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  • Nolan Jones sits out Thursday with back issue
    Nolan Jones (back) remained out of the lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Padres.

    Advice: It seems like Jones will be ready to return for this weekend’s highly-anticipated series against the Astros in Mexico City after sitting out a pair of contests against the Padres following an early exit from Tuesday’s game due to back stiffness. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. There should be some clarity on his status at some point later this week. Rotoworld 39 minutes ago
    Nolan JonesCOL - 1B,OF
    W, 10-9 vs SD
    New Player Note
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  • Mookie Betts tallies two hits, steals base in win
    Mookie Betts went 2-for-3 with his sixth stolen base of the season on Thursday in the Dodgers’ win over the Nationals.

    Advice: Betts continues to serve as Los Angeles’ primary offensive catalyst, which is even more unbelievable considering he’s playing shortstop everyday for the first time in his professional career. It’s unreal. The 31-year-old fantasy superstar’s latest multi-hit effort raises his batting average to a sublime .374 (40-for-107) mark to go along with 27 runs scored, six homers, 21 RBI and six steals through 27 games. Rotoworld 50 minutes ago
    Mookie BettsLAD - 2B,SS,OF
    W, 2-1 @WSH
    New Player Note
     
  • Brenton Doyle picks up three hits, two steals
    Brenton Doyle went 3-for-4 with an RBI, three runs scored and two stolen bases against the Padres on Thursday.

    Advice: Doyle scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning in a game that the Rockies trailed 9-4 coming into the inning. The pair of steals gives the speedy outfielder four on the season, and the three knocks improves his average to .330. Doyle was not a good offensive player in 2023, and it’s more than fair to question whether any of this is sustainable. That being said, a friendly home park and impressive athleticism at least makes Doyle worth monitoring. Rotoworld Today, 3:18 pm
     
  • Hunter Goodman hits three-run homer vs. Padres
    Hunter Goodman blasted a three-run homer in a victory over the Padres on Thursday.

    Advice: Goodman was just recalled Wednesday from Triple-A, and he has his first homer of the season. The 24-year-old hit seven homers over 20 games in Triple-A and has shown easy power in his right-handed bat, but there are reasons to worry that he’ll be a contributor in any other category. Rotoworld Today, 3:17 pm
    Hunter GoodmanCOL - 1B,OF
    W, 10-9 vs SD
    New Player Note
     
  • Jurickson Profar homers, plates three in loss
    Jurickson Profar homered and drove in three runs against the Padres on Thursday.

    Advice: Profar took Nick Mears deep in the seventh inning to extend the Padres’ lead to 8-4 in the seventh inning. He also picked up an RBI with a single in the third off an ineffective Dakota Hudson. Profar is off to a very nice start to the 2024 campaign with an .872 OPS, three homers and 18 RBI over San Diego’s first 28 games. Rotoworld Today, 3:16 pm
     
  • Cranks third homer
    Brennan went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Thursday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.

    Advice: Brennan opened the scoring with a solo shot off Chase Anderson in the second inning, his third homer of the year. Brennan's started to swing the bat well recently -- he's now 6-for-13 with five extra-base hits (including two homers) in his last four games. The left-handed Brennan has gotten the majority of starts in right field this season with Ramon Laureano occupying the short side of the platoon. He's now slashing .250/.310/.453 through 71 plate appearances with 11 runs scored, 10 RBI and two stolen bases. Rotowire.com Today, 2:51 pm
    Will BrennanCLE - OF
    W, 6-4 vs BOS
    New Player Note
     
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong hits go-ahead homer vs. Astros
    Pete Crow-Armstrong swatted a go-ahead two-run homer to help the Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the Astros on Thursday.

    Advice: Not only was the homer a two-run shot that gave the Cubs a 3-1 lead, but it was the first MLB homer of Crow-Armstrong’s career. The 22-year-old was struggling in Triple-A prior to being called up, but there’s a reason why he is considered one of the top outfield prospects in the sport. His power/speed combination at least makes him worth roster consideration in deeper leagues. Rotoworld Today, 2:09 pm
     
  • Josh Smith homers and doubles in loss to Mariners
    Josh Smith homered and doubled in a loss to the Mariners on Thursday.

    Advice: Smith picked up one of two homers the Rangers hit off of Luis Castillo, and his was a solo shot that tied the game at 2-2. The left-handed hitting infielder is off to a strong start with the bat to open 2023, as the two extra-base hits has him slashing .292/.393/.417 over 72 at-bats. Rotoworld Today, 1:59 pm
    Josh H. SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    L, 3-4 vs SEA
    New Player Note
     
  • Emmanuel Rodriguez hurt Wednesday at Double-A
    Twins OF prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez was removed from Wednesday’s game for Double-A Wichita with an undisclosed injury.

    Advice: It’s a tough break for Rodriguez, who was off to a sizzling-hot start for Double-A Wichita, and was rapidly establishing himself as one of the top prospects in the fantasy landscape. The 21-year-old outfielder, who boasts a .686 OPS with four homers and nine steals through 16 games this season, suffered an apparent injury when he slid head-first into second base on a stolen base attempt. There should be some clarity on his status in the coming days and the hope is that he’s not facing an extended absence. Rotoworld Today, 1:58 pm