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Manuel Margot

TB Center Fielder #13

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MLB reporter Michael Marino reports that the Mets and Rays have had “substantial talks” about outfielder Manuel Margot.

Marino reports that the conversations were leading up the 40-man roster Rule 5 protection deadline as the Rays were deciding whether or not to open up another spot on their 40-man roster to protect a prospect. While the deal ultimately didn’t happen, it’s possible that the two teams could still complete a trade during the offseason as the Mets look for offensive upgrades.
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Source: Michael Marino

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Alec Bohm

PHI 3rd Baseman #28

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Alec Bohm is not in the starting lineup for Philadelphia’s first game of a doubleheader against the Giants.

Weird to finally get him a rest coming off a rare two-hit effort, but Edmundo Sosa will slide in against RHP Logan Webb in the first game of the doubleheader. Bohm had been hitting .128/.205/.179 as of April 21, but over the past week or so has boosted his overall line to .157/.228/.216. Baby steps.

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How does Crochet on IL impact Red Sox?

April 29, 2026 02:03 PM

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Drew Gilbert

SF Center Fielder #0
Drew Gilbert is not in the starting lineup for game one of San Francisco’s doubleheader with the Phillies.

He had started the five previous games, but he’ll grab a little rest ahead of game two of the doubleheader with Jerar Encarnacion taking his first start in six days. Gilbert’s off to a .243/.282/.405 start with two homers in his first 40 plate appearances. It’s about what you’d expect, as Gilbert showcased some power in his 39-game sample last year but also struggled with contact.
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Samuel Basallo

BAL Catcher #29

Samuel Basallo is not in Baltimore’s starting lineup for game one of a doubleheader against the Astros.

He’ll likely catch the second game, with Adley Rutschman behind the plate in game one. Basallo is losing workload with Rutschman back, as he’s started four of the last six games. But as long as he keeps socking dingers — he enters play today with five in 87 plate appearances — he’ll continue to get plenty of playing time.

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Cam Smith

HOU Right Fielder #11

Cam Smith is not in the starting lineup for Houston’s first game of a doubleheader against the Orioles.

He’ll likely start the second game. Smith has seen his OPS nosedive over the past week — he was at .868 on April 15, and he enters play on Thursday at .670, with just one steal or homer over that timespan.

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Tommy White

ATH 3rd Baseman

Athletics promoted 3B prospect Tommy White to Triple-A Las Vegas.

White is the Athletics’ 9th-ranked prospect, according to MLB Pipeline. The 40th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft was slashing .301/.372/.398 in 21 games at Double-A with one home run, 17 RBI, and one steal. He’s a high-contact rate hitter who has not produced elite power in the minor league, but did hit 48 home runs over two years at LSU en route to signing for $3 million after being drafted in the second round. That power should show up eventually.

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Cody Bolton

HOU Relief Pitcher #58
Astros activated RHP Cody Bolton (back) from the 15-day injured list.

Bolton missed the minimum amount of time with mid-back inflammation. It remains to be seen if he takes his spot back in the rotation or works in some kind of tandem with Kai-Wei Teng. Both pitchers remain off the fantasy radar.
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Ryan Weiss

HOU Starting Pitcher #51

Astros placed RHP Ryan Weiss on the paternity list.

Congrats to Ryan and his growing family. After a strong spring training, Weiss has struggled in his first season back in MLB, posting a 6.65 ERA in 21 2/3 innings across eight appearances (two starts). He should be back by the end of this weekend’s series.

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Sal Stewart

CIN 1st Baseman #27
Sal Stewart is starting at third base and batting fourth against the Rockies on Thursday.

Stewart has made five appearances at third base this season, but this is his first start. He started four games for the Reds there last year and plenty in the minor leagues, so we know he can play the position. What’s most interesting is that this allows the Reds to get Nathaniel Lowe in the lineup at first base and could open up a path to play both Stewart and Lowe when Eugenio Suarez (oblique) is off the IL and back at DH. This could be bad news for Ke’Bryan Hayes’ playing time.
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Source: Cincinnati Reds

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Michael Harris II

ATL Center Fielder #23

Michael Harris II is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tigers.

The Tigers are starting a left-handed pitcher, but Harris II started against a lefty on Wednesday, so this feels like a routine day off. The 25-year-old is hitting .250/.300/.393 in 30 plate appearances against lefties this season with a 13 percent strikeout rate, so there are no major platoon issues here. Eli White will start in center field and bat ninth.

Source: Atlanta Braves

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Jace Jung

DET 3rd Baseman #17
Jace Jung is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Braves.

Jung was called up to replace Javier Baez (ankle) on Wednesday and started at designated hitter, going 0-for-2 with a walk. Jung will now head to the bench on Thursday with Colt Keith at DH and Hao-Yu Lee back in the lineup at third base and batting seventh.
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Source: Detroit Tigers

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