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    • Heading to bench Thursday
      Loftin is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.

      Advice: Loftin had been excluded from the lineup the Royals released Wednesday before the game was ultimately postponed due to inclement weather, but he'll get a proper rest day Thursday. Garrett Hampson will step in at second base in place of Loftin, who had picked up starts in six of the Royals' previous seven games. Rotowire.com 15 minutes ago
       
    • 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 17 minutes ago
       
    • Exiting starting nine Thursday
      Velazquez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Guardians.

      Advice: With Hunter Renfroe occupying right field and Salvador Perez getting a day off from catching and serving as the Royals' designated hitter, Velazquez's primary two avenues to playing time are closed off Thursday. Velazquez still looks to be a near-everyday player for Kansas City, as he had started in 11 of the team's previous 12 games. Rotowire.com 19 minutes ago
       
    • Helps fill in for injured mate
      Duran entered as a pinch runner for Corey Seager (hamstring) and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Thursday's 9-1 win over Detroit. He was also picked off/caught stealing.

      Advice: Duran remained in the game to play third base while Josh Smith, the primary third baseman while Josh Jung (wrist) is unavailable, moved to shortstop to cover Seager's spot in the field. Texas manager Bruce Bochy downplayed the injury when speaking to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com following the game. If the injury lingers, the combination of Smith and Duran should handle the left side of the infield. The Rangers are off Thursday. Rotowire.com 20 minutes ago
      Ezequiel DuranTEX - 1B,3B,SS,OF
      New Player Note
       
    • Chance for short-term playing time
      Cave went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts Wednesday against the Reds.

      Advice: Cave drew a start in his second consecutive game Wednesday, and he should have the chance to see his playing time tick up in the short term with both Kris Bryant (ribs) and Sean Bouchard (ankle) sidelined. Cave has had limited power production, though he's hit a respectable .247 and has tallied 11 runs scored in 92 plate appearances for the season. Even if his playing time ticks up in the short term, he will likely return to being a bench bat as soon as Nolan Jones (knee) can return. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
       
    • Extends hit streak to four games
      Friedl went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base, a home run, two RBI and two additional runs scored in Wednesday's 12-7 win over Colorado. He was also hit by pitches twice.

      Advice: Friedl, who launched one of four Cincinnati home runs in the come-from-behind victory, appears to be getting his swing in shape. After missing a significant amount of time to start the season, he's hit safely in four consecutive games, going 5-for-15 with two home runs, six RBI and five runs. The Reds would like to see fewer HBPs for the outfielder; Friedl's been hit five times (T-21st) in just 56 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 43 minutes ago
       
    • Scores three times
      Olivares went 2-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base Wednesday against the Dodgers.

      Advice: Olivares rarely starts against right-handed pitching, though he took advantage of a chance against lefty James Paxton on Wednesday. The effort marked his fourth multi-hit performance the last month, during which he's hit .298/.352/.489. However, he's also appeared in only 16 games and earned 54 plate appearances in that span, and that sporadic playing time makes it difficult to roster him in most fantasy formats. Rotowire.com 45 minutes ago
       
    • Provides winning hit
      Steer went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 12-7 win over the Rockies.

      Advice: Steer's two-run shot in the top of the ninth plated the tying and go-ahead runs for the Reds, who swept the Rockies in Colorado for the first time since 2012. He's cranked it up to start the new month with hits in five straight games, going 11-for-23 with a home run, two doubles and five RBI. Rotowire.com 52 minutes ago
      Spencer SteerCIN - 1B,2B,3B,OF
      4:10 pm vs CHC
      New Player Note
       
    • Homers in loss
      Smith started at first base and went 3-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to San Francisco.

      Advice: Smith gave Christian Walker a break in the field and homered for a second straight game -- he walked off the Giants in the series opener. He's been successful in a part-time role and is batting .294 with an .896 OPS over 55 plate appearances. He should remain rostered by Arizona until Alek Thomas (hamstring) is ready, which could be by the end of next week. Thomas is slated to begin a rehab assignment next week, and manager Torey Lovullo told Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic that his stay on rehab could be a quick one. Rotowire.com Today, 6:11 am