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  • Jeremy Peña homers, reaches thrice in victory
    Jeremy Peña went 2-for-4 with a homer in a 5-3 win over the Blue Jays on Thursday.

    Advice: Peña extended Houston’s lead to 5-3 with a homer in the seventh inning off Trevor Richards. The 26-year-old shortstop has homered seven times in 2024, and a three-reach game helps improve his slash to .280/.327/.400 over 325 at-bats. Rotoworld 57 minutes ago
     
  • Thomson: Schwaber could return on Tuesday
    Phillies manager Rob Thomson said “it’s possible” that Kyle Schwarber (groin) could return on Tuesday when the Phillies begin their series against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Schwarber is already running at 90% on the field and has not yet been on the IL for a week, so he likely wouldn’t need any rehab assignment if he progresses quickly. There are a few days to go, but it sounds like we might get a minimum stay for Schwarber on the IL. Rotoworld Today, 12:23 pm
    Kyle SchwarberPHI - OF
    W, 6-4 @CHC
    New Player Note
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  • Bo Bichette scratched Thursday with forearm bruise
    Bo Bichette was scratched from Thursday’s lineup due to a right forearm contusion.

    Advice: It’ll be Leo Jimenez making his big-league debut at shortstop on Thursday against the Astros in his absence. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Rotoworld Today, 11:57 am
    Bo BichetteTOR - SS
    W, 7-6 vs HOU
    New Player Note
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  • Kyle Tucker out through All-Star Break
    According to the Houston Chronicle, Kyle Tucker (shin) and Justin Verlander (neck) will both be out through the All-Star break.

    Advice: Tucker’s long absence with a shin bruise will continue. It’s fair to wonder if there’s something more going on here, but Tucker will remain out for at least another two weeks through the All-Star game on July 16th. Both Astros fans and fantasy managers hope that will be enough time to get Tucker back on the field on July 19th. Rotoworld Today, 11:10 am
    Kyle TuckerHOU - OF
    L, 6-7 @TOR
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Not starting Thursday
    Mountcastle isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game versus Seattle.

    Advice: Mountcastle went 1-for-4 with an RBI during his first game back from an illness Wednesday, and he'll now get another day to rest against Bryce Miller and the Mariners. Ryan O'Hearn will move to first base as a result, allowing Heston Kjerstad to serve as the DH. Rotowire.com Today, 10:15 am
     
  • Return before break not ruled out
    Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Realmuto (knee) is working out at 70-to-75 percent intensity, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Advice: Realmuto is three weeks removed from right meniscus surgery and is progressing nicely. The club is not ruling out a return for their starting catcher prior to the All-Star break if he proves to be ready by then, but it's probably more likely that Realmuto is held out until the start of the second half. Rotowire.com Today, 9:52 am
    J.T. RealmutoPHI - C
    W, 6-4 @CHC
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Working out at 90 percent intensity
    Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Schwarber (groin) is going through drills at 90 percent intensity, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Advice: Meanwhile, Thomson pegged Bryce Harper (hamstring) and J.T. Realmuto (knee) at 70-to-75 percent as they go through drills. While it's possible all three players make it back prior to the All-Star break, Schwarber would appear to have the best shot to do so. He's coming back from a left groin strain. Rotowire.com Today, 9:45 am
    Kyle SchwarberPHI - OF
    W, 6-4 @CHC
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Out through All-Star break
    Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Tucker (lower leg) won't return from the injured list before the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: The 27-year-old saw his recovery progress from the lower leg bruise pick up this week, but he won't be back before the midseason festivities. Tucker has been on the injured list nearly a month and could require a rehab assignment before being cleared for major-league action. Rotowire.com Today, 9:15 am
    Kyle TuckerHOU - OF
    L, 6-7 @TOR
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Scratched from lineup
    Bichette was scratched from the Blue Jays' lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros due to a right forearm contusion, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Bichette was hit by a pitch in the area during Wednesday's contest and felt some residual soreness while working out pregame Thursday. Consider him day-to-day. Leo Jimenez will slide over to shortstop and Spencer Horwitz will enter the lineup at second base. Rotowire.com Today, 9:11 am
    Bo BichetteTOR - SS
    W, 7-6 vs HOU
    New Player Note
    DTD