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Willson Contreras

STL Catcher #40

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Willson Contreras launched a game-tying two-run homer in the eighth inning, powering the Cardinals to a 5-4 comeback win over the White Sox during the opening contest of Thursday’s doubleheader.

Contreras kicked off the scoring with a first-inning sacrifice fly against White Sox starter Sean Burke before taking lefty reliever Cam Booser deep for a game-tying blast — his 10th round-tripper of the season — in the eighth. The 33-year-old former catcher turned first baseman has graded out as an elite, top-five range backstop for fantasy purposes this season, hitting .249/.338/.421 with 36 runs scored, 10 homers, 48 RBI and three steals through 70 contests.

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Dennis Santana

PIT Relief Pitcher #60

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Dennis Santana worked a scoreless ninth in the Pirates’ win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

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Giolito profiles as fantasy SP streamer with SD

April 22, 2026 03:57 PM

Eric Samulski examines the ripple effects from Lucas Giolito signing with the Padres, sharing why the veteran starting pitcher shapes up as a fantasy streaming option.

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Josh Jung

TEX 3rd Baseman #6

Josh Jung hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Pirates on Wednesday.

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Jack Leiter

TEX Starting Pitcher #22

Jack Leiter worked five innings while giving up four runs — three earned — in a no-decision versus the Pirates on Wednesday.

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Braxton Ashcraft

PIT Starting Pitcher #35

Braxton Ashcraft worked seven innings while allowing two runs and not factoring into the decision against the Rangers on Wednesday.

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Oneil Cruz

PIT Center Fielder #15

Oneil Cruz hit a three-run homer to help the Pirates to an 8-4 win over the Rangers on Wednesday.

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Clay Holmes

NYM Starting Pitcher #35

Clay Holmes worked seven innings in Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Twins.

Holmes received a no-decision, allowing two runs on five hits over seven innings. He struck out three and walked one. It was a much-needed performance, with the victory snapping the team’s 12-game losing streak. Holmes’ ERA now sits at 2.10, and he’s allowed two runs or fewer in all five of his starts. He’s lined up to face the Nationals at home next time out.

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Luke Weaver

NYM Relief Pitcher #30

Luke Weaver struck out three over 1 1/3 innings to earn the win on Wednesday versus the Twins.

The victory snapped the Mets’ 12-game losing streak. Weaver allowed two baserunners and needed 30 pitches to get through the outing. Devin Williams was passed over for the save after being used twice in the past three days. This was Weaver’s first multi-strikeout appearance of the year.

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Juan Soto

NYM Right Fielder #22

Juan Soto went 1-for-3 with a walk in his first game back from a strained calf on Wednesday.

Soto served as the Mets’ DH. Manager Carlos Mendoza said pregame that Soto would play the outfield on Thursday, but also that his workload would include days off.

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Connor Prielipp

MIN Starting Pitcher #61

Connor Prielipp struck out six while allowing two runs on four hits over four innings in Wednesday’s big league debut versus the Mets.

He didn’t issue a walk while filling in for Mick Abel (elbow). Prielipp, a second-round pick from 2022, has been impressive as a pro but hasn’t always been healthy enough to take the field. The 25-year-old southpaw could draw a home start against the Mariners if he sticks in the Twins’ rotation.

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Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25

Byron Buxton’s lone hit in Wednesday’s loss to the Mets was a home run.

It was a solo shot for Buxton, his fifth of the season. He’s scored 19 runs but has just seven RBI. He hasn’t attempted a steal yet either after going a perfect 24-for-24 on the bases last season. Health will remain the number one issue for Buxton going forward. When he’s on the field, he should produce.

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