Freddie Freeman doubles twice in Dodgers’ victory

It’s an extremely positive sign that Witt is back in Kansas City’s lineup for the second straight contest, especially with a short turnaround. He went 0-for-3 with a walk during Friday evening’s series opener following a six-game absence recovering from a low-grade MCL sprain in his right knee. It doesn’t appear that there is any concern regarding his availability moving forward.

Scott returns to New York’s rotation mix following a minimum stay on the injured list due to a hip impingement. The 27-year-old former top pitching prospect allowed three earned runs or fewer in eight consecutive starts prior to being tagged for four runs over 4 2/3 innings by the Cardinals during his last start before landing on the shelf. He holds an encouraging 3.10 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 47/19 K/BB ratio across 40 2/3 innings this season. There’s some risk right out of the gate for fantasy managers in a matchup against Philadelphia’s high-powered lineup, but he’s a worthwhile pickup in deeper leagues where he was dropped.

Thornton earns a ticket back to the minors with Christian Scott coming off the injured list. The 24-year-old rookie struck out seven and allowed one run over six innings during a no-decision against the Phillies on Friday night. He figures to get an extended opportunity in New York’s rotation in the second half, especially if they remain out of playoff contention, but he’s going to have to wait for now.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Flaherty is ready to take the ball this weekend after throwing 83 pitches during his final minor league rehab outing for Double-A Erie earlier this week. The 30-year-old wound up missing only two turns through Detroit’s rotation with a leg tendon injury. The big question is whether they’ll stick with a six-man rotation or move Keider Montero back to the bullpen.

Boone added that Grisham is likely to play in at least one minor league rehab contest prior to returning to New York’s lineup. The 29-year-old outfielder hit the injured list with a right hamstring strain back on June 13 after slashing .232/.341/.406 with eight homers and six steals as the Yankees’ primary leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching. It sounds like he’s on track to make it back at some point next week with all-or-nothing rookie slugger Spencer Jones likely headed back to the minors as the corresponding move.

McMahon hit the injured list with a throat infection earlier this week. The 31-year-old infielder should return to New York’s bench mix at some point next week.

Schweitzer returns to Chicago’s relief mix after spending six weeks back in the minors. The 25-year-old rookie southpaw has allowed four runs over four innings for the White Sox this season. He’ll operate in low-leverage spots as a lefty matchup specialist.

Sandlin heads back to the minors after picking up a win on Friday night against the Royals, his former organization, by allowing one run over six innings. The 25-year-old rookie holds a pedestrian 6.05 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 20/10 K/BB ratio across 19 1/3 innings during his first taste of the big leagues. He’s an intriguing arm to monitor, but isn’t exactly a fantasy-relevant option at this stage of his career.

Yoshida draws his second consecutive start in the leadoff spot against a right-handed starter while Mickey Gasper got a turn atop the lineup during Friday’s contest. Yoshida is hitting .200 (10-for-50) with zero homers and three RBI over his last 215 games. He’s been a complete non-factor for fantasy purposes this season and figures to lose playing time once Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) is back from the injured list later this weekend.

Chisholm was at the epicenter of a bizarre lollipop controversy earlier this week, but he’s had a solid month at the plate from a fantasy perspective, launching six homers and swiping 10 bases, despite hitting just .189 (14-for-74) since the start of June. The 28-year-old takes a seat with rookie lefty Jake Bennett taking the ball for the Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday afternoon. It’ll be José Caballero filling in at second base.