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Kyle Schwarber

PHI Designated Hitter #12

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Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly told reporters Kyle Schwarber (illness) was available to pinch-hit during Wednesday’s loss to the Reds.

Mattingly added that Schwarber was available, but they didn’t get to a spot in the ninth inning where they felt like they could use him an eventual 9-4 loss. The 33-year-old slugger has missed three consecutive games due to illness, but the fact that he was available to pinch-hit strongly implies that he’ll be ready for Friday’s series opener against the Guardians.

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Source: Lochlahn March

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Brandon Young

BAL Starting Pitcher #63

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Saturday’s game between the Tigers and Orioles has been postponed due to inclement weather.

The clubs ultimately decided there wasn’t enough of a window in the forecast at Camden Yards that it made sense to try to start this contest. It’ll be made up as a split doubleheader on Sunday instead. Fantasy managers should anticipate Saturday’s original starters — Framber Valdez and Brandon Young — taking the ball at some point during the twin bill.
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Source: Baltimore Orioles

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'Continue to trust' Bichette after return to form

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Jordan Leasure

CWS Relief Pitcher #49

White Sox recalled RHP Jordan Leasure from Triple-A Charlotte.

Leasure returns to Chicago’s relief corps with Jordan Hicks landing on the shelf with a lat strain. The 27-year-old has struggled to an underwhelming 6.06 ERA across 16 1/3 innings at the highest level this season. He’ll operate in low-leverage spots for the White Sox until he turns things around.

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Jordan Hicks

CWS Relief Pitcher #44

White Sox placed RHP Jordan Hicks on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 21, with a right lat strain.

Hicks has been marginally better this season, posting a 5.60 ERA across 17 2/3 innings after logging an abysmal 6.95 ERA over 67 1/3 innings between the Red Sox and Giants last year.

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A.J. Ewing

NYM Center Fielder
A.J. Ewing is in center field and hitting sixth on Saturday against the Marlins.

It’s the highest Ewing has hit for New York since being called up back on May 12. The 21-year-old speedster leapfrogs veteran second baseman Marcus Semien after hitting .281/.425/.438 with one homer and two steals in 11 games to open his career.
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Jonathan Pintaro

NYM Relief Pitcher #91

Mets recalled RHP Jonathan Pintaro from Triple-A Syracuse.

Pintaro, who made one relief appearance for the Mets last year, earns another look after posting a solid 2.81 ERA and 32/12 K/BB ratio across 25 2/3 innings for Triple-A Syracuse this season. He’ll operate in low-leverage spots for the Mets.

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Zach Thornton

NYM Starting Pitcher
Mets optioned LHP Zach Thornton to Triple-A Syracuse.

All signs point to Jonah Tong sticking around for another turn in New York’s rotation after tossing three scoreless frames in his season debut on Friday night. Thornton heads back to the minors after allowing four runs over 4 1/3 innings against the Nationals in his big-league debut earlier this week. The unheralded 24-year-old control artist figures to get another chance when injuries or ineffectiveness create an opportunity later this season.
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Kazuma Okamoto

TOR 3rd Baseman #7
Kazuma Okamoto is out of the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Pirates.

Okamoto won’t have to face Pirates ace Paul Skenes as he gets a breather following five consecutive starts at the hot corner. It’ll be Ernie Clement taking over with Lenyn Sosa at second base. The 29-year-old could use a break since he’s been mired in a slump for a couple weeks, hitting .161 (9-for-56) with one homer and 24 strikeouts over his last 15 games.
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Masataka Yoshida

BOS Designated Hitter #7
Masataka Yoshida is out of the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Twins.

It continues to be a completely bizarre season for Yoshida as he’s basically been eclipsed by unheralded reserve Mickey Gasper and utilityman Andruw Monasterio for at-bats against right-handed pitching since Roman Anthony hit the injured list earlier this month. He can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats until that equation changes.
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Lane Thomas

KC Center Fielder #15

Lane Thomas (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Mariners.

Thomas remains on the bench for the third consecutive game due to an ongoing minor hamstring issue. The 30-year-old came off the bench during Wednesday’s series finale against the Red Sox, so it appears he’s healthy enough to play, if needed. The Royals are probably going to stay away from him as much as possible this weekend to give him extra time off to rest and recover.

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Source: MLB.com

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Oneil Cruz

PIT Center Fielder #15
Oneil Cruz is out of the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays.

Cruz takes a seat with Toronto lefty Patrick Corbin toeing the rubber. It’ll be intriguing prospect Jhostynxon Garcia getting a chance in center field with Nick Gonzales moving up to the leadoff spot. Cruz is hitting .303 (20-for-66) with four homers against lefties this season. However, he’s been struggling a bit of late, hitting just .242 (15-for-62) with one homer and 26 strikeouts over his last 15 games.
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