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Chad Green

TOR Relief Pitcher #57

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Chad Green took a third straight third blown save after giving up a single run in the ninth Sunday against the Braves.

Green was 16-for-16 saving games coming into September, but he’s given up seven runs in 2 2/3 innings this month. To be fair, today wasn’t nearly as bad as the first two, as the runs scored on a couple of singles and a sac fly. He’s still probably the Jays’ closer for now. It’s not like they have anyone else they’d want to take over the job.

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Maikel Garcia

KC 3rd Baseman #11

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Maikel Garcia (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Reds.

The encouraging news for the Royals and fantasy managers is that Garcia has yet to hit the injured list after suffering a right hamstring strain over the weekend. The 26-year-old underwent imaging on Sunday to determine the severity of the issue. It sounds like Kansas City is going to reevaluate him early this week to determine his next steps. It wouldn’t be surprising if he wound up hitting the injured list. There should be a definitive update on his status at some point soon.

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Source: MLB.com

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Duran someone to add amid hot streak for Red Sox

June 1, 2026 02:27 PM

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Griffin Jax

TB Starting Pitcher #22

Griffin Jax (back) will start Monday’s series opener against the Tigers.

There was some initial concern that Jax would require a trip to the injured list after being struck by a 107-mph comebacker during last week’s start against the Orioles. However, initial imaging didn’t reveal any fractures and he’s been cleared to take the ball at Tropicana Field on Monday night. It’s a nice spot for streaming purposes since Detroit ranks 27th as a team in slugging percentage against right-handed pitching this season.

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Source: MLB.com

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Liam Hicks

MIA Catcher #34

Liam Hicks is hitting leadoff on Monday against the Nationals.

Miami has moved Hicks around between several spots in their lineup, but he’s mostly hit second for the last month. The 26-year-old slugging backstop figures to continue hitting near the top of the order, which should drive enough volume to make him one of the more impactful catchers in the fantasy landscape. He’s off to a phenomenal start, slashing .268/.344/.468 with 27 runs scored, 11 homers, 45 RBI and one steal through 57 games this season.

Source: MLB.com

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Dylan Crews

WSH Center Fielder #3

Dylan Crews (hand) is out of the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Marlins.

Nationals skipper Blake Butera told reporters Crews was able to take batting practice and will likely be available off the bench with the expectation that he’ll return to the lineup for Tuesday’s contest. The 24-year-old former top prospect was scratched from Sunday’s lineup with hand soreness after being hit by a pitch earlier in the weekend. Crews has hit just .220 (9-for-41) with one homer, three RBI and one steal in 10 games since being brought back from Triple-A Rochester on May 19.

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Source: Mark Zuckerman

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Jake Irvin

WSH Starting Pitcher #27

Jake Irwin (shoulder) remains shut down from throwing.

Nationals manager Blake Butera told reporters Irwin is going through strengthening exercises, but has yet to begin a throwing progression after hitting the injured list with a shoulder strain back on May 24. The 29-year-old is likely facing an extended absence given the nature of the injury, but remains without a definitive return timeline.

Injury

Source: Kyle Williams

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Evan Carter

TEX Center Fielder #32

Evan Carter (foot) is back in the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Cardinals.

Carter returns to patrolling center field following a brief two-game absence after being hit by a pitch on the left foot during last Friday’s game. The 23-year-old underwent X-rays that came back negative for any fractures, but needed a couple days off for the pain and swelling to subside.

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Source: MLB.com

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Tim Tawa

AZ Left Fielder #13

Diamondbacks optioned INF/OF Tim Tawa to Triple-A Reno.

Tawa is hitting just .169/.265/.254 in 70 plate appearances with the Diamondbacks this season. He’s being sent down to make room for Pavin Smith (elbow) to come off the injured list.

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Pavin Smith

AZ 1st Baseman #26
Arizona Sports 98.7’s John Gambadoro reports that Pavin Smith (elbow) will be activated off the injured list.

Smith has not played since the opening series of the season after having surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow. The 30-year-old hit .258/.362/.434 with eight home runs and 28 RBI in 288 plate appearances last season. He came into this season as the starter at first base against right-handed pitching. With Ildemaro Vargas playing well, Smith will likely replace Adrian Del Castillo as the team’s regular designated hitter.
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Source: Sports Illustrated

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Wilkin Ramos

SF Relief Pitcher

Giants selected the contract of RHP Wilkin Ramos from Triple-A Sacramento

Ramos was a minor league free agent signed away from the Pirates this offseason. He has a 2.00 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 27/7 K/BB ratio in 27 innings out of the bullpen in Triple-A. He’ll help the Giants in middle relief.

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Tanner McDougal

CWS Starting Pitcher #68

White Sox RHP prospect Tanner McDougal (forearm tightness) is throwing again.

McDougal has been sidelined since late April with forearm tightness. The 86th-ranked prospect in baseball, according to Baseball America, should be back in games around the end of the month and could be an option for the White Sox near the end of the summer if all goes well.

Source: Elijah Evans

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