The absence of Prince Fielder is causing manager Ron Washington to experiment with his lineup, trying to find the right combination. It remains a steep uphill challenge trying to camouflage the loss of Fielder.

Matt Kemp is hitting .390 (23-for-59) in his career at Citizens Bank Park and his omission from Saturday’s lineup may appear a bit strange. But the reality is the Dodgers’ outfield alignment is something manager Don Mattingly approaches day to day.

For the second time this season, Shane Victorino has been placed on the disabled list with a right hamstring strain. That setback created an opportunity for Daniel Nava to return to the Red Sox in time for Saturday afternoon’s game against the Rays.

Manny Machado (right groin stiffness) was out of the lineup for the second consecutive game on Saturday afternoon, although the Orioles are optimistic he could be available to them soon.

Angels left-handed reliever Sean Burnett was activated off the disabled list on Friday, primed to pitch in a game for the first time in nearly a year. To create a spot on the roster, first baseman/outfielder Efren Navarro was optioned back to Triple-A Salt Lake.

The Reds made a roster move Friday that could improve their bench production, as first baseman/outfielder Donald Lutz was recalled from Triple-A Louisville.

Reds pitcher Mat Latos is slated to begin a Minor League rehab assignment on Sunday. It will most likely be at Triple-A Louisville.

Reds first baseman Joey Votto, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a left quadriceps strain, has made some moderate improvement in the past couple of days.

Orioles third baseman Manny Machado was not in Friday’s starting lineup against the Indians, and he is considered day to day after exiting Thursday night’s game after 11 innings with right groin stiffness.

With David Robertson filling the Mariano Rivera vacancy with quiet consistency and rookie Dellin Betances becoming a major force with his put-away combination of fastball-curve, all questions about the Yankees’ bullpen are being answered.

Closer Jason Grilli was activated off the disabled list on Friday by the Pirates, who cleared his roster spot by optioning catcher Tony Sanchez to Triple-A Indianapolis.

The Rangers are going to need a long list of things to go right, and considering almost nothing has, they’re due for some good news. But is signing Kendrys Morales the answer to their problems?

If Jenrry Mejia takes the closer’s job and runs with it, there will be no ninth-inning duties waiting for Bobby Parnell when he returns next spring, but Parnell can only wait and see what the future holds, saying, “Whatever happens, happens.”

Team doctors still must clear Travis d’Arnaud to come off the seven-day disabled list, and Major League Baseball must review his medical records, but he has passed every test the Mets have given him, putting him in line for a Minor League rehab assignment by early next week.

Left-hander Rudy Owens will make his Major League debut on Friday night when he starts for the Astros against the Mariners at Safeco Field.

Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.

It’s too early for certainties in the First-Year Player Draft, which begins on June 5, but here’s an early look at how the first round might shape up.