Seattle Mariners outfielder/designated hitter Nelson Cruz is a late scratch from Friday's lineup against the Kansas City Royals.
There has been no word on why Cruz has been scratched, but we'll update when we get word of the potential injury. Guillermo Heredia is now starting at DH and hitting sixth against right-hander Jason Hamel.
Our Heat Map has the Mariners projected for a 4.73 implied total, which ranks 14th on the Friday slate.
Source: Greg Johns