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Despite the eventual six-run margin of victory, Miller entered this game at a bit of a tense moment with Heliot Ramos up in the eighth as the tying run. Few moments are truly tense for Miller though as he forced a pop-up to escape that ‘jam’ and then struck out three batters in the following inning. He’s the best closer in the league and it’s truly not even close.

Donovan returns to Seattle’s leadoff spot following a two-game absence due to groin soreness. It’s an extremely encouraging development that the 29-year-old second baseman managed to avoid a trip to the injured list. He’s gotten off to a sizzling-hot start at the plate in his Mariners debut, hitting .370 (10-for-27) with two homers, four RBI and one steal through eight games.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters they’re going to wait as long as possible before Monday’s series opener against the Dodgers before determining whether Barger will require a trip to the injured list. The 26-year-old is dealing with a relatively minor ankle issue after awkwardly crossing first base on Sunday but could still wind up needing some additional time off. He’s best left on the bench for fantasy purposes outside of extremely deep mixed leagues and AL-only formats out of an abundance of caution.

The Padres are going to stick with Laureano atop their lineup, and Fernando Tatis Jr. hitting second, despite going 0-for-5 out of the top spot during Sunday’s series finale against the Red Sox. It’s a definite boost to his fantasy stock if he’s able to cement himself as San Diego’s primary table-setter moving forward.

De Los Santos rejoins Houston’s bullpen mix prior to Monday’s series opener at Coors Field against the Rockies. The 30-year-old opened the regular season on the shelf recovering from a knee sprain. He’ll operate in middle relief situations for the Astros.

Paredes returns to Houston’s active roster prior to Monday’s series opener against the Rockies at Coors Field. The 27-year-old corner infielder started six of seven games to open the year and will continue splitting time between the hot corner and DH, which is a drag on his fantasy value, limiting his appeal to deeper mixed leagues for now.

Whitcomb’s latest stint with the Astros wound up lasting just a few days while Isaac Paredes was away from the club on bereavement leave. The 27-year-old has put up some big-time numbers at the Triple-A level, and offers a ton of defensive versatility, but he’s struggled to gain any sort of traction at the highest level.

Mountcastle finds himself in Baltimore’s lineup for just the second time this season with his lone start coming back on March 31. It’ll be Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers on the bench with Mountcastle and Tyler O’Neill getting an opportunity to face White Sox opener Grant Taylor, who has been excellent this season.

No surprise here after Freeman was scratched from Sunday’s series finale against the Phillies with lower back tightness. The 26-year-old will get some extra time off to rest the issue with Troy Johnston patrolling right field.

Duran takes a seat for just the second time this season with Masataka Yoshida in left field to face Brewers righty Brandon Woodruff. The 29-year-old has gotten off to an extremely slow start at the dish, hitting .200 (6-for-30) with two extra-base hits, four RBI and two steals through eight games.

The Massachusetts native will be ready to face his hometown club after sitting out Sunday’s game against the Royals due to a lingering oblique issue that forced him from the nightcap of Saturday’s twin bill. The 25-year-old outfielder is back in right field and batting seventh to face Red Sox righty Brayan Bello.