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Nick Martini - On bench against leftyMartini is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

ImpactThe lefty-hitting Martini will hit the bench for the fifth time in seven games, but all of his absences during that stretch have come against left-handed starting pitchers. He's otherwise started in each of the Reds' last three matchups with right-handers and seems to have a loose hold on a strong-side platoon role for the time being. Since his call-up from Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 22, Martini has been productive at the plate with an .820 OPS over 61 plate appearances.

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Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Playing time trending downEncarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

ImpactEncarnacion-Strand will be on the bench for the fourth time in five games, with two absences coming against right-handed pitchers and two coming versus left-handed pitchers. With the power-hitting rookie no longer looking to be assured of even a short-side platoon role at this point, he's tough to justify holding outside of NL-only or dynasty/keeper leagues. Encarnacion-Strand's downturn in playing time comes even as he's gotten off to a solid start to September with a .297/.333/.432 slash line through 11 games.

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Jake Fraley - Sitting FridayFraley isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday versus the Mets.

ImpactThe lefty-hitting Fraley will remain on the bench Friday with southpaw David Peterson on the mound for New York. Tyler Stephenson will serve as Cincinnati's designated hitter instead while Luke Maile starts behind the plate.

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Will Benson - Not starting against leftyBenson is out of the lineup Friday against the Mets.

ImpactLeft-hander David Peterson will toe the slab for New York on Friday, so the lefty-hitting Benson will head to the bench. TJ Friedl, Harrison Bader and Hunter Renfroe will serve as the Reds' starting outfielders.

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Elly De La Cruz - Gets breather FridayDe La Cruz isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against the Mets.

ImpactDe La Cruz will take a seat Friday after going just 1-for-20 across his last seven games. Noelvi Marte will start at shortstop and bat sixth while De La Cruz regroups.

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Joey Votto - Sitting versus leftyVotto isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against the Mets.

ImpactWith lefty David Peterson on the mound for New York, the lefty-hitting Votto will take a seat to begin Friday's contest. Spencer Steer will start at first base while Votto rests.

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Alex Young - Starts rehab assignmentYoung (COVID-19) has been sent to Triple-A Louisville to begin a rehab assignment, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

ImpactYoung is one of several Reds players to go on the COVID-19 injured list but has been cleared for game action. It's not clear how many rehab appearances he might need, but it shouldn't be too many considering he's been out just under a week.

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