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Henderson went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a walk in Friday's 3-2 win over the Red Sox.

Henderson stepped up with a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning, which stood as the game-winning hit. It was his third multi-hit effort in 10 games as a major leaguer. The top prospect is slashing .306/.359/.472 with a home run, four RBI, two runs scored, one stolen base and three doubles through 39 plate appearances.

Muncy is being held out Friday after receiving a cortisone injection in his left knee Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

It was surprising that Muncy was not in Friday's lineup after racking up six hits, three homers and six RBI over his last two appearances, but it appears he was not simply getting a night off. According to the report, Muncy's knee "has been bothering him for some time" and he figured it was "best to address it before (the) postseason." He could conceivably return to the lineup Saturday, but it seems more likely he'll get additional time to recover.

Madrigal left Friday's game against the Giants with right groin tightness, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Madrigal missed time with a groin strain earlier in the summer, though that was on his left side. It's unclear if his current injury will force a trip to the injured list. Zach McKinstry replaced him at second base.

Muncy isn't starting Friday against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Muncy is getting a breather after he went 6-for-9 with three home runs, a double, six RBI, five runs and a strikeout over the last two games. Joey Gallo will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.

Vargas isn't in the lineup Friday against the Phillies.

Vargas has gone 1-for-11 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout over his last three games and will head to the bench for a second consecutive matchup. Cesar Hernandez is starting at the hot corner and batting fifth.

Peterson is not in Friday's lineup against the Reds.

Peterson will take a seat Friday as the Reds begin the game with lefty-throwing Nick Lodolo on the mound. Mike Brosseau will fill in at third base and bat fifth in the order.

Freeman is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins.

The 23-year-old infielder made four consecutive starts between Saturday and Tuesday in which he went 5-for-17 with an RBI. Freeman will now sit for the second straight game. Amed Rosario will fill in at shortstop Friday and Richie Palacios will assume the designated hitter role, batting seventh.

Reynolds (hip) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Reynolds has been sidelined the past couple weeks by a hip injury and has been cleared to rejoin the active roster after a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Louisville. The 31-year-old should return to a utility role now that he's healthy.

Jung's contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Jung's activation was expected for several days, and he'll officially start at third base and bat seventh during his major-league debut Friday against the Blue Jays. The 24-year-old has less competition for playing time at the hot corner after Ezequiel Duran was sent down Thursday, and the Rangers' top prospect should have plenty of chances to secure regular at-bats in the majors over the final month of the season.

Maton went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss against the Marlins.

The 25-year-old got the Phillies on the board with a two-out homer in the third inning off Sandy Alcantara. Maton has not seen much action lately, appearing in six of Philadelphia's last eight games but recorded just eight at-bats during that stretch. He has taken advantage of those recent chances however, tallying four hits including a double and a homer for a .750 slugging percentage.