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Chapman (hand) is not in the Giants' starting lineup against the Rays on Friday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Chapman will miss a second straight game due to right hand soreness, though he could be available off the bench for Friday's series opener. With Chapman out of the lineup, Casey Schmitt will shift to the hot corner while Christian Koss starts at second base and bats seventh.

Scott (elbow) threw a 22-pitch simulated inning Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Scott has been throwing off a mound since Aug. 6, though Friday marks the first time he's done so against live hitters. The Dodgers may still look to get him a few tune-up outings in the minors before activating him from the injured list, but a late-August return is still on the table.

Muncy (side) is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the Padres on Friday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Muncy is dealing with right side soreness, which caused him to be scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Angels. He'll be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game while Alex Freeland starts at third base and bats eighth.

Slaten threw a bullpen Friday and is scheduled to throw live batting practice Monday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Slaten is set to face hitters for the first time since being placed on the injured list June 1, and this is likely his last step before beginning a rehab assignment. The 27-year-old could return as soon as late August.

Francis (shoulder) has resumed a throwing progression, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reported Friday.

Francis was shut down from throwing for at least 10 days after experiencing shoulder discomfort July 18. He's since resumed a throwing program, but it's unclear how far along he is. Francis remains multiple weeks away from returning.

Julien will bat eighth and play first base Friday against Detroit.

Julien wasn't part of the initial starting lineup, but Alan Roden has been scratched, opening up a spot for Julien. Since being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Aug. 1, Julien is slashing .200/.259/.360 with a 29.6 percent K rate.

Donovan was scratched from the lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Yankees due to a foot injury, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

Donovan missed a few games earlier in the week due to groin soreness, which reportedly was a direct result of his injured foot. Manager Oliver Marmol said there's a chance the 28-year-old's foot ends up keeping him sidelined for multiple days, but he doesn't seem ticketed for the injured list at the moment.

Roden was scratched from the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers for undisclosed reasons.

Roden was slated to bat seventh and play left field for Friday's series opener, but he's no longer part of the starting nine. Kody Clemens will slide from first base to left field while Edouard Julien steps into the lineup. Keep an eye out for an update on Roden's status.

Stanton is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Cardinals on Friday.

Stanton will be on the bench to begin Friday's game while Aaron Judge serves as the designated hitter and Jasson Dominguez, Trent Grisham and Jose Caballero start in the outfield from left to right. Stanton has a 1.102 OPS with seven home runs and 17 RBI since July 25 and has recorded a hit in each of the last 15 games he's started.

Manager Joe Espada said Pena, who is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Baltimore, is feeling under the weather and is getting some tests done, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

It's more than just a night off for Pena, who looks to be battling some sort of sickness. He should be considered day-to-day until more information is presented. Mauricio Dubon is playing shortstop Friday.