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    Zack Short back up in Vientos’ place

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    NYM Shortstop #38
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    Mets purchased INF Zack Short’s contract from Triple-A Syracuse.

    Short went 1-for-8 in three games with the Mets earlier this year. He’ll likely just be bench depth with the occasional start rather than a threat to be in the major league lineup in any real role.
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  • NYM 3rd Baseman #19
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    It’s nothing more than a routine night off for the 28-year-old infielder. Brett Baty will slide over and cover the hot corner while Zack Short draws a rare start at second base and will bat ninth for the Mets against Red Sox’ right-hander Sonny Gray on Friday evening in New York — assuming that the Red Sox eventually arrive.
  • NYM Shortstop #38
    Short was designated for assignment on Wednesday when Francisco Lindor returned from the injured list. It’s unclear if the 31-year-old infielder will accept the outright assignment or hit the open market once again and continue his tour around the league.
  • NYM Shortstop #38
    Short loses his spot on New York’s active roster with superstar Francisco Lindor returning from the injured list. The 31-year-old went 1-for-8 at the dish across three games for the Mets after being claimed off waivers from the Tigers last week.
  • NYM Shortstop #2
    Bruján will hit the waiver wire, assumedly to make room on the roster for the recently-claimed Zack Short. Brujan could see interest from other teams interested in a player who can play multiple positions and provide some speed off the bench.
  • NYM Shortstop #38
    Short strengthens New York’s bench depth by adding some defensive versatility as a backup infielder. The well-traveled 31-year-old was cut loose by Detroit last week after hitting .167 with zero homers in 23 games this season.
  • DET Shortstop #38
    The 31-year-old glove-first shortstop slashed a woeful .167/.304/.222 with zero homers, two RBI and a 12/7 K/BB ratio in 46 plate appearances with the Tigers. It’s possible that he could land with another team that’s interested in a quality defender as infield depth.
  • DET Shortstop #7
    McGonigle receives his first day off since May 4. The 21-year-old hitting machine has dealt with the usual ebbs and flows that accompany life in the majors as a rookie, but he’s been a fantasy force, hitting 285/.390/.407 with 38 runs scored, three homers, 21 RBI and nine steals across 59 games. Gleyber Torres is at second base in his return from the injured list with Zack Short handling shortstop and Zach McKinstry at the hot corner.
  • DET Shortstop #38
    Short had been designated for assignment earlier in the week and elected free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment to Triple-A Toledo. He’ll head right back to the Tigers though and will start at shortstop on Friday evening against Kris Bubic and the Royals.
  • DET Shortstop #38
    Short was designated for assignment on Tuesday and passed through waivers unclaimed. It remains to be seen whether or not he’ll accept the outright assignment or if he’ll decide to explore the open market instead. The defensive specialist went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in his limited action with the Tigers this time around.
  • DET Shortstop #38
    Short was just traded for on Monday and played one game for the Tigers. However, with Zach McKinstry coming off the injured list, Short was no longer needed in Detroit. Perhaps the Tigers can sign him back on a minor league deal if he clears waivers.

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    Tristan Peters has been added to the American League’s roster for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.

    Peters gets the call to Philadelphia for next week’s Midsummer Classic as a replacement for an injured Nick Kurtz (thumb). The 26-year-old hit for the cycle during Friday’s blowout win over the Athletics and has been an unexpected revelation for the upstart White Sox, slashing .303/.357/.484 with six homers and five steals in 89 games. This is his first career All-Star Game selection.
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    Edwin Díaz (elbow) will kick off a minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Low-A Ontario.

    Díaz remains on track to rejoin the Dodgers’ bullpen sometime after next week’s All-Star break, with Tanner Scott continuing to handle the ninth inning until then. The 32-year-old former All-Star closer has been sidelined since early April, when he underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. He got off to a rocky start during his Los Angeles debut, but his track record suggests a return to form is well within reach, but only if his health cooperates. His fastball velocity and ability to generate swinging strikes during his rehab assignment will be the key indicators that fantasy managers need to closely monitor.
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    Jacob Wilson is hitting leadoff on Saturday against the White Sox.

    Wilson gets a look atop the Athletics’ lineup with Nick Kurtz on the injured list against lefty opener Bryan Hudson after Lawrence Butler took at turn during Friday’s series opener. The 24-year-old contact-oriented shortstop should continue to get opportunities against lefties while Kurtz is on the shelf. He’s hit .286 (4-for-14) in four games since returning from the injured list earlier this week.
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    Mike Trout is in center field and hitting second on Saturday against the Twins.

    Trout has gone 1-for-9 with a home run and three RBI in a pair of games since returning from the injured list earlier this week. He sat out Friday’s series opener in Minnesota. The 34-year-old generational talent will make an appearance in next week’s All-Star Game in his hometown of Philadelphia, which is a fun storyline heading into the Midsummer Classic. It’s his first appearance in the game itself since 2019.
  • FA Relief Pitcher #84
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    Mets released RHP Alex Carrillo.

    Carrillo has been cut loose after passing through waivers earlier this week. The 29-year-old made three relief appearances for the Mets last year and hasn’t pitched in the big leagues this season.
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    Tristan Peters is on the bench for Saturday’s tilt against the Athletics.

    It turns out hitting for the cycle wasn’t enough to get Peters back on the lineup card to face tough rookie southpaw Gage Jump on Saturday afternoon. The 26-year-old delivered an electrifying four-hit performance during Friday’s blowout win where he tripled and homered in the same inning to complete the cycle. It’ll be Junior Perez getting the nod in center field to open the contest.
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    Sam Antonacci is on the bench for Saturday’s showdown against the Athletics.

    Antonacci takes a seat with Athletics rookie lefty Gage Jump toeing the rubber for Saturday’s showdown in Chicago. The 23-year-old went 1-for-5 with an RBI and his 13th stolen base of the season during Friday’s series opener. He’s emerged as the White Sox primary table-setter, slashing .288/.380/.409 with 47 runs scored, five homers and 26 RBI across 299 plate appearances over 74 games. It’ll be veteran lefty-masher Randal Grichuk in the leadoff spot to kick off Saturday’s tilt.
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    Twins optioned RHP Eric Orze to Triple-A St. Paul.

    Orze heads back to the minors to make room for hard-throwing reliever Tommy Nance to join Minnesota’s relief mix. The 28-year-old has struggled to an underwhelming 5.66 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 36/21 K/BB ratio across 41 1/3 innings this season.
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    Athletics recalled C Brian Serven from Triple-A Las Vegas.

    Serven gets the nod to join the Athletics injury-ravaged roster with two games left before the All-Star break. The well-traveled 31-year-old backstop has gone 1-for-4 in the big leagues this season.
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    Athletics placed 1B Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 10, with a right thumb capsule sprain.

    It’s another significant hit to the Athletics’ lineup, as Kurtz, who will also miss next week’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia, is likely facing a multi-week absence. His departure coincides with losing Brent Rooker to season-ending knee surgery and red-hot Zack Gelof to a knee laceration within the past two weeks. The lingering thumb issue certainly helps explain the 23-year-old on-base machine’s recent downturn at the plate as he went hitless over his final 20 at-bats and was batting .145 (8-for-55) with one home run across his last 15 games. He finishes the first half slashing .266/.405/.497 with 61 runs scored, 20 homers, 66 RBI and seven steals in 412 plate appearances across 92 games. A clearer timetable should emerge soon, but fantasy managers should be prepared for an extended absence given the nature of the injury.