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Lynn is back where it all started after the Cardinals drafted him with the 39th overall pick in the 2008 MLB Draft. Lynn pitched six seasons with St. Louis, making one All-Star game and compiling a 72-47 record and 3.38 ERA across 977 2/3 innings. Now 36-years-old, Lynn struggled in 2023 with a 5.73 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 2.16 HR/9 in 183 2/3 innings split between the White Sox and Dodgers. While he’s likely no longer an ace, he is currently slotted at the top of the St. Louis rotation alongside Miles Mikolas and Steven Matz, so the Cardinals certainly are hoping they can recapture some of his old magic. The reported agreement is pending a physical.

Rutschman will get a breather with Samuel Basallo catching Trevor Rogers. Gunnar Henderson will be the designated hitter, so Blaze Alexander gets the start at shortstop.

Baty was scratched from Sunday’s lineup with a jammed thumb, but he was available off the bench and now the 26-year-old will return to the lineup against Zac Gallen and the Arizona bullpen.

Lee was out of action with an oblique strain he suffered just before the start of the World Baseball Classic. The 23-year-old is one of the better infield prospects in the Detroit system, ahd he could be an option for the Tigers before the end of 2026.

Zastryzny picked up the injury while rehabbing from the shoulder strain that sidelined him through spring training. The 34-year-old will be a middle-inning option for Milwaukee near the beginning of May if there are no further setbacks.

Young was solid in his start on Monday, throwing five shutout innings in a win over the White Sox. The Orioles may now insert Cade Povich into the rotation to take Zach Eflin’s place, but Brandon Young may actually be the better option of the two and should get another chance soon.

It’s a routine day off for Murakami, but it probably doesn’t hurt that the Orioles are pitching left-hander Trevor Rogers. Murakami has gone 1-for-6 with four strikeouts in eight plate appearances against lefties this season, so that could be something to watch as the season goes on. The 26-year-old has plenty of power, but is also hitting .206 with a 31 percent strikeout rate so far this season. Lenyn Sosa will start at first base and bat second with Miguel Vargas shifting to DH, and Tanner Murray entering the lineup at third base and batting sixth.

Baldwin was diagnosed with a sprained right elbow near the end of spring training after battling inflammation. He then opted to undergo surgery on April 1st and is expected to make a full recovery for spring training in 2027. In the meantime, Luisangel Acuña and Tristan Peters will continue to get regular at-bats in the outfield, with Sam Antonacci waiting in the wings in the minors.

Brito was called up earlier in the morning with Gabriel Arias (hamstring) landing on the IL, and he will be right into the starting lineup. He flashed 20-home run power in the minors, but that doesn’t feel sustainable at the MLB level, so he can be avoided in fantasy leagues for now.

With Orion Kerkering (hamstring) set to come off the injured list today, the Phillies sent Backhus down to Triple-A to make room. The 28-year-old left-hander has allowed three runs on four hits in three innings with a 4/1 K/BB ratio.

With Austin Hays landing on the IL with a hamstring strain, the White Sox needed another outfielder. Many people may have been hoping for Sam Antonacci to get the call, but the White Sox are going to give him more time in the minors. That also likely indicates that the White Sox are not looking to fill a starting role with this call-up. Harris stole 33 bases in the minors for the Rangers last year, so he will likely be a pinch runner and part-time player while Hays is out, with Andrew Benintendi moving out to left field and Lenyn Sosa getting more of a chance for regular DH at-bats.