Freeman (finger) will start at first base and bat third Friday against the Diamondbacks, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

After missing the entirety of Los Angeles' previous series against the Orioles due to a hairline fracture in his right middle finger, Freeman is now willing to play through whatever lingering pain he may still have. His availability will depend on how much discomfort he's in on any given day, so there's a chance he sits down more often than usual during the final month of the year.

Singleton is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Kansas City.

Even with right-hander Seth Lugo starting for the Royals, the lefty-hitting Singleton will take a seat. Victor Caratini will fill in at first base and is batting cleanup.

Hoskins is out of the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds.

Hoskins started the matinee and hit second but went 0-for-3. He'll yield to Jake Bauers at first base for the nightcap while William Contreras handles DH.

Smith isn't part of the Reds lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Brewers on Friday.

Smith drew the start at first base for the matinee and went 1-for-3. However, with lefty DL Hall on the mound for Milwaukee, it'll be Ty France holding down first base for the nightcap.

Rizzo (forearm) could be activated from the 60-day injured list when rosters expand Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Rizzo has gone 2-for-8 with a home run and two walks in four rehab games with Double-A Somerset, serving as the designated hitter twice before playing first base the last two contests. He could play a full nine innings at first base Friday and rejoin the Yankees shortly after that. With the club struggling for production at first base, Rizzo should immediately become the primary option there, at least versus right-handed pitching.

The Royals placed Pasquantino (thumb) on the 10-day injured list Friday.

Pasquantino was diagnosed with a fractured right thumb Friday and given a 6-8 week timeline for his return, ending the first baseman's 2024 season unless Kansas City makes a deep playoff run. The Royals recalled Nick Loftin from Triple-A Omaha to take Pasquantino's spot on the 26-man roster. Loftin and Salvador Perez should handle most of the work at first base down the stretch.

Tellez (undisclosed) will start at first base and bat fifth in Friday's game against the Guardians.

Tellez had to depart the Pirates' last game Wednesday with an undisclosed injury, but he's ready to go after Thursday's team off day. He has slashed .276/.304/.434 with a couple home runs so far in August.

Arraez is not in the lineup for Friday's game in Tampa Bay.

It's a routine day off for Arraez, who had started each of the Padres' last four games and 11 of their last 12. Manny Machado is getting a turn in the designated hitter slot, while Donovan Solano will enter the lineup at third base and bat second.

Alonso went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's win over the Diamondbacks.

The 29-year-old slugger took Ryne Nelson deep in the second inning to get the Mets on the board. Alonso has picked up the pace in August, slashing .253/.345/.505 with seven homers and 17 RBI in 26 games, and he sits one long ball short of his fourth straight 30-homer campaign and the fifth of his career.

Brown went 2-for-5 with three RBI in a loss to the Reds on Thursday.

Brown bookended the Athletics' offensive output in a wild 10-9 loss, opening the scoring with a first-inning knock that plated Brent Rooker and closing it out by driving in Rooker and JJ Bleday in the ninth to snap a 7-7 tie. The Reds will be glad to be rid of Brown, who pummeled their pitching staff for four hits, including two home runs, and seven total RBI over the final two games of the series. It's been a resurgent month for Brown overall, as Thursday's production pushed his August slash line to a stellar .305/.379/.475 across 66 plate appearances.