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Cesar Espinal

KC Starting Pitcher

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Royals acquired RHP Cesar Espinal from the Orioles for RHP Jonathan Heasley.

The Royals needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster on Monday for Michael Wacha, so rather than simply designating Heasley for assignment they flipped him for whatever they could get. Espinal, 18, posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a 34/11 KBB ratio over 34 innings in the Dominican Summer League in 2023 and has yet to play affiliated minor league baseball.

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Reid Detmers

LAA Relief Pitcher #48

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Reid Detmers will have his next start pushed back from Sunday to Monday.

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.
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Royce Lewis

MIN 3rd Baseman #23

Royce Lewis (knee) is expected to return from the injured list on Tuesday.

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.

Source: Aaron Gleeman

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Kevin McGonigle

DET Shortstop #7

Kevin McGonigle is not in the Tigers’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s battle against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

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.

Source: MLB

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Jarren Duran

BOS Left Fielder #16
Jarren Duran is not in the Red Sox’ lineup for Sunday’s contest against the Tigers.

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.
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Brendan Donovan

SEA 2nd Baseman #33
Brendan Donovan (hip) was held out of the Mariners’ starting lineup once again on Sunday.

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.
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Willi Castro

COL Left Fielder #3

Willi Castro (hand) has returned to the Rockies’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s battle against the Dodgers.

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.

Source: MLB

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Teoscar Hernández

LAD Right Fielder #37
Teoscar Hernández is not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s soiree against the Rockies at Coors Field.

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.
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Christopher Morel

MIA Left Fielder #5

Christopher Morel (oblique) has reported to Triple-A Jacksonville with the expectation that he’ll begin his minor league rehab assignment at some point this week.

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.

Source: Kevin Barral

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Jayden Murray

HOU Starting Pitcher #70

Astros recalled Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.

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.

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Doug Nikhazy

CWS Starting Pitcher #51

White Sox optioned LHP Doug Nikhazy to Triple-A Charlotte.

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.

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