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Detmers gave up four hits, walked four and struck out three. He continues to struggle as he’s now allowed at least four runs in seven of his last eight starts. Detmers hasn’t won a game since winning his first three starts of the season. His ERA is now the worst it’s been all year at 6.14. The 24-year-old left-hander is set to face the Astros at home next week, but he’s best left on the bench until further notice.

Hays hit the injured list last Friday with a mild left hamstring strain. It sounds like there’s a decent chance he’s back with Cincinnati later this week without needing a minor league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old outfielder has gotten off to a torrid start in his Reds debut, hitting .365/.431/.712 with five homers, 13 RBI and one steal through 13 games.

Braves manager Brian Snitker said Monday that Strider is progressing well in his recovery from a Grade 1 hamstring strain that put him on the shelf back on April 21. It’s unclear when he’ll resume throwing bullpen sessions again, which makes it challenging to forecast his potential return timeline. He’s still several weeks away from making it back to Atlanta, even if he makes rapid progress.

Acuña remains without a definitive return timetable for his season debut. The 27-year-old fantasy superstar will continue rehabbing in Florida until that follow-up visit takes place. Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters Monday he’s not sure when that re-evaluation in Los Angeles will take place. Fantasy managers will have to remain patient for now. It’s going to qualifty as a surprise if Acuña makes it back to Atlanta before the end of May.

Stroman has been on the shelf since mid-April due to left knee inflammation, which required a cortisone injection. The 34-year-old righty is likely a couple weeks away from a minor league rehab assignment, so fantasy managers shouldn’t expect him back until sometime in June.

The move comes less than 24 hours after the Rangers fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker, who spearheaded the club’s hitting efforts since 2022. Boone, the older brother of Yankees manager Aaron Boone, hasn’t held a coaching position in the big leagues since retiring from a 14-year career back in 2005.

It’s likely Harvey’s final step before heading out on a minor league rehab assignment. The 30-year-old high-leverage reliever has been out since mid-April recovering from a Grade 1 teres major sprain in his shoulder. It certainly seems like there’s a chance he’s back in Kansas City’s bullpen before the end of the month.

Salazar joins Houston’s active roster ahead of Monday’s series opener against the Brewers with primary offensive catalyst Yordan Alvarez hitting the injured list with hand inflammation. The 29-year-old backstop can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats,

Not great. Alvarez heads to the injured list after sitting out a pair of games over the weekend with a lingering right hand issue. Astros manager Joe Espada didn’t seem too concerned over the weekend, so this certainly qualifies as a mild surprise. No word yet on how much time he’s going to miss, but we’re not anticipating an extended absence. There should be some much-needed clarity on his status at some point this week after Alvarez undergoes further evaluation and imaging to determine the severity of the issue.

The Cubs have Thursday off, so they don’t necessarily have to replace Imanaga until May 13. Chris Flexen is the guy already on the roster who could step in, but most would rather see Cade Horton make his major league debut. Jordan Wicks is another possibility, as he’s gotten stretched back out after a brief stint as a reliever.

Benintendi will take a seat for Monday’s series opener after making an early exit from Sunday’s game against the Astros with left calf tightness. It’ll be veteran Michael A. Taylor taking his spot in left field for now.