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Matt Brash

SEA Starting Pitcher #47

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Matt Brash struck out the side to pick up a save against the Rays on Friday.

Andrés Muñoz was unavailable Friday, so Brash was handed the task of holding a one-run lead. He was more than up to it. While he did work three-ball counts to all three hitters, he was able to finish each one off to pick up his second save of 2025 and lower his ERA to a glistening 1.20 in the process. If Brash ever got a chance to be a full-time closer, he could be among the very best fantasy pitchers in the sport.

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Daylen Lile

WSH Right Fielder #4

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Daylen Lile is not in the Nationals’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Giants.

It looks to be just a routine day of rest for the 23-year-old outfielder. Joey Wiemer will start in his place in the Nationals’ outfield and will bat sixth against Giants’ southpaw Robbie Ray on Sunday afternoon in Washington.
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Ryan Ward

LAD Left Fielder #67

Dodgers recalled OF Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The 28-year-old outfielder will at least get a couple of days to show what he can do at the big league level with Freddie Freeman heading to the paternity list. He was crushing it at Triple-A Oklahoma City, slashing .328/.432/.588 with four homers, 14 RBI and three stolen bases in his first 81 plate appearances.

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Freddie Freeman

LAD 1st Baseman #5

Dodgers placed 1B Freddie Freeman on the paternity list.

Freeman will be away from the club for a couple of days as he welcomes a new addition to his family. Ryan Ward was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move to take his spot on the Dodgers’ active roster.

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Wilber Dotel

PIT Starting Pitcher #86

Pirates recalled RHP Wilber Dotel from Triple-A Indianapolis.

It’s the first trip to the big leagues for the 23-year-old hurler. Dotel was knocked around in his first three starts at Triple-A Indianapolis, registering a cringe-inducing 6.28 ERA, 1.74 WHIP and a 13/7 K/BB ratio across 14 1/3 innings. He’ll add length to the Pirates’ bullpen but probably won’t be used unless it’s an emergency situation or the game is out of reach.

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Cam Sanders

PIT Starting Pitcher #64

Pirates optioned RHP Cam Sanders to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Sanders had just been recalled from Triple-A on Friday but he’ll head right back there after giving up four runs on three hits and a walk in just 2/3 of an inning in his lone appearance (54.00 ERA). Sanders has terrific stuff and not much left to prove in the minor leagues, so he should get another opportunity to work out of the Pirates’ bullpen before long.

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William Contreras

MIL Catcher #24
William Contreras is not in the Brewers’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s tilt against the Marlins.

It appears to be nothing more than a routine day of rest for the 28-year-old backstop. Sal Frelick and Joey Ortiz also find themselves on the Brewers’ bench for this one against Marlins’ right-hander Eury Perez. Contreras is off to a nice start at the plate this season, slashing a healthy .306/.398/.472 with a pair of homers and 11 RBI in his first 83 plate appearances.
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Carter Jensen

KC Catcher #22
Carter Jensen is absent from the Royals’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Yankees.

Jansen has been seeing nearly everyday action between the catcher and designated hitter spots in the lineup, so he’ll get a breather on Sunday. Elias Diaz will start behind the plate for the Royals and will bat ninth against Yankees’ left-hander Ryan Weathers.
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Giancarlo Stanton

NYY Designated Hitter #27
Giancarlo Stanton is not in the Yankees’ starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Royals.

It’s rare to see Stanton out of the lineup with a left-hander on the mound for the opposition, but the Yankees have done a good job giving him rest when needed this season in order to keep him healthy and productive. Ben Rice will function as the designated hitter on Sunday and bat leadoff against Cole Ragans and the Royals.
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Mason Black

KC Starting Pitcher #47

Royals recalled RHP Mason Black from Triple-A Omaha.

The Royals desperately needed to add a fresh arm to their bullpen mix on Sunday and Black makes perfect sense as he has worked as a starter in the past and can give them multiple innings. He posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and a 6/5 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings in his first seven appearances at Triple-A Omaha. He can continue to be ignored for fantasy purposes.

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Mitch Spence

KC Relief Pitcher #54

Royals optioned RHP Mitch Spence to Triple-A Omaha.

The 27-year-old hurler got into one game during his time with the Royals, giving up six runs on four hits and five walks over four innings, leading to an unsightly 13.50 ERA and 2.25 WHIP. He’ll attempt to work through his command issues at the minor league level. Mason Black was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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