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Twins place Austin Martin (hamstring) on 10-day IL

Austin Martin

MIN Right Fielder #16

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Twins placed OF Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.

Alex Jackson is replacing Martin, much to the chagrin of anyone hoping it was Walker Jenkins time. Martin had been playing left field against left-handed pitchers. Those extra starts figure to go to Ryan Kreidler and Victor Caratini now.

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Austin Martin

MIN Right Fielder #16

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Austin Martin has a left hamstring strain and will undergo tests.

If Martin goes on the IL, the Twins would probably prefer to replace him with another right-handed bat, which could get Gabriel Gonzalez a look. Kevin Fedko would have been the obvious choice, but he just went on the injured list in Triple-A.
Austin Martin

MIN Right Fielder #16

Austin Martin went 4-for-5 with a solo homer and also stole a base on Monday, propelling the Twins to a 9-5 win over the Orioles.

Martin delivered an epic stat sheet stuffing performance, filling up the box score with an impressive all-around fantasy effort. The 27-year-old smacked a solo homer off Orioles starter Trevor Rogers in the third inning as part of a four-hit performance. He also tallied his 12th stolen base of the year.
Trevor Larnach

MIN Left Fielder #9

Trevor Larnach is taking a seat against a right-hander Thursday against the Guardians.

That’s odd, especially after The Athletic’s Dan Hayes just wrote about Larnach potentially being available in trade. However, it probably has something to do with the fact that Larnach is 0-for-12 against Cleveland starter Gavin Williams in his career. The Twins have Austin Martin starting in Larnach’s place in left field today. Brooks Lee is leading off.
Tristan Gray

MIN Shortstop #4

Twins optioned SS Tristan Gray to Triple-A St. Paul

Gray was hitting .232/.271/.333 in 182 plate appearances for the Twins. It seems like Ryan Kreidler will be the primary shortstop in Minnesota for the time being.
Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25

Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale against the Astros.

Buxton winds up sitting out the entire three-game series in Houston due to a right hip impingement. The 32-year-old fantasy star should benefit from Thursday’s off day and figures to be ready for Friday’s series opener against the Yankees. It’ll be Ryan Kreidler handling center field with Josh Bell at DH for the third consecutive game on Wednesday night.
Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25

Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Astros.

Buxton will miss his second straight game and remains day-to-day after an MRI revealed a right hip impingement. It doesn’t appear to be a serious concern, but fantasy managers should be prepared for another absence during Wednesday’s series finale with an off day looming on Thursday. It’ll be Ryan Kreidler patrolling center field with Josh Bell at DH in his absence.
Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25

Byron Buxton is out of the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Astros.

There’s been zero indication that Buxton is dealing with any sort of physical ailment, but fantasy managers should continue to closely monitor his status, especially since he was at DH on Sunday against the Rockies. It’ll be Ryan Kreidler patrolling center field with Josh Bell at DH in his absence. There’s no reason for panic at this juncture.
Ryan Kreidler

MIN Center Fielder #5

Ryan Kreidler hit a go-ahead solo homer in the seventh inning to help the Twins to a 3-2 win over the Rockies on Sunday.

With the score tied at 2-2, Kreidler unknotted the game with a solo homer to give the Twins a 3-2 lead and ultimately a victory. That’s the fifth homer for Kreidler in his 41 games, and he’s hitting an outstanding .290/.365/.527 over 93 at-bats. It’s hard to take this too seriously, but he’s looked the part since getting regular run.
Josh Bell

MIN Designated Hitter #56

Josh Bell is not in the Twins’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Rockies.

It’s a well-deserved day of rest for the 33-year-old slugger who has been a staple in the middle of the Twins’ lineup this season. Bell is having a decent year overall, slashing .244/.301/.397 with nine homers and 51 RBI in 322 plate appearances for the Twins. Byron Buxton will get a chance to get off of his feet and serve as the designated hitter on Sunday while Austin Martin draws a start in center field and bats eighth against Ryan Feltner and the Rockies.
Ryan Kreidler

MIN Center Fielder #5

Ryan Kreidler went 3-for-4 with a triple, four RBI and a walk versus the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

The triple, a 413-foot shot to center, would have been a homer in 21 ballparks. Kreidler is batting .270/.365/.527 in 85 plate appearances this season, and while there is very little reason to expect him to keep that up, it makes no sense that the Twins have continued to use Tristan Gray, a far weaker defender, at shortstop over Kreidler most of the time since moving Brooks Lee to third.

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Nestor Cortes

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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

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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.
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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.
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Luis Robert Jr.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Eric Wagaman

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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.
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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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