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  • Eight RBI in last seven games
    Rodgers went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Reds.

    Advice: Rodgers accounted for the majority of his production with a two-RBI single in the first inning. He now has at least one extra-base hit and one RBI in three straight games and has driven in eight runs across his last seven starts. Rodgers has lacked power production early this season, though he has managed a .274 batting average with 46 combined runs and RBI across 57 games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:54 am
  • Yainer Diaz homers in third straight game vs. Cards
    Yainer Diaz belted a solo homer on Wednesday in the Astros’ loss to the Cardinals.

    Advice: Diaz might want to consider relocating to the NL Central after homering for the third consecutive game on Wednesday afternoon against the Cardinals. The 25-year-old slugging backstop had just three round-trippers over 52 games to open the year, but has doubled his season total in just three contests since June 3. Rotoworld Wednesday, 1:31 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    W, 7-1 @LAA
    New Player Note
  • Smacks fifth homer
    Diaz went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Cardinals.

    Advice: Diaz's third-inning blast gave the Astros a 6-1 lead, which was ultimately enough for the win. The catcher sat out the first two games of June, and he's responded with homers in back-to-back contests after going 39 contests without a long ball. He's up to five homers, 28 RBI, 20 runs scored, 10 doubles and a .249/.277/.383 slash line through 213 plate appearances this season. With his bat coming around, Diaz should be able to maintain a starting role at catcher over Victor Caratini. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 9:55 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    W, 7-1 @LAA
    New Player Note
  • Makes impact in return
    Robert (hip) went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Cubs.

    Advice: Robert's blast gave the White Sox a lead in the seventh inning, but they couldn't make it stick. This was his first game in nearly two months after the oft-injured outfielder was sidelined by a Grade 2 hip flexor strain in early April. Despite the absence, he's already at three homers through eight games this season. Robert has the potential to make a noticeable impact in fantasy, but his managers will need to be mindful to check for his presence in the lineup, as he's not expected to be a full-time option immediately after such a lengthy absence. Given his injury history, it's likely wise for the White Sox to make sure he gets regular rest, though some of those days could see his bat stay in the lineup as the designated hitter if he's hitting too well to fully sit. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 9:39 pm
  • Yainer Diaz homers, drives in three vs. Cardinals
    Yainer Diaz went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday’s win over the Cardinals.

    Advice: Diaz put the exclamation point on a four-run third for the Astros when he sent a 367-foot shot to deep right field to put the Astros up 6-1. The homer marked Diaz’s fifth of the season, as he’s now homered in back-to-back games while driving in five runs over that span. Diaz’s three-RBI performance upped his RBI total to 28 on the season, which is good for fourth-most on the team this season. Rotoworld Tuesday, 8:56 pm
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    W, 7-1 @LAA
    New Player Note
  • Luis Robert Jr. notches two hits, homers in return
    Luis Robert Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run in Tuesday’s loss to the Cubs.

    Advice: After watching his team’s bullpen give away a 5-1 lead in the sixth inning, Robert smacked a 463-foot homer to left-center to put the White Sox back on top 6-5. It was the third home run of the season for Robert, who was activated off the 10-day injured list earlier in the day after missing almost two months with a hip injury. Robert is slashing .250/.273/.594 in just 32 at-bats this season and has five RBI and a stolen base to go with his three homers. Rotoworld Tuesday, 8:22 pm
  • Placed on IL with sprained ankle
    The White Sox placed Pham on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left ankle sprain.

    Advice: Pham suffered the injury during Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Brewers during the play at home plate involving William Contreras, which resulted in both benches clearing. It's not clear how long Pham might be sidelined. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 12:46 pm
  • Officially activated from IL
    The White Sox activated Robert (hip) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: Robert wound up missing more than two months of action with a Grade 2 right hip flexor strain. The center fielder went just 3-for-27 during eight rehab games, although two of those hits were home runs. Robert is not expected to be an everyday player right out of the chute upon his activation, as he will have some extra off days mixed in as he eases back into things. He is, however, in Tuesday's lineup versus the Cubs, batting third and playing center field. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 12:42 pm
  • White Sox place Tommy Pham on IL with ankle sprain
    White Sox placed OF Tommy Pham on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 3, with a left ankle sprain.

    Advice: Pham will be out of action for at least a week-plus with the injury, but there’s no timetable for a return. it comes shortly after Pham threatened to fight the entire Milwaukee team, but it doesn’t appear the injuries are related. Zack DeLoach is up from Triple-A in a plethora of corresponding transactions. Rotoworld Tuesday, 12:36 pm