Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It's uncertain if Muncy is sitting because of a left-hander being on the mound or if this is a routine rest day. Obviously, Muncy will have limited fantasy value if he continues to sit out against all lefty starters. Kike Hernandez will cover the hot corner and bat ninth against southpaw Tyler Alexander. Hernandez is having a down year at the plate with a .210 batting average and only two hits in his last five games. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming option for Friday's slate.

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (hip) remains absent from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Robles continues to sit out after exiting early from Tuesday's contest. The 27-year-old crashed into the center field wall and was forced to exit that contest. The organization continues to consider Robles as day-to-day, so hopefully he'll be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. He has been on fire with the bat since joining the Mariners roster. Robles is hitting .280 with three home runs and 11 RBI in 50 games with Seattle. Dominic Canzone will cover right field and bat seventh versus right-hander Hayden Birdsong on Friday. Fantasy managers can avoid Canzone who is struggling to the tune of a .201 batting average with eight long balls this season.

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Alvarez is dealing with neck discomfort, so it sounds like a day-to-day type of issue. Fantasy managers should make sure to check their lineups and get Alvarez out on Friday. Alex Bregman will serve as the DH and bat second, while Chas McCormick covers left field and bats ninth versus lefty Cade Povich. Bregman is a must-start in all formats while McCormick can be avoided. McCormick is batting .193 with four home runs and 22 RBI this season. There should be better streaming options available on Friday.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The organization said that O'Neill was pulled from the lineup due to finger inflammation. It sounds like a minor issue, so fantasy managers should consider O'Neill as day-to-day. In his place, Rob Refsnyder will cover left field and bat fifth versus right-hander Ryne Nelson. Refsnyder has surprisingly been solid with the bat this season. He's hitting .294 with eight home runs and 33 RBI in 78 games this season. He's worth a look as a low-end streaming option until O'Neill is back in the mix.

San Diego Padres left-handed reliever Wandy Peralta (thigh) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Lake Elsinore on Friday night. Peralta threw a successful live batting practice session on Tuesday and has now been cleared to start a rehab assignment. The 33-year-old southpaw is attempting to return from a strained left groin that has kept him on the sidelines since before the All-Star break on July 9. The Dominican reliever probably won't need more than a handful of outings on the farm before the Padres have him rejoin their big-league bullpen. Given all the additions to their bullpen at the trade deadline in late July, Peralta is likely to operate in more of a low-leverage role upon his return. In his 41 appearances out of the bullpen this year, he's been shaky with a 4.50 ERA, a 1.29 WHIP and only 20 strikeouts in 34 innings pitched.