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Dylan Carlson replaced him. Nootbaar grabbed at his left oblique are during his seventh-inning at-bat, though he remained in and hit an infield single. After one more inning on defense, he exited at the start of the bottom of the eighth. Oblique issues are always scary, but this seemed like a truly minor one. We’ll see how it responds. If Nootbaar goes on the IL, perhaps Jordan Walker would rejoin the Cardinals. Walker has hit .283/.330/.391 in 23 games since being sent down.

Norby had his best game since returning from the injured list Sunday. While he’s still yet to drive in a run, Norby had three hits including a double and stole his first base. The 24-year-old third baseman was batting third in the order so the opportunities to drive in runs will be there. He should be rostered in all formats at this point.

Turner singled, stole second and scored on a two-run double by Bryce Harper in the first inning. The 31-year-old shortstop already has six steals after recording just 19 stolen bases in 2024. Turner’s .364 OBP would be his best in a season since 2021. He’s stolen at least 30 bases in a season six times in his career and seems primed to do it once again.

Rob Brantly was pulled from Sunday’s game due to a shoulder injury and it sounds like he could be heading to the injured list. The 23-year-old has hit .258/.320/.500 with three homers, 12 RBI and five stolen bases in his first 18 games at Triple-A Jacksonville this season. If he sees regular action with the Marlins, his dynamic blend of power and speed would make him an intriguing option in two-catcher formats and deeper mixed leagues.

The 31-year-old hurler was lifted from Sunday’s start against the Rangers due to cramping in both of his calves. Glasnow said after the game that he was experiencing cramping in both calves, but that has been drinking fluids and is already feeling much improved. The right-hander dealt with a similar issue during the 2024 season and didn’t need to miss any time. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on the situation, but it sounds like he should be ready to go for Sunday’s showdown against the Pirates.

Hoskins’ homer off Jeffrey Springs was his third, all of which have come in his last five games. He’s raised his OPS from .519 to .778 during the stretch. That might make it tempting to give him a look in mixed leagues, but he doesn’t have great matchups with road series against the Giants and Cardinals this week.

Henderson was available out of the pen when the Brewers called him up Tuesday, but since he was never needed, the team opted to give him the start over Tyler Alexander today with great results. Using his fastball and changeup the vast majority of the time, he finished with 13 whiffs and a 29% CSW. Henderson isn’t viewed a big upside guy, but the changeup is strong and he’s not going to walk many. He should be able to help the Brewers, even if he’s not a mixed-league guy. Still, with Tobias Myers about to return from the IL, it’s possible he’ll head back to Triple-A now.

Alexander, last seen six days ago giving up eight runs in a start against the Tigers, struck out five in three scoreless frames against an A’s team that barely showed up today. He has a 3.66 ERA in three starts and three relief appearances this season.