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  • Danny Mendick starts fourth straight games
    Danny Mendick is making his fourth straight start at third base on Monday against the Blue Jays.

    Advice: The 30-year-old has come off the IL and immediately stepped into an everyday role, which is interesting since he’s slashing .224/.255/.367 with a 27.5 percent strikeout rate in 13 games this season. It’s a lost season for the White Sox and Mendick is not on fantasy radars. Rotoworld Today, 8:58 am
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Rangers optioned Wendzel to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Wendzel is just 2-for-29 at the plate this season and hadn't played in more than a week, so this transaction comes as no surprise. The Rangers have not announced a corresponding move, but Grant speculates that Sam Huff could be recalled. Rotowire.com Today, 8:49 am
     
  • Yankees option Oswald Peraza to Triple-A
    Yankees activated INF Oswald Peraza from the 10-day injured list; optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

    Advice: Peraza was placed on the IL with a shoulder strain during spring training, which gave Oswaldo Cabrera the chance to compete for a starting job. The Yankees also traded for Jon Berti, so the infield has gotten a bit crowded. Peraza will try to get his timing back at Triple-A, but there doesn’t appear to be any path for him to make it back to the big leagues unless there’s an injury to any of the players ahead of him. Rotoworld Today, 7:19 am
    Oswald PerazaNYY - 2B,3B,SS
    4:05 pm vs SEA
    New Player Note
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  • Out again for first game
    Riley (side) is not in the lineup for the first game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Padres.

    Advice: Riley hasn't played in more than a week due to intercostal inflammation in his left side. He hopes to try swinging a bat soon but would appear to be at least a few days away from returning to the lineup. Zack Short will again be at third base for Atlanta in Monday's afternoon tilt. Rotowire.com Today, 6:56 am
    Austin RileyATL - 3B
    L, 5-6 vs SD ; 3:20 pm vs SD
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • First hit since return
    Mendick went 1-for-3 with a double Sunday against the Yankees.

    Advice: Mendick was activated from the injured list Friday and has since started all three games at third base while hitting in the bottom third of the order. He collected his first hit since returning with a double in the seventh frame. With Bryan Ramos (quadriceps) sidelined, Mendick should have a clear path to playing time in the short term. Rotowire.com Today, 6:37 am
     
  • Serves as cleanup batter
    Smith started at third base, batted cleanup and went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Angels.

    Advice: Smith filled in as the cleanup hitter after Adolis Garcia was scratched with a forearm issue. He extended a hit streak to five games (7-for-20) but has cooled off overall in May (.630 OPS) after a strong April (.927). Despite the downturn, Smith still gets plenty of opportunities with Josh Jung (wrist) unavailable. Rotowire.com Today, 5:49 am
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    New Player Note
     
  • Has ankle injury
    Steer is dealing with a sore ankle, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Steer was held out of the starting lineup Sunday as a result of the ankle but served as a pinch hitter. He walked for Will Benson with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and was removed for a pinch runner. Cincinnati manager David Bell said Steer should be back to 100 percent for Tuesday's series opener at home against the Padres. Rotowire.com Today, 5:11 am
    Spencer SteerCIN - 1B,2B,3B,OF
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Shows power and speed in win
    Kim went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk, a steal and two runs scored in Sunday's 9-1 win over Atlanta.

    Advice: Kim's first hit of the night was a base hit in the fourth, during which he stole second and came around to score on a double from Fernando Tatis. Kim then destroyed a 393-foot blast to center field in the seventh to extend the lead to 9-0. Kim now has just two stolen bases since April 23 and has yet to reach double digits this year after being seventh in baseball in 2023 with 38 thefts. He's still struggling to make consistent contact, as he's slashing just .212/.325/.370 with six homers, 22 RBI, 24 runs and a 27:34 BB:K in 195 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 3:04 am
    Ha-Seong KimSD - 2B,3B,SS
    W, 6-5 @ATL ; 3:20 pm @ATL
    New Player Note
     
  • Keeps mashing Sunday
    Henderson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Mariners.

    Advice: Henderson is on a tear with five homers and seven RBI over his last nine games. His blast Sunday was another leadoff homer against Mariners starter George Kirby. Henderson is leading the majors with 15 long balls to go with seven steals, 31 RBI, 34 runs scored, four doubles, four triples and a .270/.348/.598 slash line over 44 contests. His steal Sunday was his first since April 27. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:25 pm