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Bailey Ober

MIN Starting Pitcher #17

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Bailey Ober allowed four runs on 10 hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Red Sox on Monday.

Ober sat 89.6 mph on his fastball, which is down from last season but up from the 88.8 mph mark he had in his last outing. Still, it didn’t much matter. He allowed ten hard-hit baseballs on the day while walking three and striking out three. It’s impossible to recommend him in fantasy leagues right now.

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Brendan Donovan

SEA 2nd Baseman #33

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Brendan Donovan (hip) was held out of the Mariners’ starting lineup once again on Sunday.

It’s the second straight start that Donovan has missed due to tightness in his left hip. Leo Rivas will start in his place at the hot corner and will bat ninth for the Mariners on Sunday afternoon against MacKenzie Gore and the Rangers.
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Willi Castro

COL Left Fielder #3

Willi Castro (hand) has returned to the Rockies’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s battle against the Dodgers.

Castro missed each of the team’s previous three ballgames due to a lingering hand issue after he was hit by a pitch earlier in the week. The versatile 28-year-old has struggled at the plate to open the 2026 campaign, slashing .214/.279/.339 with just one homer, eight RBI and one stolen base in his first 61 plate appearances.

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Teoscar Hernández

LAD Right Fielder #37
Teoscar Hernández is not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Sunday afternoon’s soiree against the Rockies at Coors Field.

It’s unfortunate for fantasy managers that he’s getting his breather against Michael Lorenzen and at Coors Field, but Hernández deserves a day off every once in a while. Alex Call will start in his place in left field and bat sixth for the Dodgers while Ryan Ward makes his big league debut, starting at first base and batting seventh.
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Christopher Morel

MIA Left Fielder #5

Christopher Morel (oblique) has reported to Triple-A Jacksonville with the expectation that he’ll begin his minor league rehab assignment at some point this week.

Morel has been shelved since March 25 due to a left oblique strain. He was given a timeline of 4-6 weeks for his return, which seems to put him right on schedule. It’s unclear how many at-bats he’ll need at the Triple-A level before he’s able to return and help out the Marlins.

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Jayden Murray

HOU Starting Pitcher #70

Astros recalled Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Murray was just optioned out on Monday, but he’ll return with Joey Loperfido (quad) landing on the injured list. The 29-year-old hurler allowed two runs over two innings in his lone appearance with the Astros this season. He’ll add a fresh arm to their middle relief corps on Sunday.

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Doug Nikhazy

CWS Starting Pitcher #51

White Sox optioned LHP Doug Nikhazy to Triple-A Charlotte.

The 26-year-old southpaw was with the White Sox for just two games this time around, allowing one run on one hit and two walks in his two innings of work. Osvaldo Bido joined the team’s active roster on Sunday to take Nikhazy’s spot.

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Wilmy Sanchez

NYY Relief Pitcher

Yankees acquired RHP Wilmy Sanchez from the Astros for INF Braden Shewmake.

The 22-year-old right-hander was off to a very strong start at Double-A Corpus Christi, posting a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and an 8/4 K/BB ratio across seven innings in his first five appearances. He’ll add minor league bullpen depth for the Yankees.

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Braden Shewmake

HOU Shortstop #89

Astros acquired INF Braden Shewmake from the Yankees for RHP Wilmy Sanchez.

Shewmake, 28, was off to a slow start at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, slashing .250/.314/.313 with zero homers, one RBI and one stolen base in his first 36 plate appearances. A glove-first infielder, Shewmake will add depth at the Triple-A level for the Astros.

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Joey Loperfido

HOU Left Fielder #10

Astros placed OF Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 18, with a right quad strain.

As expected, Loperfido will be sidelined for at least a week while he continues to work his way through a right quad strain. Dustin Harris joined the Astros on Sunday to take Loperfido’s spot on the active roster.

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Brandon Lowe

PIT 2nd Baseman #5
Brandon Lowe is not in the Pirates’ lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Rays in Pittsburgh.

Lowe plays against some left-handers, but he’ll get a well-deserved day off against Rays’ southpaw Shane McClanahan in this one. At least part of the day, as he’ll likely be used off the bench in a critical spot if necessary. Nick Gonzales will start in his place at second base and bat second for the Bucs. Ryan O’Hearn and Spencer Horwitz will join him on the bench in this one.
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