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Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25

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Byron Buxton (shoulder) is leading off and playing centerfield against the Tigers on Tuesday.

Buxton missed the previous two games while dealing with a shoulder contusion. The 32-year-old will likely see some maintenance days over the summer, but it’s great to see the right-handed hitting slugger back at it for the series opener against Detroit.
Konnor Griffin

PIT Shortstop #85

Konnor Griffin (forearm) is expected to resume throwing Wednesday.

Griffin is currently on the injured list with a right flexor tendon strain, and while testing revealed that his absence will be longer than anticipated, it is positive news that the 20-year-old will be able to toss the ole baseball back and forth. The Pirates aren’t going to take any chances with Griffin, and fantasy managers should be prepared to be without the infielder for the long haul.
Colt Emerson

SEA Shortstop #85

Colt Emerson (back) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Orioles.

Emerson was scratched from Monday’s lineup due to tightness in his back. He’ll miss at least one more game, and Cole Young will move over from second to shortstop with Ryan Bliss handling keystone duties.
Will Smith

LAD Catcher #16

Will Smith (neck) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Pirates.

Smith will miss his third straight game while dealing with stiffness in his neck. He’ll sit with Dalton Rushing earning another start behind the plate in Smith’s absence.
Chandler Simpson

TB Left Fielder #14

Chandler Simpson (thumb) is hitting third and playing left field against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Simpson missed three straight games while dealing with a thumb bruise, but the 25-year-old is back in the middle of the lineup against southpaw Payton Tolle and the Boston bullpen.
Francisco Alvarez

NYM Catcher #4

Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that the Mets will activate C Francisco Alvarez (knee) off the injured list prior to Tuesday’s game.

Alvarez, 24, will crush the 6-to-8 week prognosis that was assigned to him after he was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee. He should see the overwhelming majority of the starts behind the plate, and he’s worthy of consideration for those who need help at the position.
Luis Lara

MIL Outfield

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that the Brewers have agreed to a multi-year contract with outfield prospect Luis Lara.

Heyman reports that that deal is a seven-year, $31 million contract that includes team options and escalators, with Jeff Passan of ESPN saying the deal could max out to $79 millon. It’s yet another extension in 2026 for a player that hasn’t received MLB experience, and it comes for a 21-year-old who has hit .338/.447/.500 with seven homers and 18 stolen bases over 56 games with Triple-A Nashville. The 5-foot-7 outfielder should get a chance to play for the Brew Crew before 2026 comes to an end, but he is more of a long-term play from a fantasy perspective.
Kodai Senga

NYM Starting Pitcher #34

The Mets scratched RHP Kodai Senga from his scheduled rehab start Tuesday for Triple-A Binghamton due to ulnar nerve irritation.

Senga is working his way back from lumbar trouble, but now he’ll need to recover from an arm ailment. The 33-year-old will likely undergo testing to determine the severity and the cause of the irritation, but fantasy managers who are hoping for a Senga return should begin looking elsewhere, if they haven’t already.
Braden Montgomery

CWS Center Fielder #92

White Sox selected the contract of OF Braden Montgomery from Triple-A Charlotte.

Montgomery will be making his MLB debut Tuesday against the Braves. The 12th pick of the 2023 draft, Montgomery was acquired in the Garret Crochet blockbuster, and the 23-year-old has a chance to be a contributor in several fantasy categories. He’s worth roster consideration for those who need the outfield help.
Yainer Diaz

HOU Catcher #21

Yainer Diaz (oblique) and Cristian Javier (shoulder) will begin their rehab assignments with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Diaz has been sidelined since May 4th with an oblique strain, and Javier has been out since April 8th with a shoulder strain. Diaz will likely need to make a handful of starts behind the plate before being activated, but that could come by early next week. Javier will likely need until at least early July before he becomes an option for the Astros’ rotation.

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