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Matt Brash

SEA Relief Pitcher #47

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Matt Brash picked up a strikeout and worked a scoreless inning in relief versus the Rangers on Saturday.

Brash was making his first appearance since September 30, 2023 after missing all of 2024 and the first month of 2025 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. He gave up a groundball single to Jonah Heim, but then struck out Adolis Garcia and got Josh Jung to hit into a 6-4-3 double play. Brash isn’t likely to get save chances, but he’s been one of the best swing-and-miss relievers in the sport when healthy. He’s a player to consider in deeper fantasy leagues.

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Vaughn Grissom

LAA 2nd Baseman #5

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Vaughn Grissom (side) was held out of the Angels’ starting lineup for the third consecutive game on Sunday.

Grissom was a late scratch from Friday’s lineup due to tightness in his left side and now he winds up missing the entire weekend series against the Dodgers. It sounds like he has shown improvement and will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list, but if this lingers into the start of next week, the Angels may be forced to make a move.

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PCA showing signs of offensive breakout in June

June 5, 2026 01:55 PM

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Max Scherzer

TOR Starting Pitcher #31
Max Scherzer (forearm) told reporters on Sunday that he’s ready to rejoin the Blue Jays’ rotation on Wednesday.

Scherzer threw 3 2/3 innings in a minor league rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Friday and completed a bullpen session on Sunday morning without any issues. With Scherzer and Dylan Cease both likely to return to the rotation during the upcoming week, the Jays will have some decisions to make on how to structure their rotation going forward.
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Mookie Betts

LAD Shortstop #50
Mookie Betts is not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s soiree against the Angels.

It’s a planned day off for both Betts and Andy Pages, so no need for fantasy managers to worry here. Miguel Rojas will start in his place at shortstop and will bat eighth against Angels’ right-hander Jose Soriano.
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Source: Fabian Ardaya

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Will Smith

LAD Catcher #16

Will Smith (neck) is not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Sunday.

Smith was scratched from Saturday’s lineup due to stiffness in his neck. The expectation was that he was going to return to action on Sunday, but manager Dave Roberts wanted to give him an extra day to make sure that he gets right. Dalton Rushing will start behind the plate once again on Sunday afternoon.

Source: Fabian Ardaya

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Christian Yelich

MIL Designated Hitter #22
Christian Yelich is not in the Brewers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Rockies at Coors Field.

Kyle Freeland doesn’t really qualify as a tough left-hander that fantasy managers would want Yelich to sit against, but he’ll get a breather in this one as the Brewers continue to manage his workload in an effort to keep him healthy for the remainder of the season. William Contreras will serve as the team’s designated hitter in this one with Gary Sanchez working behind the plate and batting fifth for the Brewers.
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Source: MLB

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Corey Seager

TEX Shortstop #5
Corey Seager is not in the Rangers’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Guardians.

Seager just returned from the injured list on Friday night, and with a southpaw toeing the slab for the Guardians on Sunday it felt like a good time to give him a breather and ease him back into full-time action. Ezequiel Duran will start in his place at shortstop and bat fifth for the Rangers against Joey Cantillo and the Guardians.
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Source: MLB

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Jac Caglianone

KC Right Fielder #14
Jac Caglianone (shoulder) was held out of the Royals’ starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Twins.

The 23-year-old slugger was removed from Saturday’s game due to soreness in his shoulder that he suffered from running into the wall on Friday night. He’ll get Sunday off as a precautionary measure as well. Tyler Tolbert will start in his place in right field and will bat ninth against Twins’ left-hander Connor Prielipp.
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Oneil Cruz

PIT Center Fielder #15
Oneil Cruz is not in the Pirates’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Braves.

It looks to be just a routine day off for the dynamic 27-year-old outfielder. Jake Mangum will start in his place in center field and will bat seventh for the Pirates against Braves’ right-hander Bryce Elder.
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Source: MLB

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TJ Shook

COL Relief Pitcher #52

Rockies optioned RHP TJ Shook to Triple-A Albuquerque.

The 28-year-old hurler made three appearances during his brief stay with the Rockies, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and a 3/0 K/BB ratio while serving up a pair of homers in 3 2/3 innings of work. He was unlikely to be available on Sunday after throwing 33 pitches over 1 2/3 innings on Saturday though, so the Rockies decided to swap him out for a fresh arm. He should get another chance with the big league club before the summer is through.

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Sammy Peralta

COL Relief Pitcher #57

Rockies recalled LHP Sammy Peralta from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Peralta will get another opportunity to work out of the Rockies’ bullpen with TJ Shook getting optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday. The 28-year-old southpaw has allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over 2/3 of an inning in one appearance with the big league club this season.

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