rangers, going 3-for-10 in that stretch. Though Ezequiel Duran will take left field and bat seventh against Los Angeles. Rotowire.com Today, 2:02 pm
    Travis JankowskiTEX - LF,CF,RF
    5:05 pm vs LAA
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