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Jordan Lyles

FA Starting Pitcher #24

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Astros optioned RHP Jordan Lyles to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

As expected. Lyles had a chance at winning one of the final two spots in the starting rotation, but posted an 8.41 ERA and 10/4 K/BB ratio over 20 1/3 innings this spring. Lucas Harrell and Kyle Weiland are both officially in the rotation.
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Bryce Harper

PHI 1st Baseman #3

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Bryce Harper (migraine) returned to the Phillies’ starting lineup for Sunday’s battle against the Rockies.

Harper was lifted from Saturday’s game in the first inning due to a migraine, but he’s feeling much improved and ready to get right back out there. The 33-year-old slugger will start at first base and bat third against Rockies’ right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano on Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.

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Cubs would be 'in shambles' without Imanaga

May 8, 2026 01:52 PM

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Patrick Bailey

CLE Catcher #16

Patrick Bailey will start behind the dish and bat eighth in his Guardians’ debut on Sunday against the Twins.

Bailey was acquired in a stunning deal from the Giants on Sunday. While he isn’t much with the bat, the 26-year-old is widely regarded as one of the top defensive catchers in baseball and he should have an immediate impact on the Guardians’ pitching staff.

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Nathaniel Lowe

CIN 1st Baseman #31
Nathaniel Lowe is not in the Reds’ starting lineup for Sunday’s showdown against the Astros.

Lowe has been swinging a hot bat for the Reds, slashing .273/.333/.636 with six homers and 11 RBI over 60 plate appearances in his last 16 games. He’ll get a breather in this one though. Sal Stewart will serve as the team’s designated hitter while Spencer Steer covers first base and Ke’Bryan Hayes draws a start at the hot corner.
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Connor Norby

MIA 1st Baseman #1
Connor Norby is not in the Marlins’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Red Sox.

It looks like a routine day off for the 25-year-old infielder. Norby has had a rough time overall at the dish this season, slashing .233/.343/.379 with three homers, 12 RBI and four swipes through his first 137 plate appearances. Christopher Morel will serve as the Marlins’ designated hitter and will bat sixth against Cade Cavalli and the Nationals on Sunday afternoon in Miami.
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Jose Espada

BAL Relief Pitcher #70

Orioles recalled RHP Jose Espada from Triple-A Norfolk.

Espada, 29, has allowed two hits over one scoreless frame in his only appearance with the Orioles this season. He’ll add a fresh arm to the club’s middle relief corps for Sunday’s series finale against the Athletics.

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Lou Trivino

BAL Relief Pitcher #58

Orioles designated RHP Lou Trivino for assignment.

The 34-year-old hurler was just signed to a one-year deal on Monday, but he’ll head right back to waivers after registering an 18.00 ERA and 3.00 WHIP across three innings in his two appearances with the club. Jose Espada was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move to take his place in the O’s bullpen. Once again, it’s possible that Trivino attracts some interest on waivers.

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Kervin Castro

NYY Relief Pitcher #74

Yankees optioned RHP Kervin Castro to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

With Carlos Rodón returning from the injured list on Sunday, the Yankees needed to clear a spot on their active roster and as the last man in the bullpen Castro was an easy target. The 27-year-old hurler allowed one run on two hits while striking out a pair over two innings in his lone appearance with the Yankees. He should get another opportunity with the big league club over the summer.

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Carlos Rodón

NYY Starting Pitcher #55

Yankees activated LHP Carlos Rodón from the 15-day injured list.

The 33-year-old southpaw has finished up his rehab from offseason elbow surgery and is ready to make his highly anticipated season debut on Sunday against the Brewers. Rodón did surrender six runs in his final minor league rehab start, so fantasy managers may want to see him shake off the rust first before throwing him right back into lineups. He should wind up being a nice impact addition for those that were patient and held him since the start of the season.

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Bryce Harper

PHI 1st Baseman #3

Bryce Harper (migraine) is expected to return to the Phillies’ lineup on Sunday.

Harper was pulled from Saturday’s contest in the first inning due to the sudden onset of a migraine. It sounds like it’s just an isolated issue though and Phillies’ skipper Don Mattingly expects Harper to be in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Rockies.

Source: Ty Daubert

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Brandon Lowe

PIT 2nd Baseman #5

Brandon Lowe went 2-for-4 with a triple, four RBI and a walk in the Pirates’ 13-3 rout of the Giants on Saturday.

Lowe picked up two RBI on a triple, another on a double and had a sac fly in his 16th career four-RBI game. It’s the first time in his career that he’s driven in four without homering. He’s at .269/.369/.585 with 10 homers in the season, though his peripherals still don’t really back it up. Still, 30 homers should be within reach if he can avoid the IL for once.

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