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Ceddanne Rafaela

BOS Center Fielder #3

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Ceddanne Rafaela is not in the Red Sox’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Padres.

Rafaela has started nearly every game this season, so he’ll get a well-deserved rest in this one. Masataka Yoshida will start in left field and bat sixth for the Red Sox while Jarren Duran slides over to cover center.
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Source: MLB

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Tyler Freeman

COL Right Fielder #2

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Tyler Freeman was scratched from the Rockies’ starting lineup on Sunday due to tightness in his lower back.

Freeman had been scheduled to start in right field and bat second for the Rockies. He’s considered day-to-day. Jordan Beck, who had been scheduled to get the afternoon off, replaced him in the lineup and will bat seventh against Taijuan Walker and the Phillies.

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Source: Colorado Rockies

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Ryan Johnson

LAA Starting Pitcher #32

Ryan Johnson was scratched from his scheduled start against the Mariners on Sunday due to illness.

There had been speculation when George Klassen was announced as the starter on Sunday that Johnson was simply getting booted from the rotation after being shelled in his first start, but it sounds like he’s just a bit under the weather. No word yet on when he’ll take his next turn in the Halos’ rotation.

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Source: Rhett Bollinger

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Brett Baty

NYM 3rd Baseman #7

Brett Baty was scratched from the Mets’ lineup on Sunday due to a jammed left thumb.

Mets’ manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that Baty suffered the injury on a head-first slide during Saturday’s game. The Mets aren’t concerned that it’s going to be a long-term issue and there are no additional tests planned. He should be considered day-to-day.

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Source: Anthony DiComo

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Rafael Devers

SF Designated Hitter #16

Rafael Devers will make his first start at first base on Sunday against the Mets.

Devers had been limited to being the team’s designated hitter after battling through a hamstring issue that cropped up at the end of spring training. It sounds like all is well now though and he’s ready to handle his position defensively once again. Jerar Encarnacion will serve as the team’s designated hitter on Sunday and will bat seventh against Kodai Senga and the Mets.

Source: Alex Pavlovic

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Brendan Donovan

SEA 2nd Baseman #33

Brendan Donovan (groin) remains out of the Mariners’ starting lineup for Sunday’s battle against the Angels.

Donovan will go through pregame drills on the field on Sunday, but he wants to be extra cautious after undergoing double sports hernia surgery last year. He’s encouraged that his MRI came back clean and is expected to avoid the injured list, it’s just going to take him another day or two before he rejoins the lineup.

Source: Brad Adam

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Merrill Kelly

AZ Starting Pitcher #29

Diamondbacks’ skipper Torey Lovullo told reporters on Sunday that Merrill Kelly (back) will make one additional minor league rehab start before joining the team’s rotation.

Kelly looked sharp in his latest start at Triple-A Reno on Friday, hurling five scoreless innings while getting up to 72 pitches. He’ll make one more start there this week and as long as everything goes smoothly, he’ll join the D’Backs for their road trip against the Orioles in Baltimore.

Source: Nick Piecoro

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Pete Fairbanks

MIA Relief Pitcher #29

Pete Fairbanks will work as an opener for the Marlins on Sunday against the Yankees.

Fairbanks is expected to hit the paternity list following Sunday’s game as he joins his wife to welcome a new addition to their family. With the start of the game being delayed by rain though, they’ll make sure he gets his work in early before leaving. Fantasy managers should plan to be without him for the first couple of days next week.

Source: Isaac Azout

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Juan Soto

NYM Right Fielder #22

Juan Soto (calf) remained out of the Mets’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Giants.

It’s the second straight start that Soto has missed after suffering a mild right calf strain during Friday’s contest. It’s encouraging that he has yet to be placed on the injured list, but that could change if he’s not ready to go for Tuesday’s series opener against the Diamondbacks.

Source: Mike Mayer

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Brett Baty

NYM 3rd Baseman #7

Brett Baty was scratched from the Mets’ starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Giants.

No word yet on the reason for the late scratch. Jared Young will take his place in right field and will bat fifth against Giants’ right-hander Logan Webb on Sunday. Look for the Mets to provide an update on Baty’s status at some point before the end of the day.

Source: Mike Mayer

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Joey Lucchesi

LAA Relief Pitcher #67

Angels designated LHP Joey Lucchesi for assignment.

Lucchesi struggled in his three appearances out of the Angels’ bullpen, posting a miserable 7.71 ERA, 3.43 WHIP and a 2/4 K/BB ratio over 2 1/3 innings. He has had enough success at the big league level that another bullpen-needy team may be willing to take a chance on him on waivers.

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