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  • Michael Toglia serving as 27th man this weekend
    Michael Toglia will serve as the Rockies’ 27th man for this weekend’s Mexico City series against the Astros.

    Advice: Toglia stuck around with the Rockies earlier this week after being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque and could potentially get into a game this weekend down in Mexico City before heading back to the minors. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
    Michael TogliaCOL - 1B,OF
    3:05 pm vs HOU
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  • D-backs optimistic Zac Gallen makes next start
    Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo expressed optimism late Friday that Zac Gallen (hamstring) will make his next start.

    Advice: Gallen was removed from Friday’s start against the Mariners in the sixth inning for precautionary reasons after experiencing right hamstring tightness. The 28-year-old righty has dealt with similar hamstring issues in the past, which is why Arizona didn’t want to take any chances. There should be some clarity on his status at some point in a few days when he throws his usual between-starts bullpen session, but for the moment, fantasy managers should plan on him taking the ball on Wednesday against the Dodgers at Chase Field. Rotoworld 21 minutes ago
     
  • Back in starting lineup
    Yoshida will start at designated hitter and bat sixth in Saturday's game against the Cubs, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

    Advice: Yoshida was not in Boston's starting lineup over the last four games, though he did appear in two contests as a pinch hitter. His absence over the last three games coincided with Rafael Devers starting at DH after missing time due to a left bone bruise, and the Red Sox appear reluctant to start Yoshida in the outfield early in the season. Devers will shift to third base for Saturday's game, while Yoshida resumes his role as the designated hitter against Cubs right-hander Ben Brown. Rotowire.com 24 minutes ago
     
  • Nick Pivetta (elbow) targeting early May return
    Nick Pivetta (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters on Saturday in a 50-pitch live batting practice session.

    Advice: The tentative plan is for Pivetta to make a minor league rehab start next week before returning to Boston’s starting rotation the following week to take the ball during a brief two-game set against the Braves. The 31-year-old righty has been on the shelf since early April due to a mild right elbow strain. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago
    Nick PivettaBOS - SP,RP
    1:10 pm vs CHC
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  • Vaughn Grissom likely to return Tuesday vs. Giants
    Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) is likely to make his Red Sox debut on Tuesday against the Giants.

    Advice: Grissom is slated to play in a pair of rehab contests this weekend for Triple-A Worcester before joining the Red Sox at Fenway Park for Tuesday’s series opener against San Francisco. The 23-year-old has been out since spring training due to groin and hamstring issues. Rotoworld 31 minutes ago
     
  • George Springer gets rare day off Saturday
    George Springer is not in the lineup for Saturday’s showdown against the Dodgers.

    Advice: It’s a rare day off for Springer, who has started seven consecutive contests since April 20. The 34-year-old veteran outfielder has been in Toronto’s lineup for all but two of their contests this season. It’ll be Bo Bichette in the leadoff spot and rookie Addison Barger drawing a start in right field as the Blue Jays face Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow at the Rogers Centre. Rotoworld 36 minutes ago
     
  • Not starting Saturday
    Kiner-Falefa is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Kiner-Falefa will retreat to the bench after going 1-for-4 in the series opener Friday. Righty-hitting Ernie Clement will start at third base Saturday and bat eighth against Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
    Isiah Kiner-FalefaTOR - 2B,3B,OF
    12:07 pm vs LAD
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  • Sitting Saturday
    Springer is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Springer has gone 7-for-28 with two doubles and a solo home run since his last day off April 19. Addison Barger will make his third major-league start in right field Saturday and bat ninth against Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Rotowire.com 42 minutes ago
     
  • Muncy, Outman, Lux on the bench against lefty
    Max Muncy, James Outman and Gavin Lux are not in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Blue Jays.

    Advice: The trio of lefties will take a seat with lefty Yusei Kikuchi toeing the rubber at the Rogers Centre. It’ll be lefty-masher Enrique Hernández at third base, rookie Andy Pages patrolling center field and versatile superstar Mookie Betts at the keystone. Rotoworld 43 minutes ago