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Chris Young

TEX General Manager #32

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Rangers hired Ian Kinsler as a special assistant to baseball operations.

Kinsler will serve as a special assistant to general manager Chris Young. He retired at the conclusion of the 2019 season after a 14-year career in the majors. He spent nearly a decade with the Rangers at the outset of his career and wound up making three All-Star Game appearances during that span.
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Cade Povich

BAL Starting Pitcher #37

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Orioles recalled LHP Cade Povich from Triple-A Norfolk.

As anticipated, Povich will start on Friday evening against the Yankees in place of Trevor Rogers (illness). The 26-year-old southpaw has looked sharp in two appearances (one start) for the O’s this season, posting a 2.19 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and a 7/3 K/BB ratio across 12 1/3 innings. With Brandon Young struggling, Povich has the added motivation of pitching to stick in the team’s rotation once Rogers is ready to return. He’s worth a look in deeper mixed leagues.

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Rutschman putting up 'star caliber' statistics

May 1, 2026 01:27 PM

James Schiano breaks down Adley Rutschman's performance in his six games since returning for the Orioles from the IL, in which he has put up an impressive performance with four home runs and 14 RBIs.

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Jeremiah Jackson

BAL 2nd Baseman #82
Jeremiah Jackson is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup for Friday evening’s tilt against the Yankees.

It looks to be nothing more than a routine night off for Jackson after the 26-year-old infielder after he played in both halves of Thursday’s doubleheader and clubbed a grand slam against the Astros. Blaze Alexander will start in his place at second base and bat ninth for the O’s against Will Warren and the Yankees.
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Kerry Carpenter

DET Right Fielder #30
Kerry Carpenter is not in the Tigers’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Rangers at Comerica Park.

As is often the case, Carpenter and Colt Keith find themselves starting on the bench against an opposing left-hander, in this case it’s MacKenzie Gore taking the hill for the Rangers. Jahmai Jones will start in his place in left field and will bat third for the Tigers on Friday evening in Motown.
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Brandon Nimmo

TEX Right Fielder #24

Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) returned to the Rangers’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Tigers.

Nimmo was pulled from Wednesday’s game against the Yankees due to minor right hamstring tightness. He feels much better after an off-day though and will return to his regular post in right field. He’ll bat leadoff against Tigers’ right-hander Jack Flaherty on Friday evening in Motown.

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Ryan Pepiot

TB Starting Pitcher #44

Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin reports Ryan Pepiot will undergo hip surgery and miss the rest of the season.

Kevin Cash said that Pepiot felt instability in his hip while playing catch on Monday, and it turned out that this was exactly as bad as it sounded. Pepiot finishes the year without throwing a pitch in the major leagues. The 28-year-old will attempt a comeback in 2027. Pepiot was already on the 60-day injured list.

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Source: Marc Topkin

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Trea Turner

PHI Shortstop #7
Trea Turner is not in Philadelphia’s starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Marlins.

No explanation given, so we’re assuming it’s just a rest day after playing both ends of a doubleheader on Thursday. Edmundo Sosa is batting fifth and playing shortstop in Turner’s absence.
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Shawn Dubin

WSH Relief Pitcher #62

Nationals signed RHP Shawn Dubin to a minor-league contract.

He catches on after eight days on the free-agent market following his release from the Diamondbacks. He’ll likely be extra depth for the Nationals at Triple-A Rochester assuming he’s healthy.

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Matt Wallner

MIN Right Fielder #38
Matt Wallner is not in Minnesota’s starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Blue Jays.

It’s not surprising that Wallner is sitting against a lefty, but that makes three of the last four games where he’s sat. Wallner is in a major funk, hitting .168/.275/.284 in 27 games so far. James Outman is hitting ninth in Wallner’s absence.
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Jasson Domínguez

NYY Left Fielder #24

Jasson Dominguez (elbow) is not in Friday’s starting lineup for the Yankees against the Orioles.

The Yankees are still awaiting some clarity on Dominguez, but obviously this isn’t a good sign. Paul Goldschmidt is playing first base and leading off while Ben Rice plays DH in Dominguez’s absence tonight.

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Nico Hoerner

CHC 2nd Baseman #2
Nico Hoerner left Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks with “left-sided neck tightness.”

Matt Shaw pinch-hit and took over at second base. This doesn’t sound especially serious at this point, but we’re sure we’ll get a real update at some point in the next 24 hours. Hoerner had already gotten a hit and scored a run, and was hitting .291/.370/.449 with four homers and seven stolen bases entering the game — he’s been one of the MVPs for fantasy baseball up to this point.
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