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Matt McLain, who is off to a brutal start hitting .183 (13-for-71) with three extra-base hits and three steals in 20 games, takes a seat with Stewart getting a look at second base for the second time this season. Nathaniel Lowe gets into the lineup at the cold corner. It’s far too early for Cincinnati to consider any significant changes, but McLain’s slow start opens the door for Stewart to see additional time at the keystone. That would be a significant development for his fantasy appeal if he gains eligibility at one of the thinnest positions in the game.

Mendoza confirmed multiple reports earlier on Tuesday that Soto would return for Wednesday’s contest after missing just over two weeks with a right calf strain. Fantasy managers should prepare to have him back in their lineups. His return will provide a much-needed lift for the free-falling Mets, who have lost 11 straight games.

Mendoza added that Kodai Senga will remain in New York’s rotation with David Peterson going to the bullpen. It sounds like they want to give Senga, who will take the ball on Saturday against the Rockies instead, some additional time to work through his recent issues with Peterson shifting to a long relief role. It’s been a nightmare season for the Mets but Scott has always been an interesting arm and could have fantasy appeal in deeper mixed leagues. The former top pitching prospect hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since undergoing Tommy John surgery back in 2024. He’s posted a lackluster 5.27 ERA despite a 17/2 K/BB ratio across 13 2/3 innings at Triple-A Syracuse this season.

Grisham, 29, will get a break against southpaw Connelly Ealy and the Boston staff. Randal Grichuk will get the start in Grisham’s place and left field while hitting sixth.

Johnson has been up-and-down a couple of times already in 2026, and that’s likely to continue over the summer months. Alan Rangel is up to provide a fresh arm for the Philadelphia relief corps.

Rangel will have a chance to help the Phillies’ bullpen for the first time in 2026. The right-hander provides a fresh arm with Seth Johnson optioned to Triple-A to make room.

Snell’s appearance will be his first official rehab start as he works his way back from shoulder fatigue that has sidelined him for all of 2026. The 33-year-old southpaw will likely need to make at least a couple of these before he’s ready to go, but assuming no setbacks, he should be back at some point in May.

As expected, Morel is beginning his rehab assignment for his left oblique strain with the Jumbo Shrimp. The 26-year-old has been shelved since just before the start of the regular season, and he’ll likely need a handful of games at least before getting a chance to play for Miami.

Johnson was just signed to a minor league contract by the Astros on Sunday, and now the 30-year-old will get a chance to help the Houston bench after Taylor Trammell was placed on the injured list with a groin strain.

Roa is now off the 40-man roster. The Astros will have three days to trade the right-hander, or they risk losing him to the waiver wire. if he goes unclaimed, he’ll report back to Sugar Land or can elect free agency.

Trammell was removed from Monday’s game against the Guardians with the groin injury, and imaging revealed the strain. The 28-year-old will get a chance to recover on the injured list and will be out for at least a couple of weeks.