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Owings (hamstring) hit a triple and scored a run in his only at-bat as a pinch hitter in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Giants.

The 29-year-old entered the game in the ninth inning for pitcher Jordan Sheffield and hit a triple before coming around to score on Garrett Hampson's sacrifice fly for the Rockies' lone run of the game. The hamstring isn't expected to keep Owings out of the starting lineup for long. He'll be welcomed back, as he has a .533/.588/1.133 slash line across 17 plate appearances. He's produced six runs scored, three RBI, two stolen bases, three triples and three doubles.

Adrianza (personal) was reinstated from the restricted list prior to Friday's game against the Phillies.

He missed a week while going through COVID-19 protocols and attending to a personal matter. Adrianza is not in the lineup Friday and should resume a bench role going forward.

Camargo was optioned to the alternate site Friday.

Ehire Adrianza was reinstated from the restricted list, so Camargo's services as a bench infielder were no longer needed. He will provide depth throughout the campaign.

Edman went 1-for-4 with a triple in a win over the Brewers on Thursday.

The 25-year-old extended his hitting streak to five games with the three-bagger, his first of the season after lacing eight over his first two big-league campaigns. Edman has been a hit in the leadoff spot thus far, posting a .344 on-base percentage and stealing a pair of bases over his first 32 plate appearances.

Mateo has gone 4-for-13 to start the season while earning starts in both left and center field.

Mateo has been a beneficiary of Trent Grisham's (hamstring) absence, as he's gotten plenty of work as the Padres' fourth outfielder to begin the season. He's done well with the opportunity, clubbing two extra-base hits. However, Grisham is expected to be activated from the injured list Friday, which is sure to diminish Mateo's role.

Baez went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and a steal in Thursday's win over the Pirates.

Baez hit his second home run of the young season in the sixth inning against Pittsburgh starter Tyler Anderson. The shortstop is still slashing just .200/.259/.440 through seven games, but he's shown the ability to get hot in a hurry, so this long ball could be just the spark he needs. He's also swiped three bags already, matching his total from all of last season.

Story went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple, two RBI and a run scored during Thursday's win over the Diamondbacks.

Story was red hot at the plate in this one, cranking an RBI double in the first inning, then an RBI triple in the second, both against Merrill Kelly. Despite a somewhat slow start to the season, Story still ranks among the top stat producers in the game, so look for him to elevate his current .226/.250/.355 batting line to his career norms sooner than later.

Strange-Gordon signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Strange-Gordon was released by the Reds prior to Opening Day and received considerable interest in free agency. While the 32-year-old initially wanted to wait for a major-league deal, he'll settle for a minor-league contract with the Brewers. Even though Strange-Gordon won't be on the major-league roster right away, he could serve as depth in the middle infield at some point after Milwaukee traded Orlando Arcia to Atlanta on Tuesday.

Owings (hamstring) isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.

Owings had started four of the first six games of the season, but he exited Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks due to right hamstring tightness. He's receiving treatment Thursday, and manager Bud Black is optimistic that Owings' injury is a short-term issue, Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette reports.

Rockies manager Bud Black clarified that Owings was removed from Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks due to right hamstring tightness, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

The club initially announced that Owings was lifted for Sam Hilliard in the top of the sixth inning due to right leg soreness, but Black provided more information about the utility man's injury after the contest. Black was careful to note that Owings isn't dealing with a strain, so his early exit is being labeled precautionary. Before departing, Owings went 3-for-3 with a triple, two doubles, two RBI and a run, strengthening his case for continuing to receive steady at-bats moving forward. Owings has started in four of the Rockies' first six games.