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    Will Benson gets sent back to the minors

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    Reds optioned OF Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville

    Benson is hitting just .188/.310/.333 in 114 plate appearances this season with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate. Now 28 years old and with a 33.3 percent career MLB strikeout rate in 405 games, you have to wonder if Benson’s time in Cincinnati may be drawing to a close. Noelvi Marte could also be pushed off of right field if the Reds want to play Spencer Steer out there with Elly De La Cruz back.
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    Spencer Steer takes over at the keystone to face Yankees rookie starter Elmer Rodríguez with top prospect Edwin Arroyo at shortstop for his eighth consecutive start since June 12. The big question for fantasy managers is whether Arroyo, who is hitting just .255 (12-for-47) through 17 games since being called up, will remain in the big leagues once Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) is ready to return from the injured list in a couple days.
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    The Athletic’s Will Sammon reports that Francisco Lindor (calf) will return for Game 2 of the doubleheader on Wednesday against the Cubs.

    Lindor has been out since late April with a calf strain, so the Mets will love to have him back. The only issue is that Juan Soto may not have to head to the injured list with a back injury. Soto and Lindor have only played nine games together so far this season.
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    Rockies placed RHP Jaden Hill on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 21, with right shoulder tendinitis.

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    Rockies recalled RHP Seth Halvorsen from Triple-A Albuquerque.

    Halvorsen might be the Rockies’ most talented reliever, but he’s had a tough time throwing strikes this year, walking 14 in 16 1/3 innings. He does have a 3.31 ERA anyway, but it’s going to be tough trusting him with leads right away.
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    Cubs selected the contract of RHP Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Iowa.

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    Cubs recalled RHP Gavin Hollowell from Triple-A Iowa.

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    Tyler Ferguson is up with the Cubs as the 27th man for Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Mets.

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    Cubs designated RHP Eduarniel Núñez for assignment,

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    Cubs placed Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring strain.

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    Nate Eaton will lead off and play left field for the Red Sox on Wednesday against the Rockies.

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