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The game was scoreless until the fifth, when Brazil took a 1-0 lead. Great Britain, though, got a two-run homer from Ian Lewis Jr. in the bottom of the inning and just kept going from there. Great Britain finishes the WBC 1-3, while Brazil was winless in four games. Chisholm, who went 4-for-18 with no extra-base hits and six strikeouts, could be back with the Yankees as soon as Tuesday.

Kim hasn’t played enough to amass much fantasy value, but he is 11-for-34 with a homer and four steals and four tries in his limited action. His exit velocity numbers remain thoroughly mediocre, particularly for someone who does plenty of striking out. He might be somewhat useful until Mookie Betts is activated, but it’s going to be difficult for him to stay in the lineup if the Dodgers get healthy.

The Giants had just one hit today, so everyone had a bad game. Devers, though, was the only player to fan three times. His season K rate is up to 31.4 percent, which would be easily a career high. He came in at 26.3 percent last year and 24.5 percent in 2024. At his best, he came in at 18.9 percent between 2022 and ’23. Devers is also walking just half as often as his career rate (4.8 percent vs. 9.5 percent). His bat speed has bounced back a little bit in the last week or two, but there’s little to suggest a massive turnaround is approaching.

Young will start in place of the injured Dean Kremer (quad) on Friday against the Red Sox. The 27-year-old right-hander pitched well in his lone spot start with the O’s this season, firing five scoreless innings with a 2/2 K/BB ratio. It’s possible that this will just be a one-time start, as Cade Povich could ultimately return to cover Kremer’s spot in the rotation.

Kremer must have suffered hte injury during Saturday’s loss to the Guardians. The severity of the injury — and how much time he may miss — are not yet known. Brandon Young was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk and will start in Kremer’s place on Friday against the Red Sox.

Given how it looked on the field, that’s actually about the best news that the Cubs and fantasy managers could hear at the moment. Whether or not he’ll require a trip to the injured list will likely depend on how he responds on Friday. Ben Brown would likely be the next man up in the ninth inning if Thielbar is forced to miss any time.

The 25-year-old outfielder was removed from Thursday’s game due to left quad tightness. It appears to be only a minor issue though. Fantasy managers should check back on Friday to make sure, but it sounds like Harris dodged a bullet here.

Swanson has mostly been hitting in the lower third of the Cubs order, and we say mostly about “hitting” as the walkoff upped his seasonal line to just .193/.333/.386. At least the power is still there, but Swanson’s got just one stolen base. He’s more of a quality third middle infielder in deeper leagues than a starting fantasy shortstop at this point.

The Nationals needed to clear a spot on their active roster for the promotion of Riley Cornelio on Thursday and it looks like Fernández drew the short straw this time around. The 30-year-old right-hander posted a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across four innings in three appearances out of the Nats’ bullpen.

He kept them in it. Marsh’s homers were both solo shots, and he also walked and knocked in another run with a single. Our eternally wet man has now hit safely in three straight and has upped his line to .300/.329/.500 in 79 at-bats. He’s certainly elbowing his way into consideration in shallow mixed leagues, though the Phillies probably platoon him too strictly for him to have major fantasy value. He showed why they do that by striking out in a key spot against Riley Martin in the ninth.

The 25-year-old hurler has been dominant through his first four starts at Triple-A Rochester this season, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and a 27/8 K/BB ratio over 18 1/3 innings. He’s set to make his MLB debut on Friday against the White Sox in Chicago. Miles Mikolas had been scheduled to start on Friday, it’s unclear if he’s being pushed back or is being shifted to a long relief role. Cornelio makes for a strong streaming option in deeper mixed leagues for Friday’s debut.