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  • On base thrice in Tuesday's win
    Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a single, two walks, a stolen base and a run in a win over the Twins on Tuesday.

    Advice: Rodriguez deployed the small-ball strategy to great effectiveness Tuesday, pushing his OBP for the season back over the .300 mark (.309) in the process. The steal was Rodriguez's eighth of the season in 10 attempts, but he's still sitting on just a single home run and five extra-base hits overall in 152 plate appearances after averaging one XBH every 10.1 trips to the batter's box a season ago. Both Rodriguez's barrel percentage (6.4) and hard-hit percentage (30.9) have taken notable dips from their respective 11.9 percent and 38.87 percent figures in 2023, partly explaining the power drought. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
     
  • Starting rehab assignment
    Diaz (calf) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas this weekend, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Diaz ran the bases Wednesday, which was the final hurdle he needed to clear before playing in games. He's on the 60-day injured list and won't be eligible for activation until late May, so Diaz will be in store for an extended rehab assignment. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • Sits in early game of twin bill
    Brown is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rangers.

    Advice: Even with right-hander Michael Lorenzen taking the hill for Texas, the lefty-hitting Brown finds himself on the bench for the first game of the day. Brown has occupied a strong-side platoon role in the outfield this season, but his hold on a regular gig could be loosening while he's produced a career-worst .548 OPS while striking out 32 times in 103 plate appearances (31.1 percent) so far on the campaign. Esteury Ruiz will fill in for Brown in left field. Rotowire.com 28 minutes ago
    Seth BrownOAK - 1B,OF
    12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • On bench against righty
    Butler is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Rangers.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Butler typically sits out against left-handed pitchers, but he'll bow out of the starting nine for Wednesday's early game while right-hander Michael Lorenzen takes the hill for the Rangers. Brent Rooker will serve as the Athletics' starting right fielder for Game 1, but Tyler Nevin may end up being the primary replacement for Butler against right-handed pitching moving forward if Oakland elects to give rookie Brett Harris a full-time role at third base. Rotowire.com 30 minutes ago
    Lawrence ButlerOAK - OF
    12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
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  • Sitting in early game Wednesday
    Smith is out of the lineup for the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Athletics.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Smith will hit the bench for the first game of the twin bill while the Athletics bring southpaw JP Sears to the hill. Davis Wendzel will fill in for Smith at third base. Rotowire.com 52 minutes ago
    Josh H. SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    12:37 pm @OAK ; 4:07 pm @OAK
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  • Idle against lefty
    Outman is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Outman will retreat to the bench Wednesday with southpaw Ryan Weathers taking the hill for Miami. He'll be replaced in center field by Andy Pages. Rotowire.com Today, 11:09 am
     
  • Resting against lefty
    Lux is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Lux will take a seat in the series finale while the Marlins bring southpaw Ryan Weathers to the hill. Miguel Rojas will replace Lux at second base. Rotowire.com Today, 11:08 am
    Gavin LuxLAD - 2B,OF
    Top 1, 0-0 vs MIA
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  • Homers twice
    Pillar went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI during Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Pirates.

    Advice: Pillar made it a 3-0 ballgame with his three-run home run in the fourth inning, and his solo shot in the seventh gave the Angels a convincing 7-0 lead. The 35-year-old now sports an inflated .866 OPS through 43 plate appearances this season, but he shouldn't be relied on as a consistent source of production in fantasy. Rotowire.com Today, 11:03 am
     
  • Runs bases Wednesday
    Diaz (calf) ran the bases at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Diaz has been out since late February, first with a groin injury and more recently a calf strain. That he's been cleared to run the bases signals that he shouldn't be too far off from a rehab assignment. Diaz is on the 60-day injured list, so he won't be eligible for activation until late May. Rotowire.com Today, 10:52 am
    Aledmys DíazOAK - 1B,2B,3B,SS,OF
    12:37 pm vs TEX ; 4:07 pm vs TEX
    New Player Note
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