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DJ Stewart - Takes seat FridayStewart isn't int the Mets' lineup Friday against the Orioles.
ImpactAfter going 3-for-7 with a run scored during the Mets' series against Kansas City, Stewart will get a breather for the first of three games against Baltimore on Friday. Rafael Ortega will take over in left field and bat ninth.
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Drew Waters - Scratched FridayWaters was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Phillies.
ImpactNo injury diagnosis was initially provided. Dairon Blanco enters the lineup in right field, hitting eighth.
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Jonathan Araúz - Optioned to SyracuseThe Mets optioned Arauz to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
ImpactWith Starling Marte (migraines) coming back from the injured list Friday, the Mets will send Arauz back to the minors to free up a roster spot. Arauz went 1-for-6 during his stint in the majors and is slashing .244/.344/.429 through 395 plate appearances in Triple-A.
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Starling Marte - Activated from ILMarte (migraines) was activated from the injured list Friday and will start in right field against the Orioles.
ImpactMarte has been on the injured list since July 20 due to migraines, but has not had an issue since being prescribed medication. Marte's production has taken a considerable step back this season and he slashed .267/.333/.367 through 33 plate appearances in July.
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Taylor Clarke - Placed on 15-day ILClarke was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation.
ImpactClarke escaped trouble to pitch a clean inning Wednesday against the Mets, although he did allow a hit while walking two batters. He has a 5.23 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 10 strikeouts over his last 10 appearances. James McAarthur was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.
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James McArthur - Recalled from OmahaKansas City recalled McArthur from Triple-A Omaha on Friday.
ImpactMcArthur was just optioned out Wednesday, but the Royals need a replacement for Taylor Clarke as he heads to the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation. McArthur figures to work in long relief.
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