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  • Jacob Young pulled due to apparent injury Friday
    Jacob Young was pulled from Friday’s showdown against the Blue Jays in the fifth inning due to an apparent injury.

    Advice: No word yet on what happened to the 24-year-old speedster, but he was replaced by Jesse Winker when the Nationals took the field to start the fifth inning. Prior to exiting, Young had been 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored. Look for the team to provide an update on his status shortly. Rotoworld Today, 5:06 pm
    Jacob YoungWSH - OF
    W, 9-3 vs TOR
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  • Increasing baseball activiteis
    Edman (wrist) is slated to take full swings off a tee Saturday, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Edman recently progressed to hitting from both sides of the dish after being limited to the right side due to his surgically repaired right wrist. He was also seen tracking fly balls during batting practice Friday, per John Denton of MLB.com. Edman still appears far away from a rehab assignment, but the 29-year-old is steadily progressing. Rotowire.com Today, 4:53 pm
    Tommy EdmanSTL - 2B,SS,OF
    Bot 5, 3-0 vs CWS
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    IL10
     
  • Sits down against lefty
    Butler isn't in Oakland's lineup for Friday's game against Miami.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Butler will retreat to the bench Friday as Ryan Weathers prepares to start on the bump for the Marlins. Tyler Nevin will replace Butler in right field and bat second. Rotowire.com Today, 4:28 pm
     
  • Idle against southpaw
    Bleday isn't in Oakland's lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

    Advice: With lefty Ryan Weathers set to toe the slab for Miami, Bleday will step out of the lineup. Esteury Ruiz will take over in center field and bat in the leadoff spot. Rotowire.com Today, 4:26 pm
     
  • Resting against lefty
    Brown isn't in the Athletics' lineup Friday against the Marlins.

    Advice: Left-hander Ryan Weathers will take the mound Friday for Miami, meaning the left-handed bat of Brown will stay put in Oakland's dugout. Max Schuemann will fill the opening in left field and bat seventh. Rotowire.com Today, 4:24 pm
    Seth BrownOAK - 1B,OF
    Top 1, 0-0 vs MIA
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  • Begins baseball activities
    Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Heyward (back) ran at full speed and has begun swinging a bat, J.P. Hoornstra of DodgersNation.com reports.

    Advice: Heyward landed on the 10-day IL on April 3 due to lower back tightness. The injury persisted well past his return window, and Friday marked the firs time that the veteran outfielder has participated in any sort of activity. The Dodgers will have a better idea on how to move forward once they see how Heyward's back responds to his most recent work. Rotowire.com Today, 4:18 pm
    Jason HeywardLAD - OF
    7:10 pm vs ATL
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Jason Heyward (back) making progress in recovery
    Jason Heyward (back) has begun swinging a bat and has been running at full speed as he recovers from his lower back injury.

    Advice: Dodgers’ skipper Dave Roberts told reporters on Friday that Heyward will take batting practice on the field at some point over the next few days before progressing to simulated games. It doesn’t sound like a return to the Dodgers is imminent, but he’s trending in the right direction. It seems very likely that he’ll require at least a few games on a minor league rehab assignment before he’s ready to return. Rotoworld Today, 4:13 pm
    Jason HeywardLAD - OF
    7:10 pm vs ATL
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Dane Myers batting cleanup for Marlins on Friday
    Dane Myers is starting in right field and batting cleanup for the Marlins on Friday night against the Athletics.

    Advice: The 28-year-old outfielder has impressed in his limited action since joining the Marlins, going 5-for-11 (.455) with three runs scored, five RBI and a stolen base. It looks like manager Skip Schumaker has rewarded that performance with a premium spot in the batting order. If it sticks through the weekend, he could be worth a look in deeper mixed leagues. Rotoworld Today, 3:47 pm
     
  • Set for rehab assignment Friday
    Thomas (hamstring) will start as the designated hitter for Triple-A Reno on Friday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Advice: Thomas has been progressing through a left hamstring strain he sustained against the Rockies on March 31. Friday's stint with Triple-A Reno will be Thomas' first rehab assignment, and he will play in center field over the weekend. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo hinted Friday that Thomas could return from the 10-day IL as soon as Tuesday, per Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Rotowire.com Today, 3:39 pm
    Alek ThomasAZ - OF
    Top 1, 0-0 vs SD
    New Player Note
    IL10