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Juan Carela

FA Starting Pitcher

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White Sox released RHP Juan Carela.

The White Sox needed to free up a spot on their 40-man roster on Thursday and since Carela couldn’t be designated for assignment while injured (recovering from Tommy John surgery), he had to be released. It wouldn’t be surprising in the slightest to see them bring him back on a minor league pact.

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Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

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Ceddanne Rafaela was scratched from the Red Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday’s battle against the Guardians.

No word yet on the reason for the late scratch, but Connor Wong will enter the lineup as the designated hitter to replace Rafaela. Expect the Red Sox to provide an update on his status shortly.

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Source: Chris Cotillo

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Eric Cerantola

KC Relief Pitcher #61

Royals optioned RHP Eric Cerantola to Triple-A Omaha.

Cerantola’s stay with the Royals lasted just two games this time around, giving up a solo homer and striking out a pair of batters in his lone inning of work against the Rangers on Friday. He’ll continue to function as extra bullpen depth at the Triple-A level for the Royals.

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Matt Strahm

KC Relief Pitcher #25

Royals activated LHP Matt Strahm from the 15-day injured list.

The 34-year-old southpaw had been sidelined for a couple of weeks due to inflammation in his right knee. He’ll return to a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and a 17/7 K/BB ratio over 16 1/3 frames in 17 appearances for the Royals this season.

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Maikel Garcia

KC 3rd Baseman #11
Maikel Garcia (hamstring) was held out of the Royals’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Rangers.

Garcia was removed from Saturday’s contest after suffering a strained right hamstring. The Royals did make a roster move on Sunday morning, but didn’t place Garcia on the injured list, so it’s possible that he was fortunate and may not require an extended absence. Nick Loftin will start at the hot corner in his place on Sunday and will bat eighth against Rangers’ right-hander Jack Leiter.
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Source: MLB

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Jacob Gonzalez

CWS Shortstop

Jacob Gonzalez will start at first base and bat sixth for the White Sox in his MLB debut against the Tigers on Sunday afternoon.

Gonzalez has opened some eyes with his performance at the Triple-A level this season, slashing .317/.419/.688 with 19 homers and eight stolen bases over 238 plate appearances in his 52 games. He’s expected to find his way into the White Sox’ lineup on a regular basis while Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) is shelved, making him an intriguing option from a fantasy perspective in deeper mixed leagues.

Source: MLB

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Angel Martínez

CLE Left Fielder #1
Angel Martínez (foot) was held out of the Guardians’ starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Red Sox.

The 24-year-old outfielder was removed from Saturday’s contest due to inflammation in his left foot — an injury that has bothered him for a while and flared up on Saturday. He was sent for an MRI exam, the results of which are not yet known. David Fry will start in his place in left field on Sunday and will bat fifth for the Guardians against Red Sox’ left-hander Ranger Suarez.
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Source: MLB

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Willson Contreras

BOS 1st Baseman #40
Willson Contreras is not in the Red Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s tilt against the Guardians.

Contreras has been a fixture in the middle of the Red Sox’ lineup this season and has certainly earned a day off. The 34-year-old slugger is slashing .286/.384/.505 with 11 long balls and 33 RBI over 232 plate appearances on the season. Mickey Gasper will start in his place at first base and hit cleanup against Tanner Bibee and the Guardians on Sunday afternoon in Cleveland.
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Ramón Laureano

SD Left Fielder #5
Ramón Laureano is not in the Padres’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s battle against the Nationals.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine day of rest for the 31-year-old outfielder. Fernando Tatis Jr. will move out to right field to cover for him while Sung-Mun Song will draw a start at second base and bat eighth against Zack Littell and the Nationals.
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Samuel Basallo

BAL Catcher #29

Samuel Basallo (shoulder) will start behind the plate and bat fifth for the Orioles on Sunday afternoon against the Blue Jays.

Basallo gave a bit of an injury scare on Saturday as he walked off the field clutching his shoulder after a swing in the ninth inning, but it appears to have been just a minor issue. The 21-year-old slugger has done a nice job at the plate this season, slashing .276/.335/.506 with nine homers and 24 RBI in 173 plate appearances.

Source: MLB

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George Springer

TOR Designated Hitter #4

George Springer is not in the Blue Jays’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Orioles in Baltimore.

The Jays continue to mix in plenty of days off for Springer in an attempt to keep the 36-year-old healthy for the remainder of the season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will serve as the team’s designated hitter on Sunday while Charles McAdoo will draw a start at first base and will bat seventh for the Jays against Orioles’ right-hander Kyle Bradish.

Source: Charles McAdoo

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