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Rodgers (hamstring) will start at second base and bat sixth in Friday's game against the Dodgers.

Rodgers missed each of the previous three contests with left hamstring tightness but has improved enough to give it a go in the series opener versus the Dodgers. After putting up a .936 OPS in August, Rodgers has cratered to a .496 OPS in September.

McCarthy is out of the lineup for Friday's game against San Diego.

McCarthy had started 19 of the Diamondbacks' previous 20 games, but he'll be on the bench for Friday's series opener. Lourdes Gurriel, Corbin Carroll and Pavin Smith fill the outfield from left to right.

D'Arnaud is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta.

D'Arnaud will take a seat for a second consecutive game, giving way to Sean Murphy behind the dish. D'Arnaud hasn't had a multi-hit game since Aug. 13.

Burrows has been added to the Pirates' taxi squad prior to Friday's game against the Yankees, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

While he is not on the active roster yet, it seems likely that could happen sometime this weekend. Burrows, 24, holds a 4.06 ERA and 45:15 K:BB over 37.2 innings this season at Triple-A Indianapolis and would be making his major-league debut should he get into a game.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday that Suzuki's right ankle is "much improved" and he's optimistic Suzuki will be back in the lineup Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Suzuki is missing a second straight start Friday after departing Tuesday's game versus the Phillies with a sprained ankle. However, he hit in a batting cage pregame and will be available off the bench before likely returning to the lineup Saturday.

Marte is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Cubs.

It will be a day off for Marte, who has now started 10 of the last 12 games for the Reds while bouncing between third base and designated hitter. The Reds are going with Santiago Espinal at the hot corner and Ty France at DH in the series opener.

India (head) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Friday's game versus the Cubs.

India had to exit Tuesday's contest against the Guardians after being hit in the head by a pitch and did not play Wednesday. However, he cleared concussion protocol and is ready to roll after the Reds' team off day Thursday.

Busch (triceps) will start at designated hitter and bat fifth in Friday's contest against the Reds.

Busch missed one game with a sore triceps as a result of a hit-by-pitch, but he's feeling well enough to play after Thursday's team off day. Cody Bellinger is at first base in this one while Kevin Alcantara handles right field.

Suzuki (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Reds.

This will be the second straight start Suzuki has missed after he sprained his right ankle in Tuesday's game versus the Phillies. The Cubs have not ruled out a return at some point this weekend, but he's day-to-day. Michael Busch is at designated hitter in Friday's series opener.

De La Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Brewers.

De La Cruz has struggled since joining the Pirates, as he's hitting only .196 with three homers and 17 RBI across 42 games. He has managed to go yard twice in his last seven starts, also knocking in five in that span.