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Fourth-round pick signings don’t often get a lot of press, but this an exception. Porter was considered by many to be the top prep pitcher in this class, but slid not because of talent, but because of signing demands. According to Heyman, Texas is signing the right-hander to a bonus just under $4 million, and they’re using the savings by drafting Kumar Rocker with the third-pick ($2.7 million under slot) to do so. Porter has electric stuff, and could be a fantasy ace if he reaches his full potential.

The Angels had an opening to fill in their rotation and they’ll fill the void by having Walbert Urena take the ball on Sunday against the Padres. Unfortunately, it costs Detmers a two-start week this week, but he’ll now be lined up to make two starts (vs. Blue Jays, at Royals) at the expense of Jack Kochanowicz.

He’ll play in his second minor league rehab game at Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday. Both teams are off on Monday, so as long as he checks out alright after Sunday’s game, the expectation is that the oft-injured third baseman will be cleared to rejoin the Twins on Tuesday.

McGonigle had started each of the team’s previous eight games and 20 of their first 21. He’ll get a well-deserved breather with left-hander Garrett Crochet toeing the slab for the Red Sox. Expect the 21-year-old phenom to still make an appearance off the bench in a key late-game situation if needed. On the season, he’s slashing .312/.411/.481 with one homer, nine RBI, one stolen base and an elite 11/13 K/BB ratio through his first 90 plate appearances in the big leagues.

It’s the second straight game in which Duran has found himself on the pine against Tigers’ southpaws Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez. Andruw Monasterio will start at first base and bat second for the Red Sox while Willson Contreras functions as the team’s designated hitter.

It’s the second straight start that Donovan has missed due to tightness in his left hip. Leo Rivas will start in his place at the hot corner and will bat ninth for the Mariners on Sunday afternoon against MacKenzie Gore and the Rangers.

Castro missed each of the team’s previous three ballgames due to a lingering hand issue after he was hit by a pitch earlier in the week. The versatile 28-year-old has struggled at the plate to open the 2026 campaign, slashing .214/.279/.339 with just one homer, eight RBI and one stolen base in his first 61 plate appearances.

It’s unfortunate for fantasy managers that he’s getting his breather against Michael Lorenzen and at Coors Field, but Hernández deserves a day off every once in a while. Alex Call will start in his place in left field and bat sixth for the Dodgers while Ryan Ward makes his big league debut, starting at first base and batting seventh.

Morel has been shelved since March 25 due to a left oblique strain. He was given a timeline of 4-6 weeks for his return, which seems to put him right on schedule. It’s unclear how many at-bats he’ll need at the Triple-A level before he’s able to return and help out the Marlins.

Murray was just optioned out on Monday, but he’ll return with Joey Loperfido (quad) landing on the injured list. The 29-year-old hurler allowed two runs over two innings in his lone appearance with the Astros this season. He’ll add a fresh arm to their middle relief corps on Sunday.

The 26-year-old southpaw was with the White Sox for just two games this time around, allowing one run on one hit and two walks in his two innings of work. Osvaldo Bido joined the team’s active roster on Sunday to take Nikhazy’s spot.