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  • Promoted, likely to pitch Tuesday
    The Giants selected Howard's contract from Triple-A Sacramento, and he's expected to serve as the primary pitcher Tuesday against the Phillies, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Erik Miller is starting Tuesday's contest for the Giants, and Howard is expected to see some bulk innings behind the opener. Howard has showcased his swing-and-miss stuff at Triple-A Sacramento this season with a 13.1 K/9, but his 5.90 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 39.2 innings are otherwise underwhelming. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:54 pm
     
  • Back from injured list
    The Rangers activated Langford (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The 22-year-old has been on the shelf more than three weeks due to a hamstring injury but will rejoin the Rangers after a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Round Rock. Langford was struggling offensively before going on the injured list, as he was in the midst of a 3-for-28 slump. Evan Carter (back) was moved to the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:38 pm
     
  • Top prospect Wyatt Langford returns Tuesday
    Rangers activated OF Wyatt Langford from the 10-day injured list.

    Advice: Langford will make his highly-anticipated return for Tuesday’s showdown against Arizona on the heels of a three-week absence recovering from a right hamstring strain. The 22-year-old top prospect hasn’t exactly set the fantasy landscape ablaze following a sizzling-hot spring training performance, batting .224/.295/.293 with one homer, 11 RBI and one steal in 129 plate appearances over 31 contests. Given his immense raw talent, it certainly feels like only a matter of time before he heats up. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:13 pm
     
  • Kyle Isbel returns to lineup Tuesday vs. Twins
    Kyle Isbel (face) has returned to the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Twins.

    Advice: Isbel returns for Kansas City following a two-game absence after suffering a facial fracture when he fouled a ball off his face during Saturday’s contest against the Rays. The 27-year-old is back in center field and batting ninth on Tuesday evening at Target Field. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:32 pm
     
  • Returns to lineup
    Isbel (face) will start in center field and bat ninth in Tuesday's game in Minnesota.

    Advice: Isbel missed two games after fouling a ball off his face over the weekend, but he's feeling well enough to take part in Tuesday's contest. The 27-year-old has just a .599 OPS this season as the Royals' primary center fielder. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:20 pm
     
  • Bryson Stott gets a day off on Monday
    Bryson Stott is not in the lineup for the Phillies game against the Giants on Monday.

    Advice: It’s a routine day off for Stott, which was a decision made easier by the Giants starting left-hander Blake Snell. Edmundo Sosa will move up to sixth in the lineup while Whit Merrifield will play second base and hit seventh. Cristian Pache will also start in left field with Brandon Marsh sitting against the lefty. Rotoworld Monday, 11:19 am
     
  • Sitting against left-hander
    Stott is not in the lineup for Monday's game in San Francisco.

    Advice: The Giants are starting reigning National League Cy Young winner and southpaw Blake Snell on Monday, so the left-handed hitting Stott will receive a day off. Whit Merrifield will handle second base for the Phillies. Rotowire.com Monday, 11:17 am
     
  • Picks up first steal
    Herrera went 0-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

    Advice: Herrera is in a bit of a slump, having gone 1-for-12 with four walks and four strikeouts over his last five games. The catcher's steal Sunday was the first of his career. He's added a .262/.336/.355 slash line with three home runs, 15 RBI and 14 runs scored over 122 plate appearances this season. Herrera continues to occupy a starting role behind the dish with Pedro Pages as backup while Willson Contreras (forearm) is likely out until mid-July. Rotowire.com Monday, 10:22 am
     
  • Kyle Isbel remains out of the lineup on Monday
    Kyle Isbel (face) is not in the Royals lineup on Monday.

    Advice: Isbel fouled a ball off his face in Saturday’s game and has now missed two straight games. There’s no indication that he’ll be out for an extended period of time, but he’s also just 11-for-52 (.212) in 17 games in May. Dairon Blanco will start in his place on Monday, and if the Royals ever decided to give Blanco regular playing time over Isbel, his speed would be a major difference-maker in fantasy leagues. Rotoworld Monday, 8:18 am