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  • Max Kepler sits against left-hander Friday night
    Max Kepler is not in the Twins’ starting lineup for Friday night’s ballgame against the Angels.

    Advice: It’s the second straight game that Kepler has sat against a left-hander — this time Patrick Sandoval. While Kepler didn’t show massive platoon splits during the 2023 campaign, it’s something to at least keep an eye on for fantasy managers. Manuel Margot will start in his place in right field and bat third on Friday evening in Los Angeles. Rotoworld 2 minutes ago
  • Rendon dealing with high grade hamstring tear
    Anthony Rendon told reporters on Friday that he’s dealing with a high grade partial tear of his left hamstring.

    Advice: There’s still no timetable on how long he’ll be shelved for, but he’s not going to be back any time soon. Expect the Angels to continue to mix and match at third base in his absence, with Miguel Sano, Luis Rengifo and Ehire Adrianza all helping to carry the load there. Rotoworld 5 minutes ago
    Anthony RendonLAA - 3B
    6:38 pm vs MIN
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  • Giancarlo Stanton getting night off on Friday
    Giancarlo Stanton is absent from the Yankees’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Brewers.

    Advice: The 34-year-old slugger will get a night off after starting five straight games for the Bombers. Aaron Judge will serve as the team’s designated hitter on Friday night while Trent Grisham draws a rare start in center field and will bat ninth against Colin Rea and the Brewers. Rotoworld 8 minutes ago
  • Not starting Friday
    Merrill (groin) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Advice: Merrill was taken out of the lineup ahead of Thursday's loss to the Rockies as a precaution, and he was expected to be back Friday, per Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. It appears the groin injury is still lingering, however, and the rookie outfielder will not start for a second consecutive game. With Merrill out of the lineup, Jose Azocar will start in center field, Jurickson Profar will be in left field and Manny Machado will make his return from his paternity leave to start at third base. Rotowire.com 8 minutes ago
  • Set to face live hitters
    Cavalli (elbow) is scheduled to face live batters Monday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: The right-hander has recently been ramping things up in his bullpen sessions and is now ready to face live hitters for the first time since he underwent Tommy John surgery in March of 2023. Cavalli will likely require at least a couple live sessions before progressing to a rehab assignment, which should include a handful of starts in the minors. Rotowire.com 11 minutes ago
  • Throwing from 90 feet
    Campbell (shoulder) has been playing catch from 90 feet out, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Advice: Campbell has been on the injured list since April 12 with a right shoulder impingement, and his throwing program has progressed slower than expected -- though manager Alex Cora said the right-hander is feeling better. He remains without a clear return timeline, but one may emerge once he progresses to mound work and faces live hitters. Rotowire.com 14 minutes ago
  • Jackson Merrill (groin) remains out of lineup
    Jackson Merrill (groin) remained out of the Padres’ starting lineup for Friday night’s game against the Phillies.

    Advice: The 21-year-old outfielder had portrayed optimism that him being held out of the lineup on Thursday was a precautionary measure and that he wouldn’t be forced to miss any extended time. Hopefully that’s still the case, but it’s a bit discouraging to see him held out once more. Jose Azocar will start in his place in center field and will bat ninth against Aaron Nola and the Phillies on Friday night. Rotoworld 15 minutes ago
  • Cody Bradford (rib) diagnosed with stress fracture
    Rangers’ manager Bruce Bochy told reporters on Friday that Cody Bradford has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his rib.

    Advice: That explains why the 26-year-old southpaw hasn’t progressed as quickly as the Rangers had hoped in his recovery from a sore lower back. He’s expected to miss at least a month’s worth of action. By the time he’s ready to return, it seems unlikely that there will be a spot for him in the Rangers’ rotation if everyone else is able to stay healthy. Rotoworld 18 minutes ago
    Cody BradfordTEX - SP,RP
    5:05 pm vs CIN
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  • Resumes swinging
    Carpenter (oblique) took swings on the field before Friday's game against the Mets, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Carpenter had been shut down from activity after receiving a PRP injection in his right oblique Monday. He will swing again before Saturday's game, at which point the Cardinals will decide whether or not to send the 38-year-old veteran out on a rehab assignment. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
    Matt CarpenterSTL - 1B
    4:10 pm @NYM
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