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  • Brenton Doyle dropped to seventh in Rockies lineup
    Brenton Doyle has been dropped to seventh in the Rockies lineup on Monday.

    Advice: Doyle last hit lower than second on June 10, but this seems appropriate. Doyle has batted just .200/.225/.292 since that date. The Rockies have moved everyone who was batting below Doyle up one spot tonight, with Ezequiel Tovar reclaiming the second spot. Rotoworld Today, 2:41 pm
     
  • Hunter Goodman sits for Rockies on Monday
    Hunter Goodman is back on the bench Monday after making his first start in four games Sunday.

    Advice: It’s like the Rockies stopped viewing Goodman as an option at first base and in right field after Elias Díaz got hurt last month and still haven’t changed that mindset, even though Díaz is back now. Goodman last started at a position other than catcher on June 10. Obviously, Jake Cave is just too good to sit. Rotoworld Today, 2:38 pm
    Hunter GoodmanCOL - C,1B,OF
    Top 7, 6-4 vs MIL
    New Player Note
     
  • Returns to Triple-A club Monday
    Triple-A Reno reinstated Barrosa (undisclosed) from the 7-day injured list Monday.

    Advice: The 23-year-old outfielder missed about three weeks of action during his second IL stint of the season. Barrosa previously appeared in three games for Arizona in early April, but he'll likely stick around at Reno for the foreseeable future unless the Diamondbacks outfield is hit by the injury bug. Rotowire.com Today, 2:13 pm
     
  • Free agent after opting out
    The Twins released Kemp on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

    Advice: Kemp had a July 1 opt-out clause in his minor-league contract and decided to exercise it. The utility player slashed .279/.358/.436 with six homers in 46 games with Triple-A St. Paul. He'll now look to latch on in another organization. Rotowire.com Today, 2:09 pm
    Tony KempBAL - 2B,OF
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Twins release Tony Kemp from minor league deal
    Twins released INF/OF Tony Kemp.

    Advice: Kemp opted out of his deal with the Twins after hitting .279/.358/.436 in 46 games for Triple-A St Paul. His next organization will be his fourth since exiting Oakland as a free agent; he was let go by the Reds this spring and the Orioles in April. Rotoworld Today, 2:06 pm
    Tony KempBAL - 2B,OF
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Brandon Nimmo absent due to cut on forehead
    Brandon Nimmo is out of Monday’s lineup after suffering a cut on his forehead when he fell in his hotel room last night.

    Advice: Fortunately, it doesn’t sound like Nimmo hurt his head beyond he cut. His absence means the Mets have Jeff McNeil in the outfield and José Iglesias at second tonight. Rotoworld Today, 1:48 pm
    Brandon NimmoNYM - OF
    W, 9-7 @WSH
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Nursing forehead laceration
    Nimmo is absent from Monday's lineup against the Nationals due to a laceration on his forehead, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

    Advice: Nimmo suffered the cut when he slipped and fell in his hotel room Sunday night in Washington, D.C. He passed concussion tests and is expected to be fine, but the injury will cost him a start. It's not clear whether Nimmo might be available off the bench Monday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:45 pm
    Brandon NimmoNYM - OF
    W, 9-7 @WSH
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Playing time trending down
    Goodman is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

    Advice: From June 15 through June 25, Goodman made nine starts at either catcher or designated hitter over a 10-game stretch and slashed .310/.333/.862 with five home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs. Despite his recent success, Goodman's avenue to regular playing time at either spot now appears to be blocked with the returns Elias Diaz and Charlie Blackmon from the injured list over the weekend. Goodman will take a seat for the fourth time in five games, and his starting opportunities could be largely limited to left-handed pitching moving forward now that the Rockies have regained health. Rotowire.com Today, 12:56 pm
    Hunter GoodmanCOL - C,1B,OF
    Top 7, 6-4 vs MIL
    New Player Note
     
  • Getting rest Monday
    Nimmo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Nationals.

    Advice: With a tough lefty (MacKenzie Gore) on the hill for the Nationals and with the lefty-hitting Nimmo having started in each of the Mets' last 15 games, New York manager Carlos Mendoza likely viewed the series opener with Washington as an optimal time to give the 31-year-old outfielder the day off. Jeff McNeil will pick up a start in left field in place of Nimmo, who concluded June with a blistering .382/.485/.782 slash line over his final 14 games of the month. Rotowire.com Today, 12:50 pm
    Brandon NimmoNYM - OF
    W, 9-7 @WSH
    New Player Note
    DTD