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DeJong went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in a win over the Brewers on Friday.

DeJong had gone 0-for-4 in Thursday's season-opening loss, so Friday's performance provided a nice contrast. The 25-year-old is looking to bounce back after a downturn across his slash line in 2018, and with both Matt Carpenter and Paul Goldschmidt hitting ahead of him, DeJong should have no shortage of RBI opportunities in 2019.

Bogaerts went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 7-6 win over the Mariners.

Bogaerts moved up the order a spot to cleanup Friday and delivered a leadoff second-inning homer, his first of the season. After delivering career highs in home runs and RBI last year, the 26-year-old shortstop will be a consistent presence in the middle of Boston's order.

Correa (neck) is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Rays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Correa has missed the first two games and will sit out Saturday with a neck injury sustained during a spring-training game eight days ago. He reported feeling better Friday, but manager AJ Hinch said Correa will have to get through a full workout, an event scheduled for Saturday, before he feels comfortable writing the shortstop's name in the lineup. Aledmys Diaz has been starting at short in place of Correa.

Fletcher is not in Friday's starting lineup against Oakland.

Fletcher hasn't drawn a start through the first two games of the season, although there's been no mention of an injury. Tommy La Stella will get the call at the keystone for the second straight contest after doubling in Thursday's opener.

Correa (neck) will miss at least the next two games, both against the Rays, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Correa will be held out of the next two matchups due to neck soreness, and manager AJ Hinch won't allow his starting shortstop to return until he manages to turn in a full day of baseball activities. While it's positive news that Correa felt good Friday, he won't be taking any cuts just yet. He could be back in action in time for Sunday's series finale against the Rays if all goes according to plan. Aledmys Diaz is in line for time at short until Correa is cleared.

Wendle is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Astros, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Wendle went 0-for-2 and was hit by two pitches in Thursday's season-opening loss, but he never came out of the game and no injury has been announced, so there's no real concern on his status. Daniel Robertson will start at second base and bat sixth in his stead Friday.

Correa (neck) is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Correa had neck stiffness crop up Tuesday and was unable to play in Thursday's season opener. The 24-year-old has remained optimistic he'll be able to play at some point during the four-game series against Tampa Bay, but it's unsurprising to see the Astros being cautious with his return to action after he didn't feel right when taking swings Thursday. Aledmys Diaz will grab another start at shortstop in his absence.

Swanson went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's loss to the Phillies.

There was some concern about Swanson's ability to hit for power in the early part of the season following November wrist surgery, but he got good wood on the ball in the eighth inning and ripped a two-bagger down the third base line. The 25-year-old shortstop isn't an elite fantasy contributor but did hit a career-high 14 homers last season, a number he'll be looking to top provided he can stay healthy in 2019.

Turner went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases Thursday against the Mets.

Turner was the most impressive piece of Washington's offense in the opener, accounting for two of his team's five hits on the day while causing chaos on the base paths. Despite this, the Nationals failed to score a run. Turner swiped 43 bags and hit .271 with 19 homers and 73 RBI over 162 games in 2018, so while his speed is evident, he also provided fantasy value in a number of other categories.

Diaz started at shortstop in place of the injured Carlos Correa (neck) and went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Rays.

Correa's injury is not considered serious, but the Astros didn't want to push it. Diaz will remain the shortstop for as long as Correa is sidelined. Once Correa returns, Diaz will shift to a utility infield role.