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Nathan Lukes delivers go-ahead blast in extras

Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

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Nathan Lukes went 3-for-6 with a two-run homer to power the Blue Jays to a 7-5 win over the Phillies on Saturday.

Lukes knocked a base hit in the third inning and reached with another hit in the ninth before coming through for Toronto in a big spot in the 11th. With the game tied, he took Chase Shugart deep for a two-run homer to put the Blue Jays ahead with what would be the game-winning runs. The 32-year-old outfielder is up to six homers while hitting .268/.322/.375 across 298 plate appearances.

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Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

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Nathan Lukes went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles as the Blue Jays were shut out by Sean Burke and a host of White Sox’ relievers on Sunday afternoon.

As a team, the Jays were only able to muster four hits in the ballgame — all of them singles — with Lukes collecting half of them on his own. He’s having a solid season overall at the dish, slashing .286/.339/.398 with five homers and 18 RBI in 227 plate appearances.
Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

Nathan Lukes went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Rangers on Sunday.

Lukes knocked a base hit in the first inning. After the Blue Jays were blanked through seven innings, he delivered a two-run homer off Cole Winn to put Toronto on the board. The 31-year-old outfielder has hit well this season, slashing .310/.357/.439 with four homers, 18 runs scored, and 17 RBI across 170 plate appearances.
Daulton Varsho

TOR Center Fielder #5

Daulton Varsho (wrist) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Phillies.

Toronto skipper John Schneider told reporters Varsho underwent an MRI that didn’t reveal any structural issues. It remains unclear why he simply hasn’t gone to the injured list since he’s out of the lineup for the fourth straight game with a lingering left wrist issue. It’s plausible that he’s available off the bench, if needed, but the Blue Jays will roll with Nathan Lukes patrolling center field on Tuesday night.
Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

Nathan Lukes went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored on Wednesday against the Braves.

Lukes is raking after a frightening bout with vertigo. He missed practically the entire month of May and played sparingly in April, but is 13-for-30 since returning a week and a half ago and smashed his first home run of the season in this one. The Blue Jays pushed him right back to the top of their order as well with Lukes hitting either first or second in all seven starts since being activated. He could be a fun target in a deep league.
Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

Nathan Lukes is out of the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Marlins.

Blue Jays skipper John Schneider told reporters the decision was made to give Lukes some time to rest his hamstring and isn’t related to him being struck in the helmet by a pitch during Monday’s series opener. The 31-year-old outfielder went 3-for-4 in his return from the injured list after missing nearly a month with a left hamstring strain. Daulton Varsho is back in the lineup patrolling center field on Tuesday night at the Rogers Centre.
Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

Nathan Lukes went 3-for-4 on Monday against the Marlins in his return to the lineup.

Lukes made his return to Toronto’s lineup after missing nearly one month with a hamstring strain. He collected three singles and was also fortunate to avoid serious injury when he was struck in the head by a pitch during the seventh inning of the contest.
Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

Blue Jays activated OF Nathan Lukes from the 10-day injured list.

Lukes missed right around a month with his hamstring strain. The 31-year-old outfielder will likely see a good amount of starts in the outfield now that he’s healthy enough to do so, but he doesn’t have enough offensive oomph to provide fantasy production on a consistent basis.
Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

Nathan Lukes (hamstring) is closing in on a return to the Blue Jays.

Lukes has a planned day off from his rehab assignment on Friday. He’ll then play in two games on Saturday and Sunday before joining the Blue Jays to be reevaluated on Monday. If all goes well, he’ll be cleared to rejoin the team then. The 31-year-old outfielder has been shelved since the final week of April due to a left hamstring strain.
Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

Nathan Lukes (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment with low-A Dunedin on Tuesday, starting as the designated hitter.

The plan is for Lukes to then play a couple of games in the outfield before the next steps are set. He may be promoted to a higher level, or he could return right after that. We should know more by the end of the week.
Nathan Lukes

TOR Right Fielder #38

Blue Jays placed OF Nathan Lukes on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Lukes is likely to miss a couple weeks after suffering a hamstring strain during Friday’s game against the Guardians. The 31-year-old’s absence is another hit to the Blue Jays’ outfield depth, but he’s a non-factor for fantasy purposes.

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Nestor Cortes

FA Starting Pitcher #65
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Robert Murray of FanSided reports that the Phillies are signing Nestor Cortes (arm) to a one-year deal.

Cortes will get an MLB deal, which makes sense considering the deal will be prorated and there’s not much season left. The southpaw has not pitched since 2025 after undergoing surgery in the middle of October that year. While he has a starting background, there isn’t much time for to build into that role. A muti-inning option out of the bullpen for the remainder of 2026.
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Jorge Polanco

NYM Designated Hitter #11
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Mets interim manager Andy Green told reporters that Jorge Polanco is likely to undergo surgery on his ankle.

Polanco was placed on the injured list before Wednesday’s game against the Padres with ankle bursitis. The 33-year-old has had a disastrous first season with the Mets that has seen him deal with injuries and ineffectiveness when available. If he does undergo the operation, it will all but assuredly mean he’s played his last game in 2026. That may be true, either way.
- Christopher Crawford

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Cody Bellinger

NYY Left Fielder #35
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Cody Bellinger (hamstring) could return to the lineup for the Yankees by Sunday.

Bellinger will play Thursday for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. If that game — and likely at least one more contest — goes well, the 31-year-old could be back for the series finale Sunday against the Blue Jays. Even Bellinger needs a day or two more in the minors, it’s a positive development for the Yankees and fantasy managers.
- Christopher Crawford

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Luis Robert Jr.

NYM Center Fielder #88
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Luis Robert Jr. is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday’s tilt against the Padres.

Robert will get a break for the series finale against San Diego. Brett Baty will play in left field with Robert out, and A.J. Ewing will get the start in center.
- Christopher Crawford

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Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that the Phillies are currently discussing a potential deal with Nestor Cortes (biceps).

Cortes has been out for all of 2026 while recovering from surgery on his left arm. There’s no guarantee that the 31-year-old will be able to pitch in 2026, but he could be a potential multi-inning option for the final month — and potentially the postseason — for Philadelphia.
- Christopher Crawford

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Chayce McDermott

NYM Starting Pitcher #43
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Mets recalled RHP Chayce McDermott from Triple-A Syracuse.

McDermott gives the Mets a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. He takes the roster spot of Jack Weisenburger, who was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding transaction.
- Christopher Crawford

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Eric Wagaman

NYM 1st Baseman #39
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Mets recalled INF Eric Wagaman from Triple-A Syracuse.

Wagaman is up with Jorge Polanco (ankle) once again being placed on the injured list due to his ankle issue. Wagaman will likely see some time over the final month-plus, but it’s hard to see much fantasy significance in his profile.
- Christopher Crawford

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Mets optioned RHP Jack Weisenburger to Triple-A Syracuse.

Weisenburger threw 1 1/3 innings during Tuesday’s game against the Mets, so New York will bring up a fresh arm for the bullpen. Weisenburger seems to be a likely candidate for promotion when rosters expand.
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Mets placed INF Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis.

Lower body issues have plagued Polanco throughout the season — and really, for much of his career — and the 33-year-old will once again hit the shelf due to the ankle troubles. The 33-year-old could return at some point near September, but this is a lost first season for Polanco with the Metropolitans.
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Sean Newcomb will get the start in Wednesday’s game against the Cubs.

Newcombe has a starting background and has worked multiple innings several times in 2026, but he will give way to Jose Urquidy as the bulk reliever after throwing just an inning or two against the Pale Hose.
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