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Williams played a starring role during New York’s 12th consecutive loss on Tuesday night when he failed to record an out during an ugly meltdown against the Twins where he walked three batters and was charged with a pair of runs. The 31-year-old has struggled mightily in his Mets debut, compiling a bloated 9.95 ERA and 11/6 K/BB ratio across 6 1/3 innings over eight appearances. The hedge here for fantasy managers is to pick up Luke Weaver, who has plenty of closing experience, on the chance that he gets a look in the next save chance for the Mets.

It was starting to look like maybe the trade rumors were bothering Goodman, as he’d gone 0-for-12 with nine strikeouts in his previous three games. He’s now tied for second in the majors with 33 homers. He has two more than last year, when he set a record for Rockies catchers. Barring a trade or an injury, he’ll almost certainly become the first Rockies hitter to reach 40 homers since Nolan Arenado in 2019 and maybe the first to reach 45 since Todd Helton hit 49 in 2001 to tie the franchise record established by Larry Walker in 1997.

He struck out three, all on his changeup. Feltner had lost three starts in a row, giving up 17 earned runs over 11 2/3 innings in the process. This makes him 4-6 with a 5.75 ERA overall, and he’ll pitch in St. Louis next.

Avila’s last two starts have seen him give up nine runs and walked seven in seven innings, taking his ERA to 5.53. The Royals don’t have any great options for replacing at the moment, but they surely will be looking for pitching depth if they continue to sell.

Rave should have gotten a look as a starter against righties earlier than he did, but he’s probably on a good path to regular playing time as a platoon guy the rest of the way now that the Royals are selling. He should prove to be of use in AL-only leagues at least.

Soto’s save was his 14th of the season. He recorded one strikeout in a perfect ninth inning. Soto’s save was just his third since June 16. He’s allowed two runs in 11 1/3 innings since the beginning of July.

Ashcraft gave up two hits, walked one and struck out five. He improved to 11-4 with the win. Ashcraft didn’t allow a hit until the fourth inning and the only run he allowed came on a solo home run by Jose Trevino in the fifth inning. Ashcraft has a 3.98 ERA. He’s lined up to face the Brewers on the road on Thursday.