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Eddys Leonard

DET Shortstop #51

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Tigers reassigned INF Eddys Leonard, C Eliézer Alfonzo and RHPs Wilmer Flores and Wilkel Hernandez to minor league camp.

No real surprises here among the latest cuts for Detroit. Leonard is probably the closest to contributing at the highest level after batting .263/.326/.455 with 10 homers and seven steals across 282 plate appearances last year at Triple-A Toledo. Flores, no relation to the Giants first baseman, was limited to just 20 appearances last year in the minors due to injury, but was a highly-touted pitching prospect just two years ago.
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Drew Sommers

DET Starting Pitcher #51

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Drew Sommers will serve as the Tigers’ 27th man for Sunday’s doubleheader against the Orioles.

The 25-year-old left-hander has made 16 appearances at the Triple-A level this season, registering a 3.10 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 33/11 K/BB ratio. He’ll add a fresh arm to the Tigers’ bullpen for Sunday’s twin bill against the O’s.

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'Continue to trust' Bichette after return to form

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Ricky Vanasco

DET Relief Pitcher #57

Tigers recalled RHP Ricky Vanasco from Triple-A Toledo.

The 27-year-old right-hander has really struggled in four appearances with the Tigers this season, posting a 14.54 ERA and 3.23 WHIP across 4 1/3 innings. He’ll function in a middle relief role for the Tigers and can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

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Brant Hurter

DET Relief Pitcher #48

Tigers placed LHP Brant Hurter on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 23, with lumbar spine inflammation.

Hurter suffered the injury during Friday’s outing against the Orioles when he slipped and fell during his delivery due to wet conditions on the field. It’s unclear how long he’ll be shelved for. Ricky Vanasco was recalled from Triple-A Toledo to take his place in the Tigers’ bullpen.

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Brycen Mautz

STL Starting Pitcher #52

Cardinals recalled LHP Brycen Mautz from Triple-A Memphis.

The 24-year-old left-hander will make his Major League debut on Sunday against the Reds. Matuz has been terrific at Triple-A Memphis this season, registering a 2.90 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 43/24 K/BB ratio over 40 1/3 innings through his first nine starts. He has had trouble with his command at times this season, an issue which could get him in trouble against the Reds on Sunday, making him a volatile streaming option for fantasy purposes.

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Marcelo Mayer

BOS 2nd Baseman #11

Marcelo Mayer will make his first career start at shortstop on Sunday against the Twins.

Mayer is expected to get an extended run at the position while Trevor Story (hernia) is sidelined. That makes a lot more sense than continuing to roll with some combination of Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Andruw Monasterio. The 23-year-old has really struggled offensively this season, slashing a meager .213/.278/.301 with two homers, 10 RBI and three stolen bases in 152 plate appearances.

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Danny Coulombe

BOS Relief Pitcher #67

Red Sox activated LHP Danny Coulombe from the 15-day injured list.

Coulombe had been shelved since May 2 due to back spasms. He has made 12 appearances with the Red Sox this season, posting a disappointing 5.63 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 5/3 K/BB ratio over eight innings of work. He’ll return to a middle relief role for manager Chad Tracy.

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Tyler Samaniego

BOS Starting Pitcher #78

Red Sox optioned LHP Tyler Samaniego to Triple-A Worcester.

The 27-year-old southpaw has been outstanding during his time with the Red Sox this season, so it’s a bit surprising to see him continue to wind up on the outside looking in, though having minor league options remaining works against him in this case. He holds a brilliant 1.04 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and a 13/7 K/BB ratio across 17 1/3 innings in 18 appearances with the Red Sox. The move makes way for the return of Danny Coulombe from the injured list on Sunday.

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Spencer Torkelson

DET 1st Baseman #20
Spencer Torkelson is not in the Tigers’ lineup for the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Orioles.

Torkelson will undoubtedly be in there for the nightcap against left-hander Trevor Rogers and will likely make an appearance off of the bench in the first game. Dillon Dingler will function as the team’s designated hitter while Colt Keith covers first base and bats sixth against Brandon Young and the O’s.
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Konnor Griffin

PIT Shortstop #85
Konnor Griffin is not in the Pirates’ starting lineup for Sunday’s showdown against the Blue Jays.

Fans tuning in to MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock will miss out on seeing one of the most exciting rookies in the game as the 20-year-old shortstop is getting a breather in this one. Jared Triolo will start in his place at shortstop and will bat ninth for the Bucs against Blue Jays’ right-hander Dylan Cease on Sunday afternoon in Toronto.
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Grant Wolfram

BAL Relief Pitcher #48

Orioles activated LHP Grant Wolfram from the 15-day injured list.

The 29-year-old left-hander had been sidelined since May 9 due to a lower back strain. He’ll serve as the 27th man for Sunday’s doubleheader against the Tigers before potentially heading back to Triple-A Norfolk. Wolfram holds a 4.85 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and a stellar 20/1 K/BB ratio over 13 innings with the O’s this season.

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