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The 26-year-old outfielder has struggled in his limited action at the big league level this season — slashing .182/.206/.182 with no extra-base hits, two RBI and a 10/1 K/BB ratio over 34 plate appearances. He’ll look to get back on track at the Triple-A level.

Smith made quick work of the Phillies in the bottom of the ninth inning. With the Guardians clinging to a 3-1 lead, he induced two ground outs before he struck out Trea Turner to end the game. Smith now has 18 saves, which leads the league. With the exception of Mason Miller, he has a case as the top reliever in baseball.

Painter gave up six hits, walked two and struck out three. He fell to 1-5 with the loss. Painter has a 5.40 ERA on the season, though his 4.35 xFIP points to better days ahead. He was a popular pickup in fantasy, but he’s not contributing much in any of the categories right now. Painter’s WHIP is 1.46 and he has 40 strikeouts in 50 innings. Fantasy managers need to find a better option than using Painter against the Dodgers on the road next weekend.

Messick gave up five hits, walked two and struck out six. He improved to 6-1 on the season with the win. The Phillies couldn’t push a run across against Messick despite having a runner in scoring position in the third, fourth and fifth innings. Messick was removed following a two-out single in the sixth inning and Colin Holderman was able to finish the inning without any damage. He lowered his ERA to 2.24 this year. Messick is lined up to face the Red Sox at home next weekend.

Grisham returned from knee discomfort and had three hits against the Rays on Friday. He was on base three times again Sunday. Grisham drew a walk before Aaron Judge’s walk-off home run Sunday, but was replaced for a pinch runner so he didn’t score a run. Grisham still has a .321 on-base percentage despite just a .196 average this year.

Melton, returning from an elbow strain, will start Game 2 of today’s doubleheader against the Orioles.

Seabold loses his spot to Troy Melton. He had a 3.45 ERA and a 14/5 K/BB in 15 2/3 innings for the Tigers, so even though he’s 30 and lacks much in the way of upside, it seems unlikely that he’ll make it through waivers.

Norby was hit by a Christian Scott pitch, and even though it went off his elbow guard, he was still feeling it enough that he left two innings later. Graham Pauley replaced him.

Rasmussen gave up five hits, walked one and struck out six. Despite throwing seven scoreless innings, Rasmussen received no run support as the Rays lost 2-0. He’s struck out at least six batters in four of his last six games. Rasmussen lowered his ERA to 2.78 on the year. He’s lined up to face the Angels at home next weekend.

Weathers gave up four hits, walked three and struck out four. The Rays didn’t put up much of a fight against Weathers. The closest Tampa Bay came to scoring was in the third inning when the Rays had back-to-back singles with one out. Weathers then got Junior Caminero to ground into a double play. The Rays didn’t get another runner to second base before Weathers was already out of the game. He lowered his ERA this year to 3.14. Weathers is lined up to face the Athletics on the road next weekend.

Judge’s home run was his 17th of the season. He hit a two-run walk-off home run off Kevin Kelly in the bottom of the ninth inning. Judge had gone 11 games without hitting a home run prior to Sunday. Only Kyle Schwarber has more home runs than Judge so far this year.