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Bogaerts went 3-for-4 with a double in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Rays.

Bogaerts was fresh off the disabled list, playing his first game since recovering from a cracked bone in his left ankle. At the time of his injury, he was one of the hottest hitters in baseball and that continued Friday after he missed 16 games. Bogaerts has six multi-hit games out of 10 played thus far.

Gordon expects to play against the Indians on Saturday after being removed from Friday's game for precautionary reasons with a minor knee issue, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Gordon's knee slightly buckled as he prepared to attempt a jumping catch on the warning track, leading him to collide with the wall. The 30-year-old briefly remained in the game before being removed an inning later, but appears slated to be ready for Saturday's game in Cleveland.

Gordon exited Friday's game against the Indians for precautionary reasons following a collision with the outfield wall, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

Gordon crashed into the fence in the sixth inning and remained in the game briefly before being replaced in the seventh by Austin Romine. The specification of it being a precautionary move is clearly a good sign, but the Mariners' center fielder should still be considered day-to-day for now.

Seager (hip) is available off the bench Friday and expects to play in Saturday's doubleheader against the Giants, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Manager Dave Roberts also said Seager could play both games of the Saturday's doubleheader, indicating that being held out of Friday's lineup was a precautionary move. The 24-year-old tweaked his hip Wednesday but appears ready for a return to the field for the Dodgers.

Seager (hip) is not in the lineup Friday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Seager tweaked his hip in Wednesday's contest, though it seemed like he was back to full health after undergoing soft-tissue therapy after the game. Regardless, he'll get another night off to rest, allowing Enrique Hernandez to pick up a start at shortstop.

Wendle is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Wendle and Daniel Robertson have taken part in a platoon at second base this season, with Wendle starting against every right-hander and Robertson facing every lefty. With Drew Pomeranz on the mound Friday, Roberston will get the nod. Wendle is off to a scorching start with the bat through his first 74 plate appearances, hitting .338/.405/.508, though once his .420 BABIP comes down to earth his numbers will likely look considerably less impressive.

Bogaerts (ankle) was activated from the disabled list Friday.

Bogaerts was on a tear to start the season, hitting .368/.400/.711 through nine games, before being derailed by a small crack in his ankle bone. He's back in the lineup Friday, hitting in his usual fifth spot. Brock Holt was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain to clear a roster spot for Bogaerts.

Arcia is not in the starting nine against the Cubs on Friday.

Arcia will occupy a spot on the bench after going 1-for-3 with a double during Thursday's series-opening loss. The 23-year-old will be replaced by Eric Sogard, who is playing shortstop and batting seventh in the order. Expect to see Arcia back in the lineup Saturday.

Gordon went 1-for-5 with an RBI triple and a run in a win over the Indians on Thursday. Gordon went from home to third in 10.86 seconds according to Greg Johns of MLB.com, the fastest time recorded by a Mariner since Statcast began tracking in 2015.

The dynamic leadoff man opened the scoring on the night in spectacular fashion with his three-bagger, which plated the returning Ryon Healy (ankle). Gordon had gone just 1-for-12 in the three games he'd played since missing last Sunday's series finale against the Rangers with a sore foot. Thursday's triple also served as his first of the season and sixth extra-base hit overall.

Wendle went 2-for-4 with an RBI single, a double and two runs in a win over the Orioles on Thursday.

Wendle's torrid stretch at the plate continues, as he's now hit safely in six straight games, with the last four consisting of multi-hit efforts. The versatile infielder's April average is up to an impressive .367 over 60 at-bats, making it difficult for manager Kevin Cash to keep him out of the lineup.