• Brandon Drury (head) remains out of action Friday
    Brandon Drury (migraine) remains out of the Angels’ starting lineup for Friday night’s soiree against the Guardians.

    Advice: It’s unclear if Drury is sitting again because he’s still dealing with the migraine issue, or if manager Ron Washington simply wanted to go a different direction with right-hander Tanner Bibee on the hill for the Guardians on Friday night. Luis Rengifo will cover second base in his absence while Willie Calhoun functions as the Halos’ designated hitter. Rotoworld 2 minutes ago
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    4:10 pm @CLE
  • Sidelined again Friday
    Drury (migraine) isn't part of Friday's lineup against the Guardians.

    Advice: Drury was scratched from Wednesday's contest due to a migraine, and while it hasn't been confirmed that it's the injury holding him out of Friday's game, it can be assumed that that's the case. Luis Rengifo will make another start at second with Ehire Adrianza over at third. Rotowire.com 3 minutes ago
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    4:10 pm @CLE
  • Cleared for rehab assignment
    Gallo (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Fredericksburg on Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

    Advice: It's a relatively quick turnaround for Gallo, who went on the injured list less than a week ago with a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. Because he's missed so little time, Gallo shouldn't need too many rehab games before being activated. Rotowire.com 10 minutes ago
    Joey GalloWSH - 1B,OF
    3:45 pm vs TOR
  • Sitting against lefty
    Biggio is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.

    Advice: Biggio is sitting out for a second consecutive contest, moving to the bench with southpaw Patrick Corbin on the mound for Washington. Instead, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will slide to second base while Ernie Clement mans the hot corner. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
    Cavan BiggioTOR - 1B,2B,3B,OF
    3:45 pm @WSH
  • Back in lineup
    Paredes (arm) is the designated hitter and batting second for Friday's game against the Mets.

    Advice: Paredes got the day off Wednesday with some soreness in his arm and body but returns to the Rays lineup in a non-defensive capacity. Considering Friday kicks off a stretch of 19 games in the next 20 days, Paredes' soreness should be monitored but isn't something to be concerned about at the moment. Rotowire.com Today, 12:06 pm
    Isaac ParedesTB - 1B,2B,3B
    3:50 pm vs NYM
  • Back in action Friday
    Encarnacion-Strand (hand) will start at first base and bat fifth in Friday's game versus the Orioles.

    Advice: Encarnacion-Strand missed four starts due to lingering left hand soreness following a hit-by-pitch over the weekend, but he's ready to go now. The 24-year-old has slashed a disappointing .196/.222/.314 with a 28.7 percent strikeout rate in 25 contests with the Reds this season. Rotowire.com Today, 11:08 am
  • Clubs fourth homer
    Bell went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's extra-inning win over the Rockies.

    Advice: The first baseman lofted a Peter Lambert curveball over the right-field fence in the third inning, tying the game at 3-3. Bell has struggled out of the gate this season, slashing .185/.273/.306 through 33 contests with four homers, 11 RBI and 16 runs, but the streaky slugger may be heating up -- he went 4-for-12 in the three-game sweep of Colorado. Rotowire.com Today, 8:28 am
  • Begins rehab assignment
    Carpenter (oblique) has been sent to Double-A Springfield to begin a rehab assignment.

    Advice: What would have been Carpenter's first rehab game was rained out Thursday, but he's been cleared for game action after missing the last month with a right oblique strain. It's not clear how many rehab at-bats the 38-year-old will need before being activated. Once he does return, he'll give the Cardinals another option at designated hitter. Rotowire.com Today, 6:25 am
    5:15 pm vs CWS
  • Returns to action
    Cooper started at designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in Thursday's 3-1 loss to San Francisco.

    Advice: Cooper was back in action after missing one game due to a right wrist injury. He was plunked by a pitch during Tuesday's game -- his Red Sox debut -- and sat out Wednesday. Bobby Dalbec started at first base Thursday, but he's expected to be optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Friday, which will leave Cooper as the top option at first base. The lefty-hitting Dominic Smith is around to back up Cooper. Rotowire.com Today, 4:08 am