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Joey Wiemer

WSH Left Fielder #21

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Joey Wiemer is starting in center field and batting ninth against the Phillies on Monday.

It’s Wiemer’s first start against a right-handed starter this season, but he has gone 6-for-6 with two home runs to start the season, so it was bound to happen. Jacob Young is getting his first day off today, which allowed Wiemer to slide into center field with James Wood moving into right field and Jose Tena entering the lineup at designated hitter.
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Brent Rooker

ATH Designated Hitter #25

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Brent Rooker (knee) returned to the Athletics’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Astros.

Rooker was held out of the lineup on Thursday against the Cubs, though he did appear as a pinch hitter. He’s serving as the A’s designated hitter and batting cleanup against Astros’ right-hander Peter Lambert on Friday evening in Houston.

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PCA showing signs of offensive breakout in June

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Taylor Walls

TB Shortstop #6

Taylor Walls (hamstring) returned to the Rays’ starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Marlins in Miami.

Walls missed each of the team’s previous two games due to a recurring hamstring issue. He feels much improved after a couple of days off though and is back in there at shortstop and batting ninth against Ryan Gusto and the Marlins on Friday evening in Miami.

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Elvis Alvarado

ATH Relief Pitcher #37

Athletics recalled RHP Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Alvarado, 27, has been knocked around in 10 appearances with the Athletics this season, posting a cringe-inducing 8.38 ERA, 1.86 WHIP and a 9/7 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings. He’ll function in a middle relief role for manager Mark Kotsay and can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

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Joel Kuhnel

ATH Relief Pitcher #67

Athletics designated RHP Joel Kuhnel for assignment.

The 31-year-old hurler came on with a three-run lead to protect in the ninth inning against the Cubs on Thursday afternoon and gave up four runs on five hits to take the loss. That appears to have been the final nail in his coffin. Kuhnel posted a respectable 4.21 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and a 14/6 K/BB ratio over 25 2/3 innings while notching four saves in 25 appearances for the A’s. He shouldn’t be out of work for long.

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LuJames Groover

AZ 3rd Baseman

Diamondbacks selected the contract of INF LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno.

It’s the first trip to the big leagues for the 24-year-old infielder who was selected by the Diamondbacks in the second round of the 2023 draft. Groover was off to a nice start at the Triple-A level, slashing .322/.421/.452 with three homers, 39 RBI, two stolen bases and a 43/37 K/BB ratio across 256 plate appearances. Unless he finds his way into an everyday role, it’s difficult to envision a path to mixed league fantasy relevancy for Groover.

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Jose Fernandez

AZ Designated Hitter #11

Diamondbacks optioned INF Jose Fernandez to Triple-A Reno.

With the Diamondbacks’ infield getting healthy, Fernandez had been relegated to a bench role in recent weeks and it sounds like they want him to continue to get everyday at-bats at the Triple-A level to stay ready if another injury strikes. The 22-year-old held his own with the D’Backs, hitting .255/.289/.352 with three homers, 15 RBI and seven stolen bases in his first 177 plate appearances.

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Taylor Rashi

AZ Relief Pitcher #54

Diamondbacks designated RHP Taylor Rashi for assignment.

The 30-year-old hurler has struggled in three appearances with the Diamondbacks this season, but holds a terrific 1.03 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and a 26/12 K/BB ratio over 26 1/3 innings at Triple-A Reno in the notoriously hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. It wouldn’t be surprising to see another team come calling on waivers.

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Matt Svanson

STL Relief Pitcher #49

Cardinals recalled RHP Matt Svanson from Triple-A Memphis.

Svanson was optioned to Triple-A on May 24 after struggling to an 8.77 ERA and 1.95 WHIP across his first 25 2/3 innings. With Ryan Fernandez (back) hitting the injured list, he’ll get another opportunity to see if he can get his season back on track in a middle relief role.

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Ryan Fernandez

STL Relief Pitcher #64

Cardinals placed RHP Ryan Fernandez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 3, with lower back pain.

Fernandez has pitched very well in his first seven appearances with the Cardinals, registering a 1.86 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and a 17/5 K/BB ratio across 9 2/3 innings. No word yet on how long he’ll be shelved for, but back injuries are notoriously tricky. Matt Svanson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move to take his spot in the Cardinals’ bullpen.

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Thomas Saggese

STL Left Fielder #25

Cardinals optioned INF/OF Thomas Saggese to Triple-A Memphis.

Saggese has really struggled with the bat in his limited time with the Cardinals this season, slashing a woeful .184/.244/.276 with just one homer and four RBI in 82 plate appearances. With Lars Nootbaar (heel) returning from the injured list on Friday, he was squeezed off of the active roster. He should get another opportunity with the big league club before the summer is through.

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