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Karros (biceps) will start at third base and bat fifth in Friday's contest versus the Royals.

Karros didn't start the previous two games because of left biceps inflammation, but he's ready to roll in time for the start of the Rockies' homestand. The third baseman has experienced a mini-breakout for Colorado this season, sporting a .262/.362/.426 batting line with nine home runs over 102 games.

The Rockies reinstated Doyle (groin) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

Doyle has been out since May 21 after suffering a left oblique contusion and a subsequent groin injury. Prior to being sidelined, the 28-year-old batted .207/.279/.270 with one home run, four RBI and nine stolen bases in 122 plate appearances. Colorado optioned Braxton Fulford to Triple-A Albuquerque to clear space for Doyle on the 26-man roster.

Semien is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins.

Semien has now started only one of the last four games versus right-handed pitching. It's unlikely Semien will fall into a strict short-side platoon role, but he could continue to cede reps at second base to Brett Baty in a lost season for the Mets.

Mets manager Andy Green said that Senga will start Friday's matchup against the Marlins, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

With Freddy Peralta scratched from Friday's start as trade talks progressively advance, Senga will start in his place for the Mets. The 33-year-old has had a dreadful 2026 season, posting an 8.85 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 49:30 K:BB in 40.2 innings. Senga has registered five or more innings in just three of his 12 appearances this campaign.

Ruiz is out of the lineup for Friday's matchup against Atlanta.

Ruiz will receive his second day off in the past three days as the Nationals take on Atlanta for the second game of a four-game set. Harry Ford will be behind the dish and batting seventh for Washington.

Schwarber (illness) is in the lineup for Friday's matchup against the Orioles.

After missing the final two games of the series against Miami due to a gastrointestinal issue, Schwarber is back for the Phillies for Friday's series opener against Baltimore. The 33-year-old will act as the designated hitter and bat second for Philadelphia.

The Pirates recalled Kelly from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Kelly has made a pair of relief appearances for the Pirates this season, giving up five runs with a 1:2 K:BB over 4.1 frames. The right-hander threw five shutout innings in his last relief outing at Indianapolis last Saturday, so he's prepared to provide length out of the Pittsburgh bullpen, if needed.

The Phillies optioned Keller to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

After making just one appearance with the Phillies on June 25, Keller will re-join the Triple-A club. The 32-year-old allowed just one run on two hits while striking out three in three innings during his lone appearance. Philadelphia elevated Andrew Painter from Lehigh Valley to replace Keller on the 26-man roster.

The Pirates optioned Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Barco gave up two runs on five hits and three walks in three innings as a bulk reliever Thursday versus the Reds. He was not going to be available to pitch for at least a day or two, so the Pirates will replace him in the bullpen with a fresh arm.

The Phillies recalled Painter from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

Painter will appear in Friday's series opener against Baltimore in some fashion. Painter will be making his first appearance with the big-league club since June 17. In 65 innings, the right-hander has struggled, posting a 7.06 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 53:24 K:BB this season. To make room on the 26-man roster for the 23-year-old, Philadelphia optioned Brian Keller to Triple-A.