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James Wood

WSH Right Fielder #29

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James Wood went 0-for-2 with two walks, a run scored, and a stolen base as the Nationals defeated the Braves on Sunday.

The theft was his eighth of the season. While Wood’s stolen-base attempt rate is slightly below last year, he’s making up for it with extra times on base. He’s also been more efficient on the base paths. He’s currently 8-for-9 after going 15-for-22 last year. He’s becoming a true fantasy superstar in his age-23 campaign.

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Anthony Seigler

BOS 2nd Baseman #48

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Red Sox optioned INF Anthony Seigler to Triple-A Worchester.

Seigler is down after spending a few days with Boston, and it clears room for Garrett Whitlock (knee) on the active roster. Seigler likely will be back before the summer ends.

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Soderstrom 'turning the corner' amid hot streak

June 9, 2026 01:50 PM

Tyler Soderstrom's two-HR day was just the latest sign that the Athletics' slugger is in the middle of a hot streak. Eric Samulski says fantasy managers should expect the ball to "fly off his bat" as summer rolls on.

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Garrett Whitlock

BOS Relief Pitcher #22

Red Sox activated RHP Garrett Whitlock from the 15-day injured list.

Whitlock missed just the minimum 15-day stint after being diagnosed with left knee inflammation. He’ll be one of the key cogs in the bullpen again as a bridge to Aroldis Chapman now that he’s healthy enough to pitch in that role.

Injury

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J.P. Crawford

SEA Shortstop #3

J.P. Crawford underwent a CT scan on his right hand before Tuesday’s game against the Orioles.

Crawford and the Mariners are still awaiting the results of that scan. The 31-year-old was placed on the injured list with a contusion on his right hand prior to Monday’s game against Baltimore, and while some swelling has subsided, he still can’t grip a bat this point. How long Crawford will be out will at least in part be determined by the results of that imaging.

Injury

Source: Daniel Kramer

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Konnor Griffin

PIT Shortstop #85

Konnor Griffin (forearm) is expected to resume throwing Wednesday.

Griffin is currently on the injured list with a right flexor tendon strain, and while testing revealed that his absence will be longer than anticipated, it is positive news that the 20-year-old will be able to toss the ole baseball back and forth. The Pirates aren’t going to take any chances with Griffin, and fantasy managers should be prepared to be without the infielder for the long haul.

Injury

Source: Jason Mackey

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Colt Emerson

SEA Shortstop #85

Colt Emerson (back) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Orioles.

Emerson was scratched from Monday’s lineup due to tightness in his back. He’ll miss at least one more game, and Cole Young will move over from second to shortstop with Ryan Bliss handling keystone duties.

Injury

Source: MLB.com

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Jonathan Aranda

TB 1st Baseman #8
Jonathan Aranda is not in the starting lineup against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Aranda has been a constant for Tampa Bay in 2026, but the 28-year-old will get a rare breather against southpaw Payton Tolle on Tuesday. Ryan Vilade will get the start at first base and hit cleanup while Aranda rests.
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Will Smith

LAD Catcher #16
Will Smith (neck) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Pirates.

Smith will miss his third straight game while dealing with stiffness in his neck. He’ll sit with Dalton Rushing earning another start behind the plate in Smith’s absence.
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Chandler Simpson

TB Left Fielder #14

Chandler Simpson (thumb) is hitting third and playing left field against the Red Sox on Tuesday.

Simpson missed three straight games while dealing with a thumb bruise, but the 25-year-old is back in the middle of the lineup against southpaw Payton Tolle and the Boston bullpen.

Injury

Source: Christopher Smith

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Kyle Backhus

PHI Relief Pitcher #19

Kyle Backhus (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Backhus has been out since the end of April with inflammation in his left elbow. The 28-year-old will likely need to make a handful of rehab appearances before being an option for the Philadelphia bullpen in the middle of June.

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Francisco Alvarez

NYM Catcher #4

Mets activated C Francisco Alvarez off the 10-day injured list.

Alvarez is back after missing ‘only’ a month with the torn left meniscus in his right knee, and he’ll be the starting backstop for New York as long as he remains healthy. Hayden Senger is back to Triple-A Syracuse to make room on the roster.

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