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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 10 minutes ago
    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 28 minutes ago
    Joey GalloWSH - 1B,LF,CF,RF
    3:40 pm @PHI
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  • 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 31 minutes ago
    Travis JankowskiTEX - LF,CF,RF
    5:05 pm vs LAA
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  • Full baseball activities
    Garcia (hamstring) has progressed to full baseball activities, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: It's been nearly three weeks since Garcia landed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain. He would appear close to starting a rehab assignment, with a return before the end of May possible. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
    Avisaíl GarcíaMIA - LF,RF
    4:10 pm vs NYM
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  • Rehab stint coming soon
    Thomas (knee) could start his rehab assignment next week, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Thomas has been making progress since suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain on April 23 and could return to game action as early as next week. Assuming all goes well during his rehab assignment, Thomas could return before the end of May. Rotowire.com 42 minutes ago
    Lane ThomasWSH - CF,RF
    3:40 pm @PHI
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  • Idle versus lefty
    Moniak is not in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Rangers.

    Advice: The lefty hitting Moniak will start from the dugout as the Angels take on southpaw Andrew Heaney. Kevin Pillar will start at center field and bat fourth in place of Moniak with Taylor Ward and Jo Adell rounding out the Los Angeles outfield. Rotowire.com 52 minutes ago
    Mickey MoniakLAA - LF,CF,RF
    5:05 pm @TEX
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  • Stewart out of the lineup on Friday
    DJ Stewart is out of the Mets lineup for Friday’s game against the Marlins.

    Advice: Even with Brandon Nimmo out, Stewart will be on the bench to begin Friday’s game as left-hander Jesus Luzardo will start for the Marlins. Stewart has just four at-bats against left-handed pitchers this season. He has four home runs and 16 RBI in 68 at-bats against right-handed pitchers this season. Rotoworld Today, 12:56 pm
     
  • Acuna Jr. back in the lineup on Friday
    Ronald Acuna Jr. is back in the lineup, batting first for the Braves against the Padres on Friday.

    Advice: Acuna Jr. received the day off on Wednesday as the Braves look for him to break out of his slump. He went 0-for-5 at the plate on Tuesday, which dropped his average to .245 on the season. Acuna Jr.'s .696 OPS is the lowest of his career. Hopefully the short break helps him get on track. Rotoworld Today, 12:46 pm
     
  • Carroll returns to the lineup on Friday
    Corbin Carroll is back in the Diamondbacks lineup, batting second against the Tigers on Friday.

    Advice: Carroll came off the bench and pinch ran and scored a run on Wednesday. Fantasy managers have to be frustrated with Carroll’s production so far this season as he’s hitting just .193 with a .539 OPS. Only seven qualified hitters have a lower batting average entering play Friday. It’s not what you want from a first round pick. Rotoworld Today, 12:25 pm
    Corbin CarrollAZ - LF,CF,RF
    6:40 pm vs DET
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