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Sheehan isn’t eligible to return to the big leagues until at least next Friday under league option rules, unless it’s as an injury replacement. The 25-year-old former top pitching prospect was jettisoned to the minors last week after allowing just one run while striking out six over four innings in his season debut against the Padres. This is the type of statement outing, which included a staggering 21 swinging strikes, that often causes a front office to reconsider their rotation plans. At a bare minimum, Sheehan should be able to provide a lift to the Dodgers’ pitching staff, even if it winds up being as more of a swingman or bulk reliever. He’s missing enough bats that he’s interesting for fantasy purposes, even in shallow mixed leagues.

Raleigh came up big on his first day back with the Mariners. With the bases loaded in the seventh inning in a tie game, he delivered a base hit to drive in two runners to give Seattle the lead. The two runs would prove to be the difference in the win. The 29-year-old slugger is now hitting .165/.249/.317 with seven homers and 20 RBI across 185 plate appearances.

Muñoz was called on in the ninth inning to close out the game with a two-run lead. He worked around a base hit, striking out one batter to secure the win for the Mariners and his 11th save of the season. Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief after he departed Sunday’s game with a trainer due to lower back tightness.

Gilbert surrendered a run on two hits in the first inning. He then settled in nicely, dominating over six more shutout frames while collecting a season-high ten strikeouts on an impressive 19 whiffs. The 29-year-old right-hander will take a 3.43 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 92/20 K/BB ratio across 86 2/3 innings into a start against the Red Sox in Seattle on Sunday.

Young kept the Mariners scoreless through two innings, then gave up a run on two walks and a hit in the third. It was the only run Young allowed through six innings before he allowed the first two runners to reach in the seventh. That would end his day at 92 pitches. Both inherited runners would come in to score, spoiling an otherwise solid day on the mound. The 27-year-old right-hander will take a 3.18 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and a 44/23 K/BB ratio across 62 1/3 innings into a start against the Dodgers in Los Angeles on Sunday.

DeLauter was unavailable to pinch-hit during Tuesday’s contest against the Brewers after an MRI revealed a bone bruise and a small fracture in his right ribcage. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt told reporters he believes DeLauter will be able to play through the issues but didn’t rule out the possibility of a trip to the injured list. The 24-year-old rookie was able to participate in baseball activities prior to the game, which is a positive sign. There should be a clearer indication concerning his next steps at some point later this week.

Keith appears poised to return to Detroit’s lineup for Wednesday afternoon’s series finale against Houston after being scratched from Tuesday’s contest with right wrist soreness. The 24-year-old blasted three homers during Monday’s game at Daikin Park and has homered four times in his last four contests.

Gonzales was cut loose by San Diego after struggling to a bloated 7.99 ERA across 47 1/3 innings for Triple-A El Paso this season. The 34-year-old was in Padres camp as a non-roster invitee this spring. He hasn’t pitched in the majors since the 2024 campaign.

Delgado got the start at third base on Tuesday. After knocking a base hit and scoring Houston’s first run on a wild pitch in the fifth inning, he came through in a big spot in the eighth, driving in two runs on a single to give the Astros the lead. The 26-year-old infielder isn’t likely to get much playing time outside of the occasional start, but has plenty of stolen base upside after swiping 24 bags in the minors if he finds himself in the lineup more a few times a week.

Lee was in part responsible for both of Detroit’s runs in Tuesday’s loss to the Astros, starting with a base hit in the second inning to drive in a run. He later led off the eighth inning with a double and scored on a sacrifice fly. The 23-year-old infielder is hitting .239/.271/.370 with two homers and 10 RBI across 96 plate appearances.

Hader was summoned in the top of the ninth inning with a two-run lead against the Tigers. He worked around a leadoff hit, striking out the final batter to secure the win for Houston and convert his third save. The 32-year-old left-hander has been excellent since coming off the injured list, tossing six scoreless frames with eight strikeouts.