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  • Sitting Friday
    Butler is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against Arizona.

    Advice: Since being recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on June 18, Butler has gone 4-for-25 with one RBI and a 34.6 percent strikeout rate over nine contests. Daz Cameron will start in right field Friday and bat sixth against Diamondbacks right-hander Slade Cecconi. Rotowire.com Today, 3:02 pm
     
  • Rehab assignment ending soon
    Manager Pat Murphy said Mitchell's (finger) rehab assignment will end Saturday and the team hasn't had discussions about optioning him, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Advice: The Brewers are currently dealing with a logjam in the outfield, with Christian Yelich, Blake Perkins, Sal Frelick and Jackson Chourio all seeing significant action during Mitchell's rehab from a fractured finger. Considering the injury and Milwaukee's outfield depth, it's possible that Mitchell will remain with Triple-A Nashville after being reinstated. However, Murphy's comments don't seem to support that possibility. Mitchell was removed from Wednesday's rehab outing with an unrelated hamstring injury but was able to suit up and play Thursday. Regardless of what level ends up playing at, Mitchell should be activated from the 60-day IL this weekend. Rotowire.com Today, 3:00 pm
     
  • Expected to play Saturday
    Fraley (calf) is expected to be back in the lineup Saturday at St. Louis, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Fraley has missed two consecutive contests with a right calf contusion, but he's on track to return Saturday. Santiago Espinal has drawn the start at DH in Fraley's place. Rotowire.com Today, 2:47 pm
     
  • Sitting against lefty
    McCarthy isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Friday's game against the Athletics.

    Advice: Left-hander JP Sears will toe the slab Friday for the A's, meaning the lefty-hitting McCarthy will head to the bench to begin the game. Randal Grichuk will start in right field instead and bat fifth. Rotowire.com Today, 2:47 pm
     
  • On bench again
    Raley (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Twins.

    Advice: Raley was scratched from Wednesday's game with shoulder soreness and, despite Thursday's team off day, he'll remain out of the starting nine for the series opener against Minnesota. Up to this point, all indications are that the injury isn't of concern. Dominic Canzone, Julio Rodriguez and Mitch Haniger fill the outfield Friday. Rotowire.com Today, 2:31 pm
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  • Byron Buxton not in Twins’ lineup on Friday
    Byron Buxton is not in the Twins’ starting lineup for Friday night’s soiree against the Mariners in Seattle.

    Advice: The Twins have been sure to mix in the occasional off-day into Buxton’s schedule this season as a way to keep him healthy and fresh. It’s an interesting spot for one though after he went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer on Thursday afternoon. Expect him to return to the starting lineup on Saturday. Rotoworld Today, 2:21 pm
     
  • Receiving breather
    Buxton is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Seattle.

    Advice: Buxton has 11 hits in his last seven games, including three homers and four doubles. However, he'll take a seat Friday after making five consecutive starts. Manuel Margot will bat eighth and play center field. Rotowire.com Today, 2:16 pm
     
  • Ramon Laureano (back) held out of lineup Friday
    Ramon Laureano was held out of the Braves’ starting lineup on Friday night due to soreness in his back.

    Advice: The 29-year-old outfielder hopes to be able to return to action on Saturday. Luke Williams will draw a rare start in left field in his place on Friday night and will bat ninth against Martin Perez and the Pirates. Rotoworld Today, 1:50 pm
     
  • Joins Orioles on MiLB deal
    The Orioles agreed to terms on a minor-league contract with Goodrum on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Goodrum has bounced around since the end of last season, as the Orioles will be his fifth organization since the start of spring training. The utility infielder has a .103/.188/.103 slash line across 13 games in the majors this season. Rotowire.com Today, 1:37 pm