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Kim (thumb) went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

Kim was held out of Thursday's lineup with a thumb issue, but it was never a serious concern. He's already posted three multi-hit efforts through six games in July. That's lifted his slash line for the year to .236/.325/.357 with five home runs, 27 RBI, 33 runs scored and four stolen bases through 295 plate appearances.

Arroyo is dealing with a groin injury following Friday's loss to the Yankees but is expected to play through the issue Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Arroyo went 1-for-4 with a strikeout Friday but was removed late in the blowout loss. He's apparently dealing with a groin issue, but the injury doesn't seem too significant since manager Alex Cora expects the 27-year-old to play Saturday. If Arroyo is ultimately available for Saturday's matchup, he's a strong candidate to start at third base since Rafael Devers (back) won't play.

Merrifield went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Friday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

Merrifield singled twice Friday before drilling a game-tying, two-run shot in the eighth inning. It was his fifth long ball of the year and second in his last three games. The 33-year-old entered July with an abysmal .228/.277/.311 slash line but he's gone 12-for-33 (.363) with five extra-base hits and nine runs scored in eight games this month.

Estrada (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Estrada missed nearly a week but will start Friday's matchup against the Padres. While it's not clear whether the 26-year-old ever tested positive for COVID-19, he should reclaim his job as the primary second baseman now that he's back with the team.

Miller was added to the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Miller was slated to take a seat Friday, but he'll step in at first base after Josh Naylor (back) was scratched from the lineup. Over Miller's last three games, he's gone 5-for-12 with three RBI and three strikeouts.

Lowe (back/head) is feeling better Friday and could resume his rehab assignment Sunday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Lowe was hit in the head in the first plate appearance of his rehab assignment Thursday and was forced to leave the game. While he dealt with a headache initially, that's since subsided, and it looks as though he's avoided a concussion. He was due for a fairly long rehab assignment anyway, so the minor setback probably won't significantly alter his return date.

McNeil is expected to land on the paternity list soon, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

McNeil's wife is due to give birth, so he will miss a small handful of games. It's unclear exactly when that will happen, however. McNeil is in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, but it's possible he misses the rest of the weekend series.

Kim (thumb) is starting Friday's game against the Giants.

Kim was out of the lineup Thursday due to a minor thumb issue but appeared off the bench and went 0-for-1 with a run and a strikeout. He'll start at shortstop and lead off Friday.

Marte isn't starting Friday against the Rockies.

Marte started in the last four games and went 4-for-13 with two doubles, two runs and two RBI. However, he'll take a seat while Cooper Hummel serves as the designated hitter and bats sixth.

Torres went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run in a 6-5 victory against Boston on Thursday.

Torres was one of three Yankees to collect multiple hits in the contest, and he posted the team's only theft in the third inning. He subsequently crossed the plate on Josh Donaldson's grand slam. Torres has swung a hot bat thus far in July, producing four multi-hit performances across five games. He's slashing .450/.542/.550 with two doubles, three runs, three RBI and a 4:3 BB:K in that span.