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Bryan Reynolds

PIT Left Fielder #10

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Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a solo home run on Tuesday in a loss to the Dodgers.

Reynolds went deep for the first time since May 29. He also doubled against lefty reliever Tanner Scott with the Pirates trailing by 10 runs in the ninth inning. The 31-year-old has been ice-cold at the plate since the calendar flipped to June, going 4-for-26 over his last seven games.
Paul Skenes

PIT Starting Pitcher #30

Paul Skenes recorded seven strikeouts and allowed two runs over six innings on Tuesday in a no-decision against the Dodgers.

Skenes generated 19 swinging strikes and needed 103 pitches (62 strikes) to work through six innings against Los Angeles’ star-studded lineup. It was his third straight start where he eclipsed 100 pitches. Max Muncy proved to be the primary thorn in his side, accounting for three of the six hits he allowed, including a game-tying single to shallow right with two outs in the sixth. The 24-year-old fantasy ace holds a stellar 2.84 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 89/15 K/BB ratio across 76 innings through 14 starts. He’ll close out a two-start week with a favorable home matchup against the Marlins on Sunday.
Carson Fulmer

SEA Relief Pitcher #49

Mariners acquired RHP Carson Fulmer from the Pirates for cash.

Fulmer augments Seattle’s middle relief depth on the doorstep of the majors after posting a lackluster 6.35 ERA across 34 innings at the Triple-A level this season. The 32-year-old journeyman hasn’t pitched in the majors since making 13 appearances for the Angels last year. He’s merely organizational depth at this stage of his career.
Oneil Cruz

PIT Center Fielder #15

Oneil Cruz was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers with left hand discomfort.

Jake Mangum takes over in center field. Presumably, the decision to hold Cruz out of the lineup is directly related to a hand laceration that he suffered on a slide into home plate last weekend against Atlanta. There should be an additional update on his status following Tuesday’s showdown, but fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the moment.
Brandon Lowe

PIT 2nd Baseman #5

Brandon Lowe (leg) is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Dodgers.

Oneil Cruz is also back in center field and hitting sixth after a one-game absence due to a hand laceration. There was some serious initial concern after Lowe fouled a ball off his right leg during Saturday’s game against the Braves. However, he somehow managed to avoid serious injury. The 31-year-old veteran is back at second base and hitting second against Dodgers starter Eric Lauer on Tuesday night at PNC Park.
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.
Oneil Cruz

PIT Center Fielder #15

Oneil Cruz is day-to-day with a hand laceration.

Cruz sat out Sunday’s series finale against the Braves after suffering a cut on his hand while sliding into home plate earlier in the series. He’s day-to-day heading into Tuesday’s series opener against the Dodgers.
Yunior Marte

PIT Relief Pitcher #43

Pirates signed RHP Yunior Marte to a minor league contract.

It didn’t take Marte long to find a new opportunity after electing free agency last week. The 31-year-old reliever was removed from Cincinnati’s roster following one appearance. He’ll function as organizational depth for Pittsburgh at Triple-A Indianapolis.
Konnor Griffin

PIT Shortstop #85

Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that Konnor Griffin (forearm) isn’t coming back as soon as originally thought after getting a second opinion from Dr. Keith Meister.

It turns out that Griffin is dealing with a “flexor mass muscle strain,” which means the location of his injury has changed. Cherington said that, given the exact spot of the injury, the team is going to be more cautious with their top prospect’s return. On the positive side, Griffin is asymptomatic at this point, but there are no further details about his return other than that it will be a bit longer than originally expected.
Bubba Chandler

PIT Starting Pitcher #36

Bubba Chandler was used behind an opener in Sunday’s loss to the Braves, allowing two earned runs on one hit over 5 1/3 innings.

Chandler struck out seven and walked two while pitching in bulk relief. Despite entering after an opener, he logged his longest outing since April 17. The Pirates recently bumped Carmen Mlodzinski from the rotation when Jared Jones came back, so Chandler needs to keep pitching like this to hold his spot. His next start lines up for a favorable matchup at home against Miami.

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