Whit Merrifield is back in the lineup batting ninth and playing second base for Friday night’s game against the Dodgers.

Whit Merrifield was found to have a fracture after fouling a pitch off left foot Friday, but he’s hoping to return in about a week.

X-rays were negative on Whit Merrifield’s left foot after he fouled a pitch off it Friday.

Whit Merrifield left Friday’s game after six innings with an apparent foot injury.