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  • Day of rest Thursday
    Stephenson is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees.

    Advice: Stephenson was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, so it makes sense to give him a breather for Thursday's matinee. Luke Maile will do the catching for Frankie Montas. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:19 am
     
  • Ben Rice leading off for Yankees on Thursday
    Ben Rice is playing first base and batting leadoff for the Yankees on Thursday.

    Advice: It will be the first time that Anthony Volpe is in the lineup and not leading off since April 10th, so this is a big opportunity for Rice. The rookie has a .378 on-base percentage in his 14 games since being called up from Triple-A and Volpe has struggled to get on base. Considering the Yankees’ leadoff hitter gets to bat in front of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, this would be huge for Rice’s fantasy value if he can take advantage of this opportunity. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:18 am
    Ben RiceNYY - C,1B
    4:05 pm vs BOS
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  • Brian Serven back to the minors
    Blue Jays optioned C Brian Serven to Triple-A Buffalo.

    Advice: Serven was called up on Monday with Danny Jansen on the paternity list. He made one start during his time up and will now return to Triple-A. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:13 am
     
  • Danny Jansen back from paternity list
    Blue Jays returned Danny Jansen from the paternity list.

    Advice: Jansen and his wife welcomed a baby girl this week, so congrats to both of them. He will return to the Blue Jays active roster but is not in the lineup on Thursday. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:09 am
     
  • Clubs fourth homer
    Moreno went 3-for-5 with a double and a two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Dodgers.

    Advice: Moreno doubled in his first at-bat before adding a two-run shot in the third to tie the game at 4-4. The catcher went on to reach three times in the contest and has now hit safely in each of his first two games since returning from a thumb injury. It marked Moreno's third three-hit performance of the campaign, and he's now homered in two of his last three games (dating back to June 21). Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:56 am
     
  • Homers Wednesday
    Vazquez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-2 loss to the Tigers.

    Advice: The veteran catcher got the Twins on the board in the third with a long blast to left-center field off Keider Montero for this third home run of the season. Wednesday was Vazquez's first game with an RBI since June 12 and his third game with multiple hits since that date. He's struggled mightily as a whole on the year, slashing .189/.214/.277 with 12 RBI, 11 runs and a 5:37 BB:K in 171 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:30 am
     
  • Optioned to Triple-A
    The Blue Jays optioned Serven to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: The 29-year-old is no longer needed on the MLB roster since Danny Jansen is back from paternity leave. Serven went 1-for-3 at the plate during his brief stint with the big club. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:29 am
     
  • Activated from paternity leave
    The Blue Jays activated Jansen from the paternity list Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Jansen missed the first three games of the series while tending to more important matters. He's back in the lineup for Thursday's finale, batting second and occupying the designated hitter spot. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:28 am
     
  • Elevated to leadoff spot
    Rice will start at first base and bat leadoff in Thursday's game versus the Reds.

    Advice: The Yankees have dropped the struggling Anthony Volpe down to the No. 6 spot in the batting order and Rice will receive the first opportunity in Volpe's old slot. Rice is slashing .270/.378/.351 with a 6:7 K:BB in his first 14 contests in the majors. Certainly, it would be a major boost for his fantasy prospects if he can manage to stick at the top of the Yankees' lineup. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:15 am
    Ben RiceNYY - C,1B
    4:05 pm vs BOS
    New Player Note