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Freeman (hand) will start at first base and bat third Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Freeman was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Cubs after getting hit on the hand by a pitch, but X-rays came back negative after the game, and he won't have to miss any starts as a result of the incident. The veteran first baseman has been seeing the ball very well to begin the second half, putting together a 15-game hitting streak in which he's slashed .466/.483/.534 while collecting three RBI and five runs scored.

Meyer (neck) will be re-evaluated next week, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Meyer has been shut down from throwing since he landed on the injured list July 20 with a neck strain, but he may be cleared to resume activity if he shows enough progress during his upcoming evaluation. Once cleared to throw, he'll likely spend a couple of weeks ramping up and could require a rehab outing in the minors before returning to the Marlins' rotation.

Nardi (ribs) is scheduled to visit a doctor Tuesday after experiencing elbow discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Nardi has been on the shelf since May due to a stress reaction in his ribcage. He was originally supposed to begin a rehab assignment within the next couple of weeks, but he suffered a setback during his throwing program and is now likely to spend even more time on the IL. An updated timeline for his return may come into view after his doctor's visit next week.

The Diamondbacks recalled Strowd from Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Strowd will rejoin the major-league roster for the first time in two months to give the Diamondbacks some extra bullpen depth following the demotion of Kohl Drake. Strowd has given up 15 runs in 15.2 innings at Triple-A since he last appeared in an MLB game, so he'll almost certainly be limited to low-leverage opportunities while with Arizona.

The Diamondbacks optioned Drake to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

After giving up three runs in just 3.2 innings during Thursday's loss, bringing his ERA up to 5.40 through 16.2 innings, Drake will now lose his place in Arizona's rotation. Kade Strowd will come up from Reno in a corresponding move to add to the D-backs' bullpen depth while the team sorts out its rotation plans.

Snelling (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing program in September, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Snelling is out for the season after undergoing internal brace surgery in May to repair a UCL tear in his left elbow. The fact that Miami has already planned the beginning of his throwing program is a good sign that his recovery is going well, but the left-hander may still have to miss the first few months of the 2027 campaign before returning to the rotation.

Mazur (elbow) is expected to begin a throwing program sometime in September, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Mazur is already set to miss the entire 2026 campaign after undergoing UCL reconstruction surgery with an internal brace in March, but starting a throwing program in September keeps the door open for him to return at the start of the 2027 campaign.

Bender (shin) threw a bullpen session Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Bender was cleared to begin a throwing program right after the All-Star break, and Friday marks the first time he's thrown off a mound. It remains unknown how far away he is from rejoining the Marlins' bullpen, but a timeline may emerge after he throws a few more bullpens.

Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Friday that Frelick (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment soon, Casey Drottar of MLB.com reports.

Murphy noted that Frelick will likely be limited to designated hitter duty initially on his rehab assignment as he works his way back from a right shoulder strain. Frelick played though shoulder discomfort for much of the season before he finally landed on the 10-day injured list in mid-July. He should return before the end of August if he can avoid a setback.

Bauers (abdomen) will start at first base and bat third in Friday's contest versus the Twins.

Bauers missed each of the last three games with abdominal soreness, but he is feeling well enough to return to action for Friday's series opener against Minnesota. The 30-year-old is pacing the Brewers this season with 20 home runs and an .878 OPS.