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Harper went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Friday's win over the Rockies.

Harper extended his team's lead to three in the fourth inning with a two-run double to right center. The 26-year-old has struggled to a .222 average through 44 games so far in 2019, though he's registered a base knock in each of his past three contests, perhaps indicating that he's getting ready to turn the corner.

Canha went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the Tigers.

Getting the start in center field and hitting eighth, Canha took Daniel Norris deep in the fifth inning for his fifth homer of the year -- and third in four games since recovering from a wrist sprain. The veteran outfielder is now slashing .212/.354/.519 on the year through 22 games.

X-rays on Turner's left shin returned negative, but he'll be held out of the starting lineup Saturday against Cincinnati, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Turner is nursing a bruised left shin, so he'll get Saturday off to recover. Max Muncy could see time at the hot corner until Turner is cleared to return.

Turner left Friday's game against Cincinnati with a left shin contusion, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Turner fouled a ball off his left shin during an at-bat in the third inning. He'll be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Turner left Friday night's game against the Reds after fouling a ball off his left leg, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

The exact location of Turner's injury is not yet known, though it looked like he hurt his left shin, per Castillo. David Freese replaced Turner at the hot corner.

Belt (knee) is starting at first base and batting fourth Friday against the Diamondbacks, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

Belt was held out of Wednesday's lineup due to discomfort in his knee, but he's ready to roll after a few days off. He's slashing .192/.364/.423 with a homer and four RBI over his last 10 games.

Vogelbach will sit against lefty Martin Perez and the Twins on Friday.

Vogelbach hasn't been completely hidden against lefties this season, but he's started against just four of the 13 the Mariners have faced so far. Edwin Encarnacion will be the designated hitter Friday, with Ryon Healy starting at first base.

Cespedes (heels) began light running and took batting practice on the field Friday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Cespedes has been throwing in the outfield and hitting in the batting cage for a few weeks, but this looks to be the start of his running program. The 33-year-old shouldn't be expected to return anytime soon, as general manager Brodie Van Wagenen answered "time will tell," when asked about Cespedes' prospects of playing in 2019.

Choi will sit Friday against lefty CC Sabathia and the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Choi has now been on the bench against all but three of the 13 lefties the Rays have faced this season. Yandy Diaz gets the start at first base.

Winker will sit Friday against lefty Rich Hill and the Dodgers.

The Reds are in the middle of a stretch of facing lefties in four out of five games. Winker started Thursday against Jose Quintana, but he's gotten the call against less than half of the lefties the Reds have faced this season, so it's no surprise he sits on this occasion. Jose Peraza starts in left field Friday.