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Simpson

Simpson looked a bit rusty following a three-game layoff due to a lingering thumb issue. The 25-year-old speedster managed to avoid a potential trip to the injured list and shouldn’t require any additional time off.

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.

Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters Simpson will receive another full day off to address a lingering thumb bruise that he’s been dealing with since last week. The 25-year-old speedster is available off the bench. The hope is that the additional rest puts the ailment to bed. Austin Slater gets the nod in left field to face Red Sox lefty Connelly Early on Monday night with Simpson missing his third straight game.

It’s the second straight game that Simpson has missed due to a thumb contusion that has been bothering him throughout the week. It still doesn’t sound like something that’s going to require a trip to the injured list, but fantasy managers should be sure to monitor his status on Monday just to be on the safe side. Ryan Vilade will start in his place in left field and will bat seventh against Marlins’ right-hander Sandy Alcantara on Sunday.

Rays manager Kevin Cash divulged Friday that Simpson has been playing through a thumb contusion that he suffered earlier this week. The 25-year-old speedster figures to avoid a trip to the injured list, but that’s hardly a lock. He’ll get some extra time off to rest and hopefully put the issue to bed. Richie Palacios is in left field with Victor Mesa Jr. in the opposite corner on Saturday afternoon. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day heading into Sunday’s series finale in Miami.

Simpson suffered the injury during the series against the Tigers to start the week and has been playing through it. He aggravated it during Friday’s game against the Marlins, which prompted his early removal. Cash noted that it’s not likely to require a trip to the injured list and Simpson is still considered day-to-day.

Simpson was hospitalized to receive stitches after cutting his lip open on a head-first slide into second base where his helmet came off and struck him in the mouth during Monday’s series opener. The 25-year-old is feeling well enough to get back in the lineup without missing any additional time. It’s a positive development for the Rays and fantasy managers after a scary few moments following the incident.

Simpson received stitches at a local hospital after splitting his lip on a head-first slide into second base where his helmet fell off and struck him in the mouth during Monday’s series opener against the Tigers. The 25-year-old speedy outfielder is dealing with a significant amount of lower-lip swelling to the point that he’s having difficulty speaking. However, Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters he could potentially be in the lineup for Tuesday’s contest.

Simpson was left bloodied when his helmet fell off and struck his mouth as he slid headfirst into second base. The 25-year-old speedster finished 1-for-2 at the plate. There should be an update on his status following the contest.

Simpson had a nice day at the plate, but he was caught stealing on his lone attempt. He’s now been thrown out on four straight steal attempts, leaving him 14-for-22 on the year. If it causes him to do less running, then he’s just not going to do much else to be helpful in fantasy leagues.