Schwarber (calf) is starting at designated hitter and batting leadoff Friday versus the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber will return to the lineup after suffering a right calf strain Aug. 11 against the Marlins and missing a week of action. The 29-year-old had gone 7-for-13 with three doubles, two RBI, three runs and a stolen base over his last three games prior to getting hurt.