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  • Tommy John surgery scheduled
    Javier (forearm) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: The right-hander landed on the injured list in late May due to right forearm discomfort and is now set to miss the rest of the 2024 campaign. Javier will also be sidelined until at least the second half of 2025 as he rehabs from the surgery. It's been a rough week for Houston pitchers, as Jose Urquidy (elbow) is also in danger of needing the procedure. Rotowire.com Today, 3:47 pm
     
  • Cristian Javier to undergo Tommy John surgery
    The Athletic’s Chandler Rome reports Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John surgery.

    Advice: It’s a significant hit to Houston’s already razor-thin starting pitching depth as Javier has been a mainstay in their starting rotation for the last three seasons and boasts a stellar 3.59 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 27 percent strikeout rate over 501 innings (116 appearances, 82 starts) in the majors since 2020. Given the timing of the procedure, he’s likely to miss the overwhelming majority of the 2025 campaign as well. Rotoworld Today, 3:46 pm
     
  • Joey Ortiz leading off again Tuesday vs. Phillies
    Joey Ortiz is leading off on Tuesday against the Phillies.

    Advice: Ortiz has been bumped up to the top spot in Milwaukee’s lineup on several occasions over the last few weeks as his breakthrough campaign continues. The 25-year-old rookie infielder is batting .302 (29-for-96) with four homers and two steals over his last 30 games. Perhaps more impressive is the fact that he’s walked more times (16) than he’s struck out (15) during that span. Rotoworld Today, 1:26 pm
    Joey OrtizMIL - 2B,3B
    W, 7-1 vs TB
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  • CJ Abrams returns to lineup Tuesday against Mets
    CJ Abrams (shoulder) is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Mets.

    Advice: Abrams is back at shortstop and leading off on Tuesday night at Nationals Park following a three-game absence due to shoulder soreness. The 23-year-old probably could’ve used a few days off since he’s been mired in a mini-slump at the dish recently. He’s been phenomenal overall this season with nine homers and eight steals through 53 contests. Rotoworld Today, 1:08 pm
    CJ AbramsWSH - SS
    W, 1-0 @TEX
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  • Rejoining lineup Tuesday
    Abrams (shoulder) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: The 23-year-old hasn't seen the field since Friday due to the shoulder issue but is back atop the lineup Tuesday for Washington. Abrams will look to get back on track now that he's healthy, as he went 0-for-14 with eight strikeouts in the three games preceding his absence. Rotowire.com Today, 12:32 pm
    CJ AbramsWSH - SS
    W, 1-0 @TEX
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  • CJ Abrams dealing with shoulder soreness on swings
    CJ Abrams, out of the lineup for a third straight game Monday, said his shoulder is still bothering him when he swings but that it’s improving each day.

    Advice: Abrams hurt the shoulder Friday, but it sounded like he would have played over the weekend if not for an illness he was also dealing with. That illness no longer seems to be a factor, but the shoulder remains a problem, keeping him day-to-day for now. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:41 pm
    CJ AbramsWSH - SS
    W, 1-0 @TEX
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  • Remains out Monday
    Abrams (shoulder) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

    Advice: Abrams reported improvement with his left shoulder Monday but still doesn't feel 100 percent when he's swinging a bat, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post. He'll miss out on a third consecutive start after he jammed the shoulder last week. With Abrams receiving more rest, Ildemaro Vargas will fill in at shortstop once again. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:49 pm
    CJ AbramsWSH - SS
    W, 1-0 @TEX
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  • CJ Abrams (illness) remains out of lineup Monday
    CJ Abrams (illness) remains out of the Nationals’ starting lineup for Monday night’s tilt against the Mets.

    Advice: It’s the third consecutive contest that the dynamic 23-year-old shortstop has missed due to illness. He’s still considered day-to-day. Ildemaro Vargas will start in his place once again and will bat seventh against Tylor Megill and the Mets on Monday evening in Washington. Rotoworld Yesterday, 12:43 pm
    CJ AbramsWSH - SS
    W, 1-0 @TEX
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  • Slugs homer in easy win
    Garcia went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI during Sunday's 6-0 win over the Marlins.

    Advice: Garcia snapped a five-game hitless streak Sunday, delivering two hits and pushing his RBI total to 40 this season. He also notched his 13th long ball of 2024, taking Trevor Rogers yard in the sixth frame. Garcia ranks top 15 in homers and RBI this year and is slashing .231/.285/.462 through 212 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Sunday, 9:49 pm
    Adolis GarcíaTEX - OF
    L, 0-1 vs WSH
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