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Spencer Arrighetti

HOU Starting Pitcher #41

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Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will visit the doctor for a follow-up appointment next week and could be cleared to begin playing catch.

The 25-year-old right-hander has been shelved since early April when he suffered a fractured right thumb after being struck by a line drive. The initial expectation was that he could return in six weeks, but that was six and a half weeks ago and he hasn’t even started throwing the ball yet. Even if he avoids any setbacks, it would be surprising to see him return before the end of June.

Source: Brian McTaggart

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Yordan Alvarez

HOU Designated Hitter #44

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Yordan Alvarez will not be in the lineup against the Cubs on Sunday.

Alvarez told reporters that he won’t be in the lineup for the tilt against Chicago, but he cautioned reporters that Sunday was a scheduled day off for the slugger. The 28-year-old exited with back discomfort during Saturday’s game against the Cubs, but it sounds like this was more of a precaution than a serious injury. It’s something fantasy managers do have to keep a close eye on from a player who has dealt with injuries over the past few campaigns.

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Source: Brian McTaggart

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'Continue to trust' Bichette after return to form

May 22, 2026 01:18 PM

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Eli Willits

WSH Shortstop

Nationals SS prospect Eli Willits (back) is leading off and playing shortstop for Low-A Fredericksburg.

Willits missed four games while dealing with tightness in his lower back. The 18-year-old has enjoyed a quality first full professional season with an .852 OPS and 24 stolen bases in 36 games for the Low-A Nationals

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Eugenio Suárez

CIN 3rd Baseman #28
Eugenio Suárez is not in the starting lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals on Saturday.

This isn’t a big surprise, as Suárez was just activated off the injured list Friday after missing 25 games with his oblique strain. He’ll get the second half of the twin-billing off with JJ Bleday in the lineup as the designated hitter. Spencer Steer and Tyler Stephenson are also out of action with Nathaniel Lowe and P.J. Higgins getting the starts in their absence.
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Jose Franco

CIN Starting Pitcher #74

Reds optioned RHP Jose Franco to Triple-A Louisville.

Franco was up for a little under a week. The 25-year-old is likely to be an up-and-down arm for 2026, and barring massive improvement, it’s likely to be his role beyond that.

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Connor Phillips

CIN Relief Pitcher #34

Reds optioned RHP Connor Phillips to Triple-A Louisville.

Phillips gets the boot with the Reds activating Caleb Ferguson and recalling Zach Maxwell in corresponding moves. Phillips likely will be back at some point this summer in a middle-inning role, but he’s going to have to throw more consistent — and better — strikes in the minors to earn that right.

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Zach Maxwell

CIN Relief Pitcher #78

Reds recalled RHP Zach Maxwell from Triple-A Louisville.

Maxwell gives the Reds a fresh arm in the bullpen to go with the recently-activated Caleb Ferguson (oblique). The 25-year-old isn’t likely to see anything resembling a save chance while with the Reds.

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Caleb Ferguson

CIN Relief Pitcher #46

Reds activated LHP Caleb Ferguson off the 15-day injured list.

Ferguson has missed all of 2026 while dealing with a strained right oblique. The 29-year-old will be a middle-inning option that likely sees most of his action against the left-handed portion of lineups.

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Garrett Mitchell

MIL Center Fielder #5
Garrett Mitchell (back) is not in the lineup for Saturday’s tilt against the Dodgers.

Mitchell exited Wednesday’s game against the Cubs with tightness in his back, and he hasn’t been able to return to the lineup. He’s considered day-to-day, but Jake Bauers gets the start in his absence.
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Taijuan Walker

LAA Relief Pitcher #99

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that the Angels have signed Taijuan Walker to a minor league contract.

Walker was released by the Phillies after forging a 9.13 ERA over his 22 1/3 innings to begin the year. The 33-year-old will likely get a chance to join the Angels’ rotation, but considering his inability to miss bats and the fact he’ll be playing for one of the worst teams in the sport, this is a hard sell from a fantasy perspective.

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Source: Jeff Fletcher

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William Contreras

MIL Catcher #24
William Contreras is not in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Dodgers.

Contreras gets a rare day off for the middle game of the series against Los Angeles. Gary Sanchez will be the backstop and hit fifth with Robert Gasser on the bump for the Brew Crew.
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