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Candelario went 3-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run, while also scoring three runs in Friday's 10-2 victory over the Royals.

Candelario launched a three-run shot in the second inning that scored Spencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter. Candelario smacked a double in the fifth, but was not credited with an RBI when Jonathan Schoop reached the plate due to a fielding error. Candelario also made it home on a fourth-inning groundout from Willi Castro and a ninth-inning single from Riley Greene. Candelario now has hits in back-to-back games after a three-game hitless streak and has raised his batting average to .207 to go along with 13 homers on the season.

Machado went 3-for-3 with three singles and two walks in a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers on Friday.

Machado was perfect at the dish Friday, singling in the third, fifth and seventh innings and walking in the first and 10th. The quality outing was overdue, as the 30-year-old had gone hitless across his last three games and was batting 3-for-23 in September coming into the contest. Machado is now slashing .302/.370/.532 with 26 home runs, 85 runs, 88 RBI and seven stolen bases in 128 games.

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.