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Recalled by AstrosRodriguez was recalled by the Astros on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

ImpactRodriguez made his major-league debut during the abbreviated 2020 campaign, and he'll return to Houston's bullpen after Enoli Paredes (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Rodriguez made five relief appearances in 2020 and posted a 6.23 ERA and 2.42 WHIP in 8.2 innings.

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Officially placed on ILParedes was placed on the 10-day injured list due to right side soreness Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

ImpactParedes was removed from Thursday's game due to a side issue and was expected to require time on the IL. It's not yet clear when Paredes will be able to return to action. Right-hander Nivaldo Rodriguez was recalled by the Astros in a corresponding move.

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Dealing with hamstring issueMoreland, who is not in Friday's lineup against the Astros, is dealing with a hamstring issue but is available to pinch hit, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

ImpactHe felt his hamstring tighten up Thursday and will sit to start Friday's contest, but the fact that he is available off the bench suggests he is day-to-day for now. Seth Brown started at designated hitter in his place.

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Takes seat FridayMurphy is not in the lineup for Friday's game at Houston, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

ImpactThe 26-year-old started three of the past four contests and will head to the bench Friday against the Astros. Aramis Garcia will take over behind the plate for the A's.

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Not starting FridayMoreland is out of the lineup Friday against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

ImpactThe 35-year-old started the first eight games of the season and is 4-for-24 with three RBI, two walks and eight strikeouts, but he'll head to the bench with Lance McCullers on the mound for Houston. Seth Brown will bat seventh as the designated hitter in Moreland's place.

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Likely headed to ILParedes (side) is likely headed to the 10-day injured list, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

ImpactHe exited Thursday's game with side discomfort. Manager Dusty Baker is awaiting the MRI results, but he acknowledged Paredes was likely to land on the IL.

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Dodgers put Cody Bellinger on injured list with calf problem

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed former NL MVP Cody Bellinger on the injured list with a bruised left calf

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