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  • Smacks homer in loss
    Vaughn went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 14-2 loss to the Red Sox.

    Advice: Vaughn has hit safely in his last six games, going 8-for-23 (.348) in that span. He dealt with a sprained left ring finger to begin June, but it hasn't slowed him down since he was cleared to return. The first baseman is up to five homers on the year with 20 RBI, 17 runs scored, one stolen base and a .211/.275/.338 slash line through 233 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:36 pm
     
  • Gets aboard four times in win
    Smith went 3-for-5 with two RBI, one walk and one run scored in Thursday's 14-2 win over the White Sox.

    Advice: Smith has three multi-hit efforts over his last six contests since getting a rest day last Thursday. He's also picked up at least one RBI in five of those six games. The 28-year-old is up to a .232/.321/.343 slash line with two home runs, 18 RBI, nine runs scored and no stolen bases over 112 plate appearances since he signed with Boston following his release from Tampa Bay at the start of May. Smith has settled into a strong-side platoon role at first base. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:20 pm
     
  • Jake Cave starting again for Rockies
    Jake Cave will start his third game in a row for the Rockies, playing left field and batting eighth.

    Advice: Injuries to Kris Bryant and Sean Bouchard have opened up playing time opportunities in Colorado, and instead of letting young players like Hunter Goodman or Greg Jones play every day, it seems the Rockies are giving Cave that chance. The veteran hit .212/.272/.348 with five homers and 21 RBI in 65 games with the Phillies last year and remains off the fantasy radar. Rotoworld Yesterday, 12:54 pm
    Jake CaveCOL - 1B,OF
    5:15 pm @STL
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  • Back in majors
    The Rockies recalled Toglia from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday

    Advice: With Kris Bryant (ribs) and Sean Bouchard (foot) headed to the injured list, the Rockies will call upon Toglia to add depth to their depleted outfield group. The 25-year-old owns a .505 OPS through 49 plate appearances in the big leagues this season, but he's slashed .277/.363/.571 with nine homers and 27 RBI since being sent down to Triple-A in late April. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:29 pm
    Michael TogliaCOL - 1B,OF
    5:15 pm @STL
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  • Officially placed on IL
    The Rockies placed Bryant on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left rib contusion.

    Advice: Bryant missed three games in a row due to back soreness, but the Rockies are now reporting his injury to be rib related. The 32-year-old missed a month earlier in the season due to a back/rib issue, though the current injury is likely to require a shorter stint on the shelf. Greg Jones was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:12 pm
    Kris BryantCOL - 1B,OF
    5:15 pm @STL
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  • Rockies promote Toglia from Triple-A
    Rockies recalled INF/OF Michael Togilia from Triple-A Albuquerque.

    Advice: The 25-year-old got a chance earlier in the season thanks to a Kris Bryant injury and it looks like he’ll get another one here. He has hit .106/.143/.362 with four homers, eight RBI, and a 20/1 K/BB ratio in 49 plate appearances and should not be on fantasy radars. Rotoworld Yesterday, 12:05 pm
    Michael TogliaCOL - 1B,OF
    5:15 pm @STL
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  • Kris Bryant lands back on IL with rib contusion
    Rockies placed INF/OF Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 3, with a left rib contusion.

    Advice: Bryant has had just 101 plate appearances this season and is slashing .186/.307/.279 with just two homers and 10 RBI. What injuries have done to the 32-year-old’s career is tough to see. There is likely no fantasy value here. Michael Toglai was called up in a corresponding move. Rotoworld Yesterday, 12:02 pm
    Kris BryantCOL - 1B,OF
    5:15 pm @STL
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  • Exits starting nine
    Joe is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Dodgers.

    Advice: It's the first time since May 13 that Joe has been absent from the Pirates' starting nine. Rowdy Tellez will occupy first base and Edward Olivares will patrol right field while Joe gets some rest. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:34 am
    Connor JoePIT - 1B,OF
    3:40 pm vs MIN
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  • On bench with lefty starting
    Raley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

    Advice: Raley will join fellow lefty-hitting regulars Dominic Canzone and Josh Rojas on the bench while the Athletics send southpaw JP Sears to the bump. Victor Robles will open the game in Raley's usual spot in left field in what will be the former's first start with the Mariners since he signed with the team Tuesday after being released by the Nationals. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:14 am
    Luke RaleySEA - 1B,OF
    5:10 pm @KC
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