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It’ll be Edmundo Sosa against LHP Anthony Kay. Stott had started the last six games, including one against a left-hander, and has essentially been a full-time player under new manager Don Mattingly. It’s Sosa’s first start since May 27.

This is a tough break for the 20-year-old, who has a 2.43 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 118/31 K/BB ratio in 71 innings across 18 starts this season at Single-A and High-A. The injury occurred during his last outing on July 24th, and there is no timeline for his return right now.

At this point, you have to wonder how much longer Marsee can hold off Esteury Ruiz, and he could be in line for a trip to Triple-A when Owen Caissie (calf) is back from the injured list. Marsee is hitting .195/.315/.288 on the season with five home runs and 19 steals in 410 plate appearances. He does have an Outs Above Average of 5 in center field, which is likely saving his job right now, but his Defensive Runs Saved is -12, so not all metrics are convinced that he’s a good defender.

Not only is Acuña Jr. at the top of the lineup, but he’s right back into the outfield, which is a great sign for his health. Drake Baldwin will DH this game and hit second, with Joey Bart starting behind the dish and hitting eighth.

This is Beavers’ fifth straight start and fourth straight start as the leadoff hitter. The 24-year-old has received inconsistent playing time this season, but he is hitting .321/.406/.393 in nine games since the All-Star break with four RBI, one steal, and an 8/3 K/BB ratio. Of course, he has only been caught stealing twice, which isn’t ideal, but his pulled groundball approach has been working for his batting average, and hitting atop the batting order should hopefully begin to lead to some runs scored for Beavers as well.

The 26-year-old had his first MLB hit and home run the other day. He has gone 1-for-5 in two games with the Pirates and will go back to being organizational depth in the minors.

Rodriguez missed a little under three weeks with a left glute strain. He began his rehab assignment on Friday, and apparently that was enough for the Pirates. He’s having a solid season and is an option in fantasy formats if you just lost Shea Langeliers.

McCullers had been designated for assignment on Sunday. It appears that he cleared waivers and will now become a free agent. The veteran has a 6.55 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 44 innings this season for the Astros and Brewers.

The 25-year-old is hitting .232/.299/.420 for the White Sox in 77 plate appearances this season. He should be an option against left-handed pitching until the team adds another bat at the trade deadline. If they don’t, he may be supplanted anyway when Austin Hays (calf) comes off the injured list.

Caissie had been swinging in the cage without an issue but has now progressed to on-field batting practice. The next step would presumably be facing live pitching before potentially beginning a rehab assignment. Those rehab games could start as soon as next week, and he could be back in Miami by the middle of August if all goes well.

Krook was just re-signed by the team last Monday after being designated for assignment for the first time. He had elected free agency then but wound up returning to the Nationals, which may suggest the market wasn’t robust. He could wind up with the Nationals for a third time.