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Jake McCarthy

AZ Center Fielder #31

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With Lourdes Gurriel Jr. back from the IL, the Diamondbacks have Jake McCarthy on the bench Friday.

It’s just the second time in six weeks that McCarthy has gotten a day off. We doubt this will turn into a regular thing in the final week, but the Diamondbacks have to find ways to keep Pavin Smith in the lineup against righties. It just probably makes more sense to sit Gurriel than it does to weaken the outfield defense by sliding Corbin Carroll to center and playing Gurriel and Smith in the corners.
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Joe La Sorsa

BOS Relief Pitcher #60

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Red Sox optioned LHP Joe La Sorsa to Triple-A Worcester

The 28-year-old was acquired by the Red Sox on June 4th and made one appearance, allowing one run on two hits in 1/3 of an inning. He will now provide organizational relief depth from the minors.

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LAD 'don't have a reason' to rush Glasnow return

June 8, 2026 01:40 PM

Eric Samulski reacts to Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow being moved to the 60-day IL with back spasms and offers advice for fantasy managers on how to manage his absence.

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Nate Eaton

BOS Right Fielder #18

Red Sox recalled OF Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester

The Red Sox demoted reliever Ja La Sorsa in a corresponding move, so there is no clear path for Eaton to play. Unless Boston clears up its catcher logjam, then Eaton may head back down to the minors once Jake Bennett, most likely, is called up to start on Wednesday against the Rays.

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Eduarniel Núñez

CHC Relief Pitcher

Cubs claimed RHP Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles

Núñez had a 15.75 ERA in four innings at Triple-A this season and posted a 7.11 ERA in 10 appearances over 12 2/3 innings for the Athletics and Padres last season, while walking 11. The Cubs will be the next team to try to fix his command.

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Oliver Dunn

TB 3rd Baseman #35

Rays optioned INF Oliver Dunn to Triple-A Durham

Dunn was acquired from the White Sox on May 20th. He went 1-for-11 in nine games for the Rays, mostly serving as a defensive replacement. He’ll provide organizational depth in the minor leagues.

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Matt Shaw

CHC Right Fielder #6

ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reports the Cubs will activate INF/OF Matt Shaw (back) from the injured list on Tuesday.

Shaw has been out with back tightness since May 22nd and formally began his rehab assignment at Triple-A on June 3rd. He will likely return to his super utility role, which makes it hard to roster him in fantasy leagues.

Source: Jesse Rogers

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Kris Bubic

KC Starting Pitcher #50

Kris Bubic (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Bubic experienced elbow soreness on May 18th and landed on the injured list. Since he hasn’t missed an extended period of time, he may need to make one or two rehab appearances before rejoining the Royals’ rotation. The 28-year-old has a 4.11 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, and a 51/26 K/BB ratio in 50 1/3 innings this season.

Source: Omaha Strom Chasers

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Taijuan Walker

FA Relief Pitcher #99

Angels released RHP Taijuan Walker.

Walker signed a minor league deal with the Angels on May 23rd, but had an out in that deal, so he exercised that and was released. The 33-year-old will look to latch on with another team, likely on another minor league deal.

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Trey Gibson

BAL Starting Pitcher

Orioles recalled RHP Trey Gibson from Triple-A Norfolk

Gibson allowed five runs on 13 hits in 12 1/3 innings in his first three appearances with the Orioles this season. That came with a 5/7 K/BB ratio, which makes us a little hesitant to use him in most fantasy leagues right now.

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Chris Bassitt

BAL Starting Pitcher #40

Orioles placed RHP Chris Bassitt on the 15-day Injured List with low back discomfort.

Bassitt left his start on Wednesday after just 56 pitches, and there was some skepticism that he’d be able to make his next start. The Orioles seem to have given him every chance to be ready to start tonight, but it won’t happen. The 37-year-old will miss at least one more turn through the rotation and possibly more

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Austin Slater

TB Right Fielder #40

Rays are calling up OF Austin Slater from Triple-A Durham, according to Tampa Bay Times’ Marc Topkin.

Slater signed a minor league deal on May 27 and hit .348 in six games at Triple-A. The 33-year-old has always done most of his damage against left-handed pitching, so he figures to fulfill a short-side platoon role when he arrives in Tampa Bay.

Source: Marc Topkin

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