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Carlos Santana

AZ 1st Baseman #41

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Carlos Santana (groin) reaggravated his previous adductor strain while playing for Triple-A Reno over the weekend.

Santana reinjured his shoulder over the weekend while on a minor league rehab assignment and won’t be returning to Arizona’s lineup anytime soon. The 40-year-old’s ongoing absence means even more job security for unexpected late-career breakout sensation Ildemaro Vargas at first base.
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Source: Nick Piecoro

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Jose Altuve

HOU 2nd Baseman #27

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Jose Altuve is not in the Astros’ starting lineup for Friday evening’s tilt against the Rangers.

There haven’t been any reports of any lingering ailments for the 36-year-old infielder, so we’ll assume that this is just a regular day of rest for Altuve. Brice Matthews will start in his place at second base and will bat leadoff for the Astros against Rangers’ right-hander Jack Leiter.
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Grayson Rodriguez

LAA Starting Pitcher #21

Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder) is set to make his highly anticipated Angels’ debut on Sunday against the Dodgers.

The 26-year-old right-hander has worked his way back from a shoulder ailment that cost him the first seven weeks of the season. When he takes the hill against the Dodgers on Sunday it will be his first time on a big league mound since July of 2024. Rodriguez struck out 11 batters over 4 2/3 innings in his final minor league rehab start and shouldn’t have any major workload restrictions in Sunday’s debut.

Source: Rhett Bollinger

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Nasim Nuñez

WSH 2nd Baseman #26
Nasim Nuñez is not in the Nationals’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Orioles.

It appears to be a routine night off for the speedy infielder, though he’s hitting just .202/.310/.226 through his first 149 plate appearances on the season so this could start to become a regular occurrence. Jorbit Vivas will start in his place at second base and bat seventh for the Nationals against Shane Baz and the O’s.
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Source: MLB

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Byron Buxton

MIN Center Fielder #25

Byron Buxton is not in Minnesota’s starting lineup on Friday against the Brewers.

Not good, to say the least. It’s the second game in a row Buxton has missed. We haven’t seen a real update about him just yet, but we’re sure the Twins will say something in the coming hours.

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Source: MLB Lineups

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Ricky Vanasco

DET Relief Pitcher #57

Tigers optioned RHP Ricky Vanasco to Triple-A Toledo.

Surely that’s not Ricky Nolasco, you’d think. And you’d be right. He doesn’t spell his name like Nolasco at all. Vanasco had a 14.54 ERA in 4 1/3 innings for the Tigers over four appearances. The 27-year-old figures to be back at some point with another chance as a fresh arm later this year due to his great work with the Mud Hens.

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Connor Seabold

DET Relief Pitcher #43

Tigers activated RHP Connor Seabold from the 15-day injured list.

He’ll be back in Detroit’s bullpen mix after missing a few weeks with an ankle injury. Seabold isn’t high enough in the pecking order to be a major player in holds or saves leagues, but he had pitched to a 4.09 ERA in 11 innings (eight appearances) in April before the injury.

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Owen Caissie

MIA Right Fielder #17
Owen Caissie is not in Miami’s starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Rays.

With LHP Ian Seymour reportedly opening, the Marlins have decided it’s time for a classic Christopher Morel #RevengeGame. Caissie is hitting .156/.237/.250 in his last 13 games with just one homer and stolen base apiece.
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Source: MLB Lineups

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Adolis García

PHI Right Fielder #53

Adolis García is not in Philadelphia’s starting lineup against the Pirates on Friday.

Edmundo Sosa is taking a turn in left field, with Brandon Marsh shifting to right to cover for García. García is hitless in his last four games with eight strikeouts, lowering his season line to .222/.286/.348 in 175 plate appearances. He looks no better than he has in either of the last two years with the Rangers.

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Trevor Story

BOS Shortstop #10

Trevor Story is not in Boston’s starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Braves.

Hitting .206/.244/.303 despite 41 games played with just three homers and four steals, it makes sense to plead caution on dropping Story in fantasy because he had a similarly poor stretch to start last season. Shortstop also hasn’t had many non-obvious pickups waiting in the wings to displace him this year. Perhaps a day off will help him get right — playing everyday certainly hasn’t yet.

Source: MLB Lineups

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Brian Fitzpatrick

MIL Relief Pitcher

Brewers optioned LHP Brian Fitzpatrick to Triple-A Nashville.

The Brew Crew needed the spot for tonight’s starter, Coleman Crow, but Fitzpatrick should be back in due time after posting a 1.59 ERA in his four major league appearances this season.

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