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Altuve went 1-for-6 with an RBI in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers.

Altuve's eighth-inning single plated the game-tying run and extended his hitting streak to 15 games. The second baseman and leadoff hitter is 25-for-66 (.379) with four home runs, 10 RBI and 13 runs scored during the hit streak. His subpar 2020 season appears to have been a minor blip, as Altuve is slashing .308/.363/.455 in 34 games.

Torres went 2-for-4 with a home run and a walk-off RBI single Friday against the White Sox.

He also had a pair of strikeouts, but overall he played the offensive hero in this 2-1 win. Torres is hitting .316 with two home runs and two steals over his last 15 games.

Haggerty is not in Friday's lineup against the Padres.

He is hitting .138 with zero home runs, one steal and a 30.3 percent strikeout rate in 13 games this month. Donovan Walton will start at second base and hit eighth.

Hernandez is not in Friday's lineup against the Phillies, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

J.D. Martinez gets the start in left field in the National League park, pushing Alex Verdugo to center field. Hernandez is hitting .385 with two home runs during his current seven-game hitting streak.

Arroyo (hand) reported to Triple-A Worcester to start a rehab assignment Friday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

The 25-year-old will serve as the designated hitter in his first rehab game and figures to move to the field later in the weekend. Arroyo landed on the injured list May 9 with a bruised left hand, and he's already eligible to be activated.

Biggio, who is not in Friday's lineup against the Rays, is dealing with a sore neck and could require a stint on the injured list, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

When manager Charlie Montoyo was asked if Biggio would go on the IL, he said, "We'll see how it goes. Right now he's day-to-day." Apparently Biggio has been dealing with the neck soreness all season and is having trouble swinging the bat. He is hitting .206 with three home runs and two steals.

Biggio is out of the lineup Friday against the Rays.

Biggio was limited to DH due to a neck issue earlier this week but played the field the past couple days, so it's unclear if the injury resurfaced or he's just receiving a day off. Santiago Espinal will start at the hot corner Friday for the Blue Jays.

Polanco (ankle) is not in the lineup Friday at Cleveland.

The 27-year-old was lifted from the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with ankle soreness, and he'll miss at least one game due to the injury. Luis Arraez will cover the keystone in Polanco's place Friday, while Trevor Larnach starts in left field.

Polanco (ankle) was removed for precautionary reasons in the second game of the team's doubleheader Thursday against the Angels, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Polanco was removed in the sixth inning of the game with ankle soreness and was replaced by Willians Astudillo. However, it appears he avoided serious injury and could be still be available for the team's weekend series against Cleveland.

Polanco was removed from the second game of the team's doubleheader Thursday against the Angels with right ankle soreness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Polanco was removed in the sixth inning after going 0-for-2 with a walk and a run scored. Willians Astudillo entered the game at third base, with Luis Arraez shifting to cover Polanco's absence at second base.