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Ruf went 2-for-4 with two walks and a strikeout in a 3-2 triumph against the Dodgers on Friday.

Batting leadoff, Ruf singled in the first inning, walked in the third, singled in the sixth and walked in the ninth to reach base four times for the second time all season. While he isn't an everyday player, Ruf has shined when given the opportunity, evidenced by a .279/.405/.535 slash line, and his career high 16 percent BB% ranks fourth in MLB among hitters with at least 250 plate appearances.

Dickerson isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Left-hander David Price is expected to serve as the primary pitcher in Friday's matchup, so Dickerson will be on the bench for a third straight game. Darin Ruf will start in left field and lead off.

Pederson is not in the lineup Friday at Colorado.

Pederson finds himself on the bench for a second straight contest despite the fact right-hander Antonio Senzatela is pitching for the Rockies. Adam Duvall will move to center field while Eddie Rosario receives the start in left.

Miller is not in the lineup Friday against the Marlins, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Miller finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest despite going 7-for-15 with three homers and six RBI in his past five games. J.T. Realmuto will receive the start at first base while Rafael Marchan works behind the plate against Miami left-hander Jesus Luzardo.

Winker (ribs) is still a week away from beginning a rehab assignment, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Winker has been out since mid-August with an intercostal strain. He recently resumed baseball activities but needs some time before he's ready for game action. The stated timeline should still give him a chance to return from the injured list in mid-September.

Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Thursday's loss against Atlanta.

Blackmon entered this game in a 2-for-24 slump but snapped that drought in style with a bases-loaded blast in the fifth inning. The veteran outfielder has been struggling in recent weeks and his overall season numbers have gone south compared to recent years. He only has 11 homers while hitting .267 -- a figure that ranks as the worst of his career excluding the year in which he debuted (2011).

Pederson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

Pederson went 2-for-19 (.105) at the plate over his last 10 games, so he will get a chance to clear his head. Adam Duvall will man center field for Atlanta on Thursday.

Dickerson isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Dickerson will be out of the lineup for a second straight game with left-hander Eric Lauer on the mound for Milwaukee. Darin Ruf will start in left field and bat fourth.

Miller is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Miller should see plenty of time at first base down the stretch with Rhys Hoskins (abdomen) shut down for the year. He won't be in the lineup everyday, however, as catcher J.T. Realmuto is expected to start there regularly as well. Realmuto has been battling ankle and shoulder issues in recent days but will be the first baseman Thursday, pushing Miller to the bench.

Vogelback (hamstring) was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

Vogelbach will rejoin the big-league roster after spending over two months on the shelf with a strained left hamstring. Rowdy Tellez has claimed the starting role at first base with an .850 OPS since joining the Brewers, so Vogelbach may need to prove he can be a productive piece off the bench during the final month of the season.