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George Klassen

LAA Starting Pitcher

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Angels selected the contract of RHP George Klassen from Triple-A Salt Lake.

Left-hander Joey Lucchesi was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Klassen will be thrown right into the fire for the Angels, starting on Sunday against the Mariners. It’s unclear if Ryan Johnson is being bumped from the rotation entirely after his poor season debut, or simply getting pushed back. Klassen, 24, posted a 6.43 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 14/9 K/BB ratio over 14 innings during five appearances in Cactus League play.
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Ramón Laureano

SD Left Fielder #5

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Ramón Laureano is leading off Monday’s series opener against the Pirates.

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.
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Isaac Paredes

HOU 3rd Baseman #15

Astros activated 3B Isaac Paredes from the bereavement list.

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.

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Shay Whitcomb

HOU Left Fielder #14

Astros optioned INF/OF Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land.

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.

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Ryan Mountcastle

BAL 1st Baseman #6
Ryan Mountcastle is at DH and batting sixth on Monday against the White Sox.

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.
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Tyler Freeman

COL Right Fielder #2
Tyler Freeman (back) remains out of the lineup for Monday’s contest against the Astros.

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.
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Jarren Duran

BOS Left Fielder #16
Jarren Duran is not in the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Brewers.

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.
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Sal Frelick

MIL Right Fielder #10

Sal Frelick (oblique) is back in the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Red Sox.

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.

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Brandon Lockridge

MIL Left Fielder #20
Brandon Lockridge (hip) is not in the lineup for Monday’s game against the Red Sox.

Lockridge has been playing through a minor hip issue. He’ll get a break in this one with red-hot Garrett Mitchell patrolling center field and Blake Perkins in left.
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Jared Koenig

MIL Relief Pitcher #47

Jared Koenig (elbow) will be out at least 2-4 weeks, according to Brewers manager Pat Murphy.

Koenig hit the shelf earlier on Monday with a left elbow sprain but it sounds like he’ll avoid surgery for now. The big concern is how his elbow responds after some time off from throwing, which will likely determine whether he returns at some point in late April or early May.

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Source: Curt Hogg

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Jordan Westburg

BAL 3rd Baseman #11

Jordan Westburg (elbow) has been cleared to resume throwing.

Westburg remains without a definitive return timetable as he goes the rest and recovery route with a UCL sprain in his right elbow. The 27-year-old infielder figures to be sidelined until at least late May or early June, even in a best-case scenario.

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Source: Jake Rill

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