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Bohm fittingly gets a smaller raise this time after going from $4 million in his first year of arbitration in 2024 to $7.7 million last year. He hit .277/.331/.409 last season, a drop of 40 points of OPS from 2024. More importantly in arbitration, though, is that his RBI count went from 97 in 143 games in 2024 to 59 in 120 games last season. He’s been considered a trade candidate in his final year before free agency, but the Phillies will probably hold on to him unless they think they can upgrade.

Samuel Basallo heads to the bench with Rutschman back for his first game since April 10 after missing just over one week with an ankle injury. The 28-year-old backstop was hitting .294.385/.471 with three RBI in 10 games prior to hitting the shelf.

Ballesteros takes a seat against Phillies lefty Jesús Luzardo with Alex Bregman getting a break from the field at DH and Matt Shaw entering the lineup at third base for his first start since April 15. The 22-year-old former top prospect is hitting a robust .378 (17-for-45) with three homers and 10 RBI in 19 games this season. He’s a potent offensive threat, but his lack of defensive versatility is going to leave him the odd-man out occasionally when the Cubs have to mix up their lineup.

Wallner is back patrolling right field and batting seventh following a brief one-game absence due to a lingering rib issue. It doesn’t appear to be a significant concern. The 28-year-old slugger has three homers in 20 games this season.

Sure, why not. It’s probably been a few years since Edwards hit cleanup at any sort of level, but he went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and an RBI in his first shot there on Monday evening with Kyle Stowers hitting second. The 26-year-old speedster isn’t long for the heart of the order, but the Marlins don’t exactly have a ton of alternatives unless someone like Agustín Ramírez is going to heat up.

It’ll be Chourio’s first time taking on-field swings since hitting the injured list with a fractured hand on Opening Day last month. The 22-year-old fantasy superstar will likely require a brief minor league rehab assignment to get back up to speed, but he could potentially return to Milwaukee’s lineup by the end of the month.

Reyes has gone 1-for-3 with a solo homer off Atlanta ace Chris Sale since being called up over the weekend from Triple-A Lehigh Valley where he was stinging the ball consistently with a 1.000 OPS in 18 games. The unheralded 25-year-old outfielder will be thrown into the fire to face Cubs lefty Shota Imanage on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field with the Phillies continuing to search for answers in the middle of their lineup.

It’s a positive development for the Phillies that Realmuto will avoid a trip to the injured list after dealing with a lingering back issue that cropped up over the weekend and caused him to miss a pair of contests. The 35-year-old backstop is back behind the dish and batting sixth on Tuesday against the Cubs.

Mendoza confirmed multiple reports earlier on Tuesday that Soto would return for Wednesday’s contest after missing just over two weeks with a right calf strain. Fantasy managers should prepare to have him back in their lineups. His return will provide a much-needed lift for the free-falling Mets, who have lost 11 straight games.

Mendoza added that Kodai Senga will remain in New York’s rotation with David Peterson going to the bullpen. It sounds like they want to give Senga, who will take the ball on Saturday against the Rockies instead, some additional time to work through his recent issues with Peterson shifting to a long relief role. It’s been a nightmare season for the Mets but Scott has always been an interesting arm and could have fantasy appeal in deeper mixed leagues. The former top pitching prospect hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since undergoing Tommy John surgery back in 2024. He’s posted a lackluster 5.27 ERA despite a 17/2 K/BB ratio across 13 2/3 innings at Triple-A Syracuse this season.

Grisham, 29, will get a break against southpaw Connelly Ealy and the Boston staff. Randal Grichuk will get the start in Grisham’s place and left field while hitting sixth.