Jul 4, 2008 - 4:54 PM
BALTIMORE (Ticker) -- Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts was scratched from Friday's game against the Texas Rangers due to flu-like symptoms.
In Roberts' absence, Freddie Bynum will lead off and play shortstop while Brandon Fahey will play second and bat ninth.
Roberts is batting .291 with six home runs, 31 RBI and 22 stolen bases in 83 games this season.