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Luis Lara has two hits, three RBI in win Saturday

Luis Lara

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Luis Lara went 2-for-2 with a walk, a double, two runs scored and three RBI against the Rockies on Saturday.

Lara entered play Saturday with a 6-for-27 (.222) start to his MLB career. Against the Rockies, he had his first game with two hits, his first game where he was on base three times and his first game with three RBI. Lara, who doesn’t turn 22 until November, is oozing with potential. He improved his average to .276 with one big game. Lara stole 24 bases in 78 games in the minors this year, but has just one steal in 12 games so far in the majors. With Sal Frelick out with a shoulder strain, the Brewers are going to continue to take a look at Lara and fantasy managers might want to as well.

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Luis Lara went 3-for-6 with a home run, two runs scored, and four RBI to lead the Brewers to a 22-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday.

Lara was hitless in his first three at-bats until he led off the seventh with a single and scored on a base hit by David Hamilton. He then homered off infielder Leo Rivas as Seattle put a position player on the mound in the blowout loss. Still, it counts as Lara’s first career home run all the same. Lara later drove in another run on a base hit in the same inning. The 21-year-old outfielder is hitting .242/.327/.363 with 13 runs scored, 15 RBI, and two steals across 104 plate appearances.
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Luis Lara struck out all three times up against the Pirates on Thursday.

Lara is 1-for-16 in his last five games, putting him at .224/.333/.345 in 69 plate appearances since his callup. The plan likely is to keep him in the majors for the rest of the season, but he figures to lose playing time after Sal Frelick comes off the injured list, and if he’s struggling at that point, perhaps he could be sent down, rather than Brandon Lockridge.
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Luis Lara went 1-for-4 with a triple, three RBI, a walk, and a stolen base against the Giants on Tuesday.

Lara drew a walk in the fourth inning and stole second before scoring on a base hit. He then was credited with an RBI on a groundout in the fifth, then tripled in the seventh to drive in two runs, putting his speed on display. The 21-year-old outfielder is hitting .289/.391/.447 with six runs and 10 RBI across 46 plate appearances.
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Jake Bauers told reporters additional imaging revealed that the fracture in his right big toe was from a previous injury.

Bauers added that it’ll merely be a pain management and tolerance issue since he’s not dealing with a new injury. It sounds like there’s a decent chance that he manages to avoid a trip to the injured list, which is an unexpected positive development for the Brewers. The 30-year-old slugger is out of the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Giants with rookie Luis Lara in right field. He should be considered day-to-day moving forward.
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Jake Bauers has been diagnosed with a fractured right big toe.

It’s a bit unclear how much time Bauers is going to miss, but he’s probably headed to the injured list after fouling a ball off his toe during Monday’s series opener in San Francisco. He’ll undergo follow-up imaging to determine his potential return timeline. However, fantasy managers should brace for a multi-week absence, even in a best-case scenario. His departure from Milwaukee’s right field mix puts even more pressure on top prospect Luis Lara to perform until Sal Frelick (shoulder) is back from the injured list in a few weeks.
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Sal Frelick (shoulder) received a cortisone injection last week.

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Garrett Mitchell is absent from the Brewers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Rockies.

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Luis Lara is in right field and hitting seventh on Saturday against the Rockies.

Lara draws the start in right field for the third time in Milwaukee’s last four games with Jake Bauers spending more time at first base recently. The 21-year-old top prospect, who is just 6-for-27 with one steal in 11 games since being called up earlier this month, has an opportunity to prove he belongs in the club’s everyday lineup while right fielder Sal Frelick is out with a shoulder strain. He possesses a fascinating blend of fantasy-relevant skills and could be an impactful contributor down the home stretch. He’s a name to monitor in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Brewers placed OF Sal Frelick on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.

Frelick is likely facing an extended absence after aggravating a lingering shoulder ailment on a throw from right field during Friday’s second-half opener against the Marlins. Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters afterwards that he could be down for a while. Frelick said that he’s been dealing with the shoulder issue for nearly two months and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity. There should be a definitive return timeline at some point in the coming days. Frelick’s absence opens the door for top prospect Luis Lara to play everyday in right field. He boasts an intriguing blend of fantasy-relevant tools and is worthy of a speculative roster spot in all formats.
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Brewers manager Pat Murphy told reporters that Sal Frelick (shoulder) could be facing a lengthy absence.

There’s real cause for concern after Frelick experienced discomfort on a throw from right field during the fourth inning of Friday’s second-half opener against Miami. The 26-year-old will undergo imaging to determine the severity of the issue, with Murphy adding that he doesn’t expect him back anytime soon. There should be some clarity on his status later this weekend. Frelick’s absence would pave a relatively unobstructed path for top prospect Luis Lara to play virtually everyday in right field, which would be a huge boost to his fantasy appeal. He’s worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy leagues at this point.

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