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Zach Lutz

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Zach Lutz will be demoted to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, according to ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin.

Andres Torres (calf) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Monday, necessitating a corresponding roster move. Lutz is a .289/.383/.490 hitter over parts of six seasons in the minors and was hitting .333 (21-for-63) with three homers and 10 RBI over his first 19 games with the Bisons this season.
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Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter

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Dylan Cease

TOR Starting Pitcher #84

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Dylan Cease was removed from Sunday’s start against the Pirates due to mild left hamstring discomfort.

That’s certainly a more encouraging diagnosis than anything arm related. It’s unclear if Cease will be able to make his next start, but it doesn’t appear as though he’s going to require any sort of extended absence. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status over the next couple of days.

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Source: Arden Zwelling

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

TOR 1st Baseman #27

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was diagnosed with a right elbow contusion after X-rays came back clean for any fractures on Sunday.

The 27-year-old superstar was pulled from Sunday’s game after he was plunked on the elbow by Mitch Keller, but it appears he was fortunate to avoid any significant injury. He may wind up needing an extra day off to manage the soreness, but Guerrero shouldn’t require a trip to the injured list.

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Source: Arden Zwelling

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Brady Singer

CIN Starting Pitcher #51
Sunday’s scheduled contest between the Cardinals and Reds in Cincinnati was postponed due to inclement weather.

The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on August 17. Expect Sunday’s scheduled starters, Brady Singer and Brycen Mautz, to be pushed back to Monday for their respective ballclubs.
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Logan Webb

SF Starting Pitcher #62

Giants’ manager Tony Vitello told reporters on Sunday that Logan Webb (knee) feels fine physically after Friday’s rehab start and he’s expected to rejoin the rotation this week.

Webb is expected to slot in at some point during the Diamondbacks’ series, though nothing has officially been decided yet. It’s also unclear who he’ll bump from the Giants’ rotation, though Trevor McDonald seems to be the obvious candidate — especially after getting shelled for seven runs his last time out against the White Sox.

Source: Justice delos Santos

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

TOR 1st Baseman #27

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was removed from Sunday’s series finale against the Pirates after being hit by a pitch on the inside of his right elbow.

The 27-year-old slugger was drilled by a 92 mph sinker from Mitch Keller in the bottom of the fifth inning and was immediately lifted for a pinch runner. Expect him to undergo imaging to see if there’s any structural damage. The Jays should provide an update on his status as soon as more information becomes available. All fantasy managers can do now is wait and hope for the best.

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Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith

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Max Muncy

LAD 3rd Baseman #13

Max Muncy (wrist) remains out of the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s contest against the Brewers.

Muncy hasn’t played since being hit in the wrist by a pitch during Friday’s game. Dodgers’ skipper Dave Roberts noted that it’s unlikely Muncy plays on Monday either, though he may resume swinging a bat then. If he doesn’t show improvement over the next couple of days, it’s possible that the team could consider a backdated stint on the injured list.

Source: Bill Plunkett

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Dylan Cease

TOR Starting Pitcher #84

Dylan Cease was removed from Sunday’s start against the Pirates in the fifth inning due to an apparent injury.

It’s not immediately clear what occurred here, but Cease felt uncomfortable after delivering a pitch in the fifth inning which prompted a visit from the training staff and his eventual removal. Before exiting, he had allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while racking up eight strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings. Expect the Blue Jays to provide an update on his status shortly.

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Source: Keegan Matheson

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PJ Poulin

WSH Relief Pitcher #50

Nationals recalled LHP PJ Poulin from Triple-A Rochester.

The 29-year-old southpaw was just optioned out on Wednesday, but he’ll rejoin the Nationals with Jake Irvin (shoulder) hitting the injured list on Sunday. Poulin has done a nice job out of the Nats’ bullpen this season, posting a 2.91 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and a 16/14 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings.

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Jake Irvin

WSH Starting Pitcher #27

Nationals placed RHP Jake Irvin on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.

Irvin sustained the injury during Saturday’s start against the Braves. He underwent an MRI exam after that outing, the results of which are not yet known. PJ Poulin was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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Jordan Wicks

CHC Starting Pitcher #36

Cubs recalled LHP Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa.

With Edward Cabrera (blister) landing on the injured list on Sunday, Wicks will have another opportunity to pitch for the big league club. If he’s not utilized out of the bullpen before then, it’s possible that he could step in and work in place of Cabrera on Tuesday against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

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