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Tom Murphy - Remains on benchMurphy will sit Friday against the Marlins.

ImpactMurphy seemed like he could be in line for a larger share of catching duties after Cal Raleigh was optioned Thursday. That hasn't been the case thus far, however, as it's been Luis Torrens who's gotten the start in two straight games.

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Manuel Margot - Steps out of lineupMargot is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

ImpactMargot started the past four games and will receive a day off after going 2-for-13 with two walks and an RBI during that stretch. Brett Phillips will start in right field Friday for the Rays.

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Mike Zunino - Rejoins lineup FridayZunino (biceps) is starting at catcher and batting seventh Friday against Minnesota, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

ImpactZunino sat out the past two games after leaving Tuesday's contest with a left biceps strain, but he'll return to the lineup for Friday's series opener. The 31-year-old has struggled so far in 2022 and is hitting .083/.128/.111 with a 35.9 percent strikeout rate in 39 plate appearances.

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Ji-Man Choi - Sitting again FridayChoi (elbow) is not in the lineup Friday against the Twins, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

ImpactChoi will sit for the second consecutive contest while dealing with a slight hyperextension of his left elbow. The 30-year-old isn't expected to require a stint on the injured list, but he'll miss at least two games. Yandy Diaz will receive another look at first base while Taylor Walls mans the hot corner.

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Ben Bowden - Claimed by RaysBowden was claimed off waivers by the Rays on Friday.

ImpactBowden made his big-league debut last season, struggling to a 6.56 ERA. He's allowed seven runs in 7.2 innings for Triple-A Albuquerque so far this year. He'll remain at the Triple-A level for his new organization.

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Matt Koch - Designated for assignmentKoch was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Friday.

ImpactKoch had been with the team for just over two weeks, allowing four runs in 4.1 innings of relief. He'll be removed from the 40-man roster to clear space for Mitch Haniger, who returned from the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move.

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Mitch Haniger - Reinstated from COVID-19 ILHaniger (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

ImpactHaniger tested positive for COVID-19 on April 16 and spent a week and a half away from the team. Although he rejoined the Mariners on Tuesday, he required several days of workouts to return to 100 percent. However, the 31-year-old should be back in action for Friday's series opener in Miami, and he'll reclaim his role as the everyday right fielder. Prior to his absence, Haniger hit .176 with three homers, seven RBI and three runs over eight appearances.

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