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  • Adley Rutschman leading off Sunday vs. southpaw
    Adley Rutschman is leading off on Sunday against the Astros.

    Advice: Rutschman has been bumped up to the leadoff spot for the first time all season on Sunday afternoon with southpaw Framber Valdez toeing the rubber for Houston. Gunnar Henderson has compiled solid numbers this season against left-handed pitching and will bat cleanup in this one. Rotoworld Sunday, 8:31 am
     
  • Pushed off 40-man
    The Reds designated Wynns for assignment Sunday.

    Advice: Just two days after having his contract selected from Louisville, Wynns will once again lose his spot on the 40-man roster without appearing in a game for the Reds. With a .726 OPS in the minors, it's possible he receives some attention on the waiver wire, but his .597 career OPS in the majors makes it likely he gets sent outright to Louisville. Livan Soto was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Sunday, 8:13 am
     
  • Reds designate Austin Wynns for assignment
    Reds designated C Austin Wynns for assignment.

    Advice: Wynns was up for a couple days with Cincinnati as emergency catching depth with Tyler Stephenson not playing. The 33-year-old backstop will likely pass through waivers unclaimed and return to Triple-A Louisville as extra organizational depth. Rotoworld Sunday, 8:06 am
     
  • Back in lineup Sunday
    Stephenson (undisclosed) is starting at catcher and batting fifth Sunday against the Red Sox.

    Advice: Stephenson missed two consecutive starts due to an undisclosed injury, though he was able to appear as a pinch hitter during Saturday's loss. He'll now return to his usual place behind the dish and look to turn things around after recording just two hits in his last 10 games. Rotowire.com Sunday, 7:44 am
     
  • Slugs homer in win
    Naylor went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jays.

    Advice: Naylor snapped a 25-game homer drought dating back to May 4. The catcher has struggled at the plate for much of the campaign, but he's gone a respectable 6-for-23 (.261) over his last seven contests. With the Guardians carrying three catchers, Naylor's margin for error at the plate is thin -- he doesn't have the defensive skill of Austin Hedges or the offensive consistency of David Fry in his favor. Naylor is slashing .184/.253/.291 with four homers, 15 RBI, 18 runs scored and one stolen base over 174 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Saturday, 7:12 pm
     
  • Enters as pinch hitter
    Stephenson (undisclosed) fouled out in his only plate appearance during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Red Sox.

    Advice: Stephenson has been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but he was called upon to pinch hit for Luke Maile on Saturday. While Stephenson wasn't well enough to start the contest, it's certainly encouraging that he was able to take an at-bat. Rotowire.com Saturday, 6:03 pm
     
  • Still out Saturday
    Stephenson (undisclosed) isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Red Sox.

    Advice: Manager David Bell said Friday that Stephenson is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. It's still unclear what the 27-year-old backstop is dealing with, but it's enough to sideline him for a second consecutive game Saturday. While he recovers, Luke Maile will pick up another start behind the plate and bat eighth. Rotowire.com Saturday, 11:12 am
     
  • Tyler Stephenson sits out third straight game
    Tyler Stephenson is not in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Red Sox.

    Advice: Stephenson is day-to-day with an undisclosed absence, according to Reds manager David Bell. He’s out of Cincinnati’s lineup for the third straight game on Saturday with Luke Maile and Austin Wynns handling the catching duties in his absence. Rotoworld Saturday, 10:48 am
     
  • Lands on IL
    The Diamondbacks placed Moreno on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a sprained left thumb, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Advice: Moreno's X-rays came back negative after he exited Friday's game due to his injured thumb, but the damage seems to still be severe enough to warrant keeping him out for the next 10 days. While he recovers, Tucker Barnhart will take over as Arizona's primary catcher and Jose Herrera will come up from Triple-A Reno to provide additional depth at catcher. Rotowire.com Saturday, 10:23 am
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