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Sellers is now hitting .385 /.484/.615 this spring, and has roped four extra-base hits in the process. He won’t enter Opening Day with a starting job, but is making a strong case for a bench spot.

The Dodgers are going to take an extremely cautious approach with Glasnow’s ramp-up to avoid any potential setbacks. The 32-year-old will be out through next month’s All-Star break and appears unlikely to make it back until some point in August. He’s been out with a lingering back issue since early May.

Smith now has 11 homers on the season. He hit a solo shot off Zebby Matthews in the fifth inning and another solo shot off Yoendrys Gómez in the ninth inning. Smith now has four home runs in the last seven games. While his power is something to dream on, the 23-year-old outfielder is hitting just .222 with a .685 OPS and 32 RBI.

The Twins had a four-run lead entering the ninth inning, but by the time Gómez entered the game it was only a two-run lead. Gómez allowed a solo home run to Cam Smith before getting the final out and recording his ninth save. Gómez is the favorite for saves in Minnesota, though others are in the mix.

Lambert gave up five hits, walked three and struck out four. He fell to 6-5 with the loss. All four of the runs Lambert allowed came on home runs. Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini hit solo shots in the fourth inning before Josh Bell hit a two-run shot in the sixth inning. Lambert has a 3.51 ERA, but can struggle at times given the amount of fastballs he throws. He’s lined up to face the Nationals on the road next week.

Espada added that it should be a minimum stint for Peña, who is headed back to the injured list for the second time this season, after an MRI showed a relatively mild calf strain that caused him to sit out Monday’s series opener against the Twins with leg discomfort. The 28-year-old shortstop has been on a tear at the plate recently, hitting .319 (29-for-91) with three homers, 13 RBI and five steals since the start of June. It’ll likely be defensive wizard Nick Allen handling the position in his absence.

Matthews gave up four hits, walked one and struck out seven. He improved to 4-5 with the win. Matthews allowed a solo home run to Cam Smith in the fifth inning, but that was it for the Astros while he was in the game. The 26-year-old right-hander has a 4.15 ERA after an excellent start. He’s lined up to face the Yankees on the road this weekend.

De La Cruz’s home run was his 13th. He hit a two-run shot off Robert Gasser in the fifth inning. De La Cruz sprained left ankle on Sunday, but remained in the game. Monday was just his third game since retuning from a hamstring injury. By hitting the home run, De La Cruz showed he’s over his various ailments, which is great news for fantasy managers.

Megill retired the side in order while recording two strikeouts. It’s his first save in almost a week and just his third save so far in June. Megill has a 3.38 ERA. While he doesn’t have a ton of saves, his grasp on the closer’s job is firm.

Lodolo gave up one hit, walked four and struck out four. Injuries have limited the 28-year-old left-hander to just 10 starts so far this season. The bigger problem might be that Lodolo has a 5.05 ERA and 4.80 xFIP in those starts. Difficult to trust, Lodolo will face the Orioles at home this weekend.