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  • 45-39-6 4th Place
    • Sean Murphy batting eighth against Arizona
      Sean Murphy has been dropped to eighth in the lineup for Monday’s game against the Diamondbacks.

      Advice: It seems like batting Murphy sixth and Adam Duvall eighth against a righty would make more sense, but Duvall is in the sixth spot today. Murphy started over Travis d’Arnaud about two-thirds of the time in June, but they’ve strictly alternated starts in the Braves’ last six games. He still has a nice ceiling, but these manueverings make Murphy a pretty weak option in one-catcher mixed leagues. Rotoworld Today, 3:17 pm
       
    • Outrighted to Triple-A
      The Mariners outrighted Zavala to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

      Advice: It's the second time since late June that Zavala has been outrighted off the Mariners' 40-man roster. He has the ability to elect free agency, but it would appear he'll accept the assignment and remain in the organization. Rotowire.com Today, 1:51 pm
       
    • Released by Arizona
      The Diamondbacks released Barnhart on Saturday.

      Advice: Barnhart predictably passed through waivers after being designated for assignment and is now officially a free agent. The veteran catcher should be able to find work elsewhere but is likely to have to accept a minor-league contract. Rotowire.com Today, 1:47 pm
       
    • Taking seat Monday
      Lee is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.

      Advice: Martin Maldonado will get the call behind the plate in the series opener with Minnesota while Lee rests after starting at catcher both of the previous two days. Expect Lee to rejoin the lineup Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:46 pm
      Korey LeeCWS - C
      5:10 pm vs MIN
      New Player Note
       
    • Sitting again Monday
      Kelly is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

      Advice: The playing time at catcher had been swinging in Kelly's favor lately, but he'll end up hitting the bench for a second straight day Monday. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch may have just wanted to reward Jake Rogers with another turn behind the dish after Rogers reached base twice, recorded his first steal of the season and scored twice in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Reds. Rotowire.com Today, 1:10 pm
       
    • Lifts homer in win
      Melendez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Rockies.

      Advice: Melendez ended a 17-game homer drought with his seventh-inning blast Sunday. The outfielder hit .271 with five doubles but just one RBI during his power drought. Despite the recent improvements at the plate, Melendez is still slashing a poor .190/.256/.367 with nine homers, 25 RBI, 22 runs scored and two stolen bases over 80 contests this season. Rotowire.com Today, 9:56 am
       
    • On base three times in loss
      Soderstrom went 2-for-3 with an RBI double and a walk in a loss to the Orioles on Sunday.

      Advice: Soderstrom drove home JJ Bleday with his sixth-inning two-bagger for the Athletics' first run of the afternoon. The multi-hit effort was his first since June 21, and it snapped a 1-for-16 skid that had encompassed his previous four games. The double was also a welcome sight from another perspective, as Soderstrom counted a solo home run against the Diamondbacks on June 28 as his only hit greater than a single over the 11 games prior to Sunday. Rotowire.com Today, 8:24 am
       
    • Making third straight start
      Bart will start at catcher and bat eighth Monday against the Mets.

      Advice: Bart will get his third straight start and looks to be trending toward being the top option for the Pirates at catcher over Yasmani Grandal. The 27-year-old -- who is slashing .250/.345/.458 in 27 games with the Pirates this season -- has started five of eight contests since returning from the injured list in late June. Rotowire.com Today, 7:55 am
      Joey BartPIT - C
      W, 8-2 vs NYM
      New Player Note
       
    • Out again Monday
      Grandal is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Mets.

      Advice: Grandal has now taken a seat for three straight contests while Joey Bart has handled the catching duties. His first two absences from the lineup came against left-handers, but Grandal will hit the bench Monday against right-hander Christian Scott. Since coming off the injured list May 3 after missing the first month of the season while recovering from plantar fasciitis, Grandal has slashed just .182/.213/.298 over 128 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 7:49 am