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  • Allen strikes out nine in no-decision Saturday
    Logan Allen allowed two runs in 4 1/3 innings and got a no-decision in the Guardians’ 5-4 victory over the Giants on Saturday.

    Advice: Allen gave up three hits, walked four and struck out nine. The nine strikeouts were certainly a positive, but the Giants were able to work up his pitch count. Allen allowed a walk and a single in the fifth inning and was at 93 pitches when the Guardians decided to go to the bullpen. Both runners came around to score after Allen left the game. The nine strikeouts were a season-high for Allen, but he’s still difficult to roster in fantasy given his 5.67 ERA this year. The 25-year-old left-hander is set to face the Tigers on the road next week.

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  • Stops swinging bat
    Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that Muncy (oblique) has been shut down from swinging a bat, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Advice: Roberts added that Muncy hasn't progressed through his rehab as fast as the team had hoped, and the chances of the third baseman beginning a rehab assignment near the All-Star break have been reduced significantly. A right oblique strain has kept him on the injured list since May 17, though his latest setback once again leaves him without a clear return timeline. Rotowire.com Today, 2:36 pm
    Max MuncyLAD - 3B
    L, 3-9 vs AZ
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  • Max Muncy (oblique) shut down from swinging again
    Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Saturday that Max Muncy has been shut down from swinging a bat again as his oblique injury is simply not progressing.

    Advice: Muncy has been sidelined since the middle of May due to a right oblique strain and any hopes of him returning in July are now out of the picture with this setback. Fantasy managers in redraft leagues that don’t have IL spots may be better served cutting bait and finding better use of the roster spot. Muncy has hit .223/.323/.475 with nine homers and 28 RBI in the 40 games that he has been able to play in this season. Rotoworld Today, 2:33 pm
    Max MuncyLAD - 3B
    L, 3-9 vs AZ
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  • Logan O’Hoppe drives in two runs Saturday
    Logan O’Hoppe went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored in the Angels’ 7-0 win against the Cubs on Saturday.

    Advice: O’Hoppe was hit by a pitch in the first inning, then knocked a base hit to drive in a run in the third before scoring on a throwing error. He was credited with another RBI on a groundout in the fourth, then reached for a third time with a double in the eighth. The 24-year-old backstop is slashing an excellent .279/.331/.473 with 12 homers and 40 RBI across 285 plate appearances. Rotoworld Today, 1:58 pm
     
  • Gerrit Cole strikes out eight in no-decision Saturday
    Gerrit Cole allowed four runs with eight strikeouts across 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Red Sox on Saturday.

    Advice: Cole worked through two scoreless innings, including a base-loaded jam in the second that he escaped with a strikeout. A double, walk, and three base hits would bring three runs in to score for Boston in the third. Cole struck out the side in the fourth inning before Rafael Devers took him deep for a solo shot in the fifth. That would be it for Cole at 90 pitches. He struck out a season-high eight batters. Through four starts, the 33-year-old right-hander holds a 6.75 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and a 19/8 K/BB ratio across 17 1/3 innings. He’ll take on the Orioles in Baltimore on Friday. Rotoworld Today, 1:12 pm
     
  • Getting breather against LHP
    Gimenez isn't in the Guardians' lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

    Advice: After going 3-for-3 with an RBI during Friday's loss, Gimenez will step out of the lineup Saturday against left-handed starter Kyle Harrison. Angel Martinez will fill the opening at second base and bat second. Rotowire.com Today, 11:57 am
     
  • Three hits in loss
    Gimenez went 3-for-3 with one RBI in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Giants.

    Advice: Gimenez's RBI came on a sacrifice fly in the sixth inning, which was the last run of the game. The second baseman has found some consistency at the plate, going 10-for-31 (.323) over his last eight games, but he has just two extra-base hits in that span. For the year, he's at a .252/.307/.344 slash line with five homers, 14 stolen bases, 41 RBI, 42 runs scored, 12 doubles and one triple over 80 contests. Rotowire.com Today, 10:26 am
     
  • Getting Saturday off
    Drury isn't in the Angels' lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

    Advice: Drury has gone 2-for-14 with three walks and three runs scored since returning from his illness, and he'll catch a breather Saturday while Keston Hiura starts at second base and bats second. Rotowire.com Today, 8:42 am
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    L, 0-5 @OAK
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  • Hit streak reaches double digits
    Seager went 1-for-3 with a walk, a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 3-0 win over Tampa Bay.

    Advice: Seager lashed a two-run double in the third inning and came around to score on a Nathaniel Lowe single. The double extended Seager's hit streak to 10 games, during which he's 13-for-38 (.342) with five doubles, a home run, five RBI and five additional runs. Rotowire.com Today, 7:05 am