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Brandon Pfaadt holds Giants to one run in win

Brandon Pfaadt

AZ Starting Pitcher #32

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Brandon Pfaadt allowed one run with two strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a win over the Giants on Tuesday.

Pfaadt was outstanding on Tuesday, holding the Giants to just three baserunners through five shutout innings before Luis Arraez took him deep for a solo homer with one out in the sixth. That would end the day for Pfaadt at 66 pitches with two strikeouts. It was his first start in the rotation since early April. The 27-year-old right-hander will look to build on the strong start when he takes a 5.40 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and a 33/18 K/BB ratio across 43 1/3 innings into a start against the Padres in San Diego on Monday.

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AZ Starting Pitcher #32

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Diamondbacks recalled RHP Brandon Pfaadt from Triple-A Reno.

We can safely confirm that Pfaadt wasn’t abducted by aliens and will take the ball for Tuesday’s contest against the Giants at Chase Field. There’s some definite streaming appeal here for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues since San Francisco has been one of the least productive lineups in the game this season. The 27-year-old doesn’t offer a ton of upside based on his track record, but he’s been pitching well at Triple-A since being demoted earlier this month. He’s a decent zero-risk flyer in this spot.
Brandon Pfaadt

AZ Starting Pitcher #32

Brandon Pfaadt is likely to be recalled to start Tuesday’s game against the Giants.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Pfaadt will take the ball against San Francisco unless he’s abducted by aliens. In other words, he’s lined up to start Tuesday night at Chase Field barring a full-on X-Files scenario. The 27-year-old gets another look in Arizona’s injury-depleted rotation following three straight encouraging outings for Triple-A Reno after an early-June demotion. He’s unlikely to shoulder a significant workload, but there’s definitely some short-term appeal in deeper mixed leagues against a pedestrian Giants lineup.
Michael Soroka

AZ Starting Pitcher #34

Diamondbacks placed RHP Michael Soroka on the 15-day injured list with a left glute strain.

This is especially painful on the heels of Ryne Nelson’s injury. It originally sounded like Brandon Pfaadt would make at least one more minor league start, but he might be needed before then. Mitch Bratt and Dylan Ray don’t seem like great options at the moment. Tommy Henry is available, but he has a 7.67 ERA for Reno.
Michael Soroka

AZ Starting Pitcher #34

Michael Soroka, who was forced from his start Friday, will undergo an MRI on Saturday due to left glute discomfort.

The injury was originally announced as left hip discomfort, but it has since moved down a bit. If Soroka joins Ryne Nelson on the IL for the D-backs, then Brandon Pfaadt figures to get a rotation spot a little earlier than anticipated.
Brandon Pfaadt

AZ Starting Pitcher #32

Diamondbacks optioned RHP Brandon Pfaadt to Triple-A Reno.

Pfaadt will need to get stretched out as a starter to rejoin the rotation, and this figures to be a somewhat lengthy assignment in light of that news. Pfaadt wasn’t exactly helping the team in the bullpen anyway, as he had just two holds while allowing four home runs and 13 earned runs in 15 innings.
Merrill Kelly

AZ Starting Pitcher #29

Diamondbacks activated RHP Merrill Kelly from the 15-day injured list.

Kelly, who was supposed to be Arizona’s Opening Day starter this season, will take the ball on Tuesday night against the Orioles for his season debut. His return pushes Brandon Pfaadt to the bullpen until further notice. The 37-year-old veteran right-hander offers some appeal as a back-end rotation stabilizer in deeper fantasy formats after registering a strong pristine 3.52 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 167/48 K/BB ratio across 184 innings last year between the Diamondbacks and Rangers
Brandon Pfaadt

AZ Starting Pitcher #32

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters Brandon Pfaadt will go to the bullpen when Merrill Kelly (back) is activated for Tuesday’s start against the Orioles.

Pfaadt loses his spot in Arizona’s rotation with Kelly back from the injured list while Ryne Nelson and Michael Soroka remain. The 27-year-old righty has posted an inflated 5.94 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 11/6 K/BB ratio across 16 2/3 innings over three starts. His stuff should play up in shorter bursts out of the bullpen, but he’s a non-factor for fantasy purposes at this point in his career. It’s surprising considering he was an elite pitching prospect just a few years ago.
Brandon Pfaadt

AZ Starting Pitcher #32

Brandon Pfaadt lost to the Phillies after allowing four runs — three earned — in six innings Saturday.

All of the runs came in the third on back-to-back homers from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. One was unearned because Alec Bohm started the inning with a grounder that ate up Geraldo Perdomo (based on the current standards, we were a little surprised it was ruled an error). Pfaadt’s velocity today was down about one mph from his season average. The cutter he added last year and his increased ability to generate grounders have kept him viable for the Diamondbacks, but his rotation spot is in jeopardy now with Merrill Kelly coming back. There’s a decent chance he’ll be sent down.
Merrill Kelly

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Merrill Kelly (back) threw 83 pitches during an extended spring training game on Thursday.

That’s expected to be the final tuneup before the 37-year-old hurler rejoins the Diamondbacks’ rotation next week. It remains unclear who he’ll supplant from the club’s rotation though Brandon Pfaadt could be on the chopping block after struggling through his first two starts.
Brandon Pfaadt

AZ Starting Pitcher #32

Brandon Pfaadt went just 4 2/3 innings while allowing three runs in a no-decision against Atlanta on Sunday.

Pfaadt settled down after giving up a solo homer to Drake Baldwin in the first. He unsettled in the fifth, however, giving up a pair of runs with one of them coming on a wild pitch. Pfaadt shows flashes of being a solid fantasy option, but there are just too many mediocre efforts like this one to suggest he’s a set-it-and-forget-it option.

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Shohei Ohtani

LAD Starting Pitcher #17
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Shohei Ohtani (biceps) is not in the lineup for Saturday’s bout against the Padres.

As expected, Ohtani will miss Saturday’s game with biceps discomfort. The 31-year-old has a good chance to be back in the lineup in the next few days, but there’s a decent chance he’s made his last start of the first half because of the discomfort. Tommy Edman is leading off in Ohtani’s absence, with Andy Pages the designated hitter.
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Brendan Beck

NYY Starting Pitcher #75
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Yankees optioned RHP Brendan Beck to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Beck gets the demotion after struggling Saturday against the Twins; allowing five runs over 3 2/3 innings in a loss. The Yankees will make a corresponding transaction to help the bullpen before Sunday’s contest against Minnesota.
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Matt Shaw

CHC Right Fielder #6
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Matt Shaw (hand) will not return from the 10-day injured list before the All-Star break.

Shaw was placed on the injured list at the end of June with a sprained left hand, and the injury will keep him out for at least another two weeks. The 24-year-old should return to utility role with the Cubs after hitting .246/.322/.415 before that injury.
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ATL Right Fielder #13
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Ronald Acuña Jr. (hamstring) has return to the Braves and took batting practice before Saturday’s game.

It’s a positive sign that Acuña is back with the club and feeling well enough to swing the stick, even in a simulated surrounding. The 28-year-old is unlikely to return before the All-Star break according to manager Walt Weiss, but it does appear likely the former MVP will be back in action well before the end of July, assuming no setbacks, of course.
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Logan O'Hoppe

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Logan O’Hoppe (head) is not in the starting lineup versus the Red Sox on Saturday.

O’Hoppe was forced to leave Friday’s game when he took a foul ball off the helmet. He’ll sit with Tyler Heineman handling catching duties and hitting Sonny Gray and the Boston staff.
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Darell Hernaiz

ATH Shortstop #2
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Athletics optioned INF Darell Hernaiz to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Hernaiz gets the boot from the active roster with Zack Gelof (hand) back from the 10-day injured list. Hernaiz will likely be the first option if/when the A’s need some infield depth later in the campaign.
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Athletics optioned INF Joey Meneses to Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Athletics need some catching depth with Shea Langeliers’ (thumb) availability in question, so Meneses will head back to the minors and be replaced by Brian Serven on the active roster.
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Athletics selected the contract of C Brian Serven from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Serven’s promotion comes a day after Shea Langeliers left Friday’s game with a thumb injury. Coincidence? Probably not. Serven will be a backup backstop to Jonah Heim while he’s with the club. How long that takes place will depend on Langeliers’ availability.
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Athletics activated INF Zack Gelof off the 10-day injured list.

Gelof missed just the minimum stint on the injured list after suffering a hand laceration near the end of June. The 26-year-old was starting to swing a hot stick, and is worth fantasy consideration for those needing help in the middle infield.
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MIN Designated Hitter #56
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Josh Bell homered twice and doubled Saturday as the Twins downed the Yankees 11-4.

Bell homered in back-to-back innings in the seventh and eighth, though the latter, which was hit 96.4 mph to right-center at Yankee Stadium, likely would have been an out most days. It’s his 13th career mulithomer game, including his second of this year. It’s his fourth game ever with three extra-base hits. The other three all came with the Pirates in a three-month span in 2019, with the last being his only three-homer game. He’s batting .247/.304/.434 through 345 plate appearances this year.
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