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Jeremy Peña

HOU Infield #3

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Astros’ manager Joe Espada confirmed on Sunday that Jeremy Peña will function as the team’s leadoff hitter heading into the 2026 season.

The announcement doesn’t come as a surprise, as the 28-year-old shortstop spent the majority of his time there and excelled during the 2025 campaign. How the rest of the Astros’ starting lineup shakes out remains to be seen. Pena was the leadoff hitter in 96 of his 125 games played in 2025, and hit .317/.372/.501 from the leadoff spot.

Source: Chandler Rome

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PJ Poulin

WSH Relief Pitcher #50

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Nationals recalled LHP PJ Poulin from Triple-A Rochester.

The 29-year-old southpaw was just optioned out on Wednesday, but he’ll rejoin the Nationals with Jake Irvin (shoulder) hitting the injured list on Sunday. Poulin has done a nice job out of the Nats’ bullpen this season, posting a 2.91 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and a 16/14 K/BB ratio over 21 2/3 innings.

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Cruz launches no-doubter off Cease for 11th HR

May 24, 2026 12:47 PM

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Jake Irvin

WSH Starting Pitcher #27

Nationals placed RHP Jake Irvin on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.

Irvin sustained the injury during Saturday’s start against the Braves. He underwent an MRI exam after that outing, the results of which are not yet known. PJ Poulin was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move on Sunday.

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Jordan Wicks

CHC Starting Pitcher #36

Cubs recalled LHP Jordan Wicks from Triple-A Iowa.

With Edward Cabrera (blister) landing on the injured list on Sunday, Wicks will have another opportunity to pitch for the big league club. If he’s not utilized out of the bullpen before then, it’s possible that he could step in and work in place of Cabrera on Tuesday against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

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Edward Cabrera

CHC Starting Pitcher #30

Cubs placed RHP Edward Cabrera on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 21, with a right middle-finger blister.

Cabrera was pulled from Wednesday’s start due to the blister issue. The Cubs gave him a few days to see if it would improve before his next start, but he’ll wind up being shelved for a couple of weeks instead. Jordan Wicks was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take his place on the club’s active roster.

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Ian Happ

CHC Left Fielder #8

Ian Happ remains out of the Cubs’ starting lineup for Sunday’s matchup against the Astros.

Cubs’ skipper Craig Counsell noted that the team wanted to give him a couple of days off to clear his head. He has still been hitting and doing other pregame work and is expected to return to the Cubs’ lineup on Monday. Happ is mired in an extended slump and is just 3-for-28 (.107) over his last seven games.

Source: Jared Wyllys

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Christian Yelich

MIL Designated Hitter #22
Christian Yelich is absent from the Brewers’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s tilt against the Dodgers.

The Brewers are being sure to mix in ample off-days for the 34-year-old slugger in an attempt to keep him healthy. Jake Bauers will function as the team’s designated hitter and will bat cleanup against Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.
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Luis Castillo

SEA Starting Pitcher #58
Mariners’ manager Dan Wilson announced that Luis Castillo will start for the Mariners on Monday against the Athletics.

Bryce Miller will work behind him in a piggyback role. It’s the reverse of what we saw the last time these two took the mound, where Miller started against the White Sox on Tuesday and Castillo followed with another miserable outing to blow his lead. Miller is the only one out of the duo that should be utilized for fantasy purposes.
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Source: Ryan Divish

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Coby Mayo

BAL 3rd Baseman #16
Coby Mayo was a late scratch from the Orioles’ lineup for the first game of Sunday’s doubleheader against the Tigers due to low back discomfort.

It’s unclear whether or not Mayo will be available off the bench or in the nightcap on Sunday. Weston Wilson will start in his place at third base and will bat sixth against Tigers’ southpaw Framber Valdez on Sunday afternoon.
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Source: Jake Rill

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Yordan Alvarez

HOU Designated Hitter #44

Yordan Alvarez (back) was held out of the Astros’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s tilt against the Cubs.

It should be noted that the Astros planned to give Alvarez a day off on Sunday, even before he exited Saturday’s game due to discomfort in his back. Fantasy managers should be sure to have a contingency option in place for next week though in the event that the oft-injured slugger is forced to miss a couple of games.

Source: MLB

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Juan Soto

NYM Left Fielder #22

Juan Soto was held out of the Mets’ starting lineup on Sunday afternoon due to illness.

The hot-hitting outfielder was feeling a bit under the weather on Sunday morning so the Mets decided to give him the day off to recover. It’s still possible that he could be used in a key spot off the bench later in the game if he’s up for it. Tyrone Taylor will start in his place in left field and bat eighth for the Mets against Tyler Phillips and the Marlins.

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