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Ramirez went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored Friday night against the Phillies.

Ramirez knocked home a pair of runs in the bottom of the third inning on a single to left field, playing a key part in Miami's comeback win. After going 0-for-5 with two strikeouts over his last two games, he responded with a multi-hit performance. The 24-year-old has put together a .274/.311/.401 slash line over 86 matchups in 2019.

Ozuna went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, an RBI double, another run scored and a walk in Friday's 8-3 win over the Rockies.

Ozuna got the Cardinals on the board with a homer off Peter Lambert in the first inning. He also hit an RBI double to deep left center in the sixth, then scored again on a single by Paul DeJong. The 28-year-old outfielder has been enjoying a successful campaign when healthy, slashing .265/.343/.520 with 24 home runs, 19 doubles and a team-leading 72 RBI.

Jimenez (hip) could be available to pinch hit Friday if needed, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Both Jimenez and manager Rick Renteria indicated the rookie could be available Friday in a pinch, but given that the White Sox are well out of the playoff race at this point, it seems pretty unlikely Jimenez will be an option until the White Sox are confident that having him hit won't aggravate his sore hip.

Buxton (shoulder) is on the verge of beginning a rehab assignment, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.

Buxton participated in full baseball activities Friday, and the report suggests he will be ready to begin a rehab stint as long as he does not feel any abnormal soreness Saturday. It's not clear how many minor-league games Buxton will need before rejoining the Twins, but if he heads out on his assignment in the next day or two, he should have a chance to come off the injured list before August comes to a close.

Pederson is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Yankees, according to Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA.

Pederson has accumulated just 39 at-bats against lefties all season, so it's hardly a surprise he will be held out Friday with southpaw James Paxton getting the start for the opponent. Cody Bellinger will take over in right field, the position Pederson has held down regularly of late.

Alvarez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Alvarez will take a seat for the series opener after starting the last 23 contests and posting a 1.149 OPS with eight homers, 22 RBI and 18 walks. George Springer will serve as the designed hitter Friday while Jake Marisnick starts in center field.

Ozuna went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk and two runs overall in a win over the Rockies on Thursday.

Ozuna erased an early 2-0 deficit with a 406-foot shot to left that plated Paul Goldschmidt in the fourth inning. The veteran outfielder hadn't left the yard since Aug. 9, a span of 11 games. Ozuna has now hit safely in six of the last seven contests, and he's carrying an impressive .375 on-base percentage across the 72 plate appearances he's logged since returning from a stay on the injured list prompted by multiple finger fractures.

Choi is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Baltimore, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Choi will take a seat Friday with southpaw Ty Blach on the mound for the Orioles. Jesus Aguilar will start at first base in his stead.

Jimenez (hip) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Jimenez was scratched from Thursday's starting nine with hip soreness and will sit out his second straight contest, though he may be available to pinch hit if needed, per James Fegan of The Athletic. Manager Rick Renteria said the team was simply being cautious with his absence, so there's a chance he could return for one of the final two games of the series. Leury Garcia will slide over to left field while Adam Engel starts in center.

Harper was placed on the paternity list Friday.

He must miss Friday's game and can miss no more than three games, so Harper should return between Saturday and Monday. Maikel Franco was recalled in a corresponding move.