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    Alexander started at shortstop and went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Cardinals.

    Advice: Alexander returned to the lineup after missing two games due to a hamstring. He was moved up to second in the order, as a couple of Arizona regulars were getting a breather. Alexander also committed his fourth throwing error of the season (minus-7 outs above average), although the fielding issues haven't impacted his playing time or offense. Alexander is hitting .316/.371/.915 with four doubles, three home runs and 15 RBI over 62 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Blue Jays recall Addison Barger from Triple-A
    Blue Jays recalled INF Addison Barger from Triple-A Buffalo.

    Advice: The 24-year-old is taking the place of the injured Kevin Kiermaier (hip) on the team’s active roster. Barger was off to a terrific start at Triple-A Buffalo, slashing .314/.435/.586 with three homers and 21 RBI through his first 19 games. He’ll add depth and versatility on the Jays’ bench. Rotoworld 45 minutes ago
     
  • J.P. Crawford scratched from lineup on Wednesday
    J.P. Crawford was scratched from the Mariners’ starting lineup on Wednesday due to right oblique soreness.

    Advice: The 29-year-old shortstop was in the team’s initial lineup, but he was pulled after being a full participant in pregame workouts. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but oblique injuries are notoriously tricky and almost always wind up requiring a trip to the injured list. Rotoworld Today, 4:53 pm
     
  • Scratched Wednesday
    Crawford was scratched from the Mariners' lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Rangers due to right oblique soreness.

    Advice: The severity of Crawford's injury remains unknown, but it's apparently enough to keep him from starting in Wednesday's contest. Dylan Moore will enter the lineup as Seattle's new shortstop and bat eighth. Rotowire.com Today, 4:28 pm
     
  • Gunnar Henderson homers, doubles versus Angels
    Gunnar Henderson went 3-for-3 with a homer, a double and three RBI in leading the Orioles to a 6-5 win over the Angels on Wednesday.

    Advice: It didn’t seem like anyone really expected Henderson to improve on his terrific rookie campaign this year, but he has in nearly every regard thus far. Boasting some of the game’s best exit velocity numbers, he looks like a legitimate superstar. He’s batting .309/.373/.649 with eight homers through 24 games. Rotoworld Today, 4:18 pm
     
  • Thairo Estrada leaves game with hamstring injury
    Thairo Estrada was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Mets due to tightness in his left hamstring.

    Advice: The 28-year-old infielder tried to talk his way into staying in the game, so hopefully the injury isn’t that serious. The Giants should provide an update on his status after the game, but it sounds like Estrada should be considered day-to-day. Rotoworld Today, 4:05 pm
    Thairo EstradaSF - 2B,SS
    L, 2-8 vs NYM
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Battling hamstring tightness
    Estrada was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets due to left hamstring tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Estrada reportedly wanted to play through his injury, suggesting that his removal was more of a precautionary decision. The Giants don't play Thursday, so the 28-year-old will get an extra day to recover and may be able to return Friday without missing any time. Rotowire.com Today, 3:57 pm
    Thairo EstradaSF - 2B,SS
    L, 2-8 vs NYM
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Lindor goes 4-for-5, homers twice in victory
    Francisco Lindor went 4-for-5 with two homers and four RBI as the Mets topped the Giants 8-2 on Wednesday.

    Advice: The homers came off Sean Hjelle in the third and Mitch White in the ninth. The slumping Lindor raised his OPS from .538 to .652 today. At .206, it’s also the first time this season he’s boasted an average at or above the Mendoza Line. Rotoworld Today, 3:53 pm
     
  • Tyler Fitzgerald hits first homer for Giants
    Tyler Fitzgerald hit his first homer of the year Wednesday against the Mets.

    Advice: The 381-foot homer accounted for the first earned run allowed this year by breakout Mets reliever Reed Garrett. Playing against lefties, Fitzgerald has hit .269/.321/.538 in his 28 plate appearances this season. An expanded role still doesn’t seem likely, but he does offer versatility if injuries strike. Rotoworld Today, 3:53 pm