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  • Back in lineup
    Jones (back) is starting in left field Saturday against the Astros.

    Advice: Back stiffness caused Jones to exit Tuesday's game early and has kept him sidelined for the Rockies' last two games. Now seemingly healthy, the 25-year-old will look to turn things around at the dish after starting the year with a .469 OPS through 96 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 11:22 am
    Nolan JonesCOL - 1B,OF
    3:05 pm vs HOU
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  • Returns to lineup Saturday
    Senzel (illness) will serve as the Nationals' designated hitter Saturday against the Marlins.

    Advice: A stomach illness has kept Senzel from playing in Washington's last two games, but the issue appears to have subsided prior to Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old is slashing .200/.259/.440 with two homers across 27 plate appearances this season. Rotowire.com Today, 11:15 am
    Nick SenzelWSH - 3B,OF
    1:10 pm @MIA
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  • Starting Saturday as 27th man
    The Astros appointed Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land to be the 27th man for the two-game series against the Rockies in Mexico City, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

    Advice: Houston was given permission to add a 27th man for its two-game series in Mexico City. The Astros opted to call up Cabbage, who will start in left field Saturday and bat seventh against Rockies right-hander Cal Quantrill. Cabbage played 22 games in the majors last season with the Angels, slashing .208/.321/.553 with three doubles, one stolen base, one home run and seven RBI over 56 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 11:14 am
    Trey CabbageHOU - 1B,OF
    3:05 pm @COL
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  • Nolan Jones in lineup for Mexico City opener
    Nolan Jones (back) has returned to the lineup for Saturday’s Mexico City series opener against the Astros.

    Advice: Jones is back in left field and batting seventh for Saturday’s showdown in Mexico City’s high-octane offensive environment after sitting out a pair of contests earlier this week due to back stiffness. The 25-year-old outfielder has struggled at the outset of the year, but showed he can be an impact five-category fantasy contributor during last year’s breakout campaign. It’s too early to consider cutting bait, despite his ongoing struggles at the dish. Rotoworld Today, 11:09 am
    Nolan JonesCOL - 1B,OF
    3:05 pm vs HOU
    New Player Note
     
  • Resting versus lefty
    Sanchez isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against Washington.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Sanchez will begin Saturday's game in the dugout with the left-handed Mitchell Parker set to start on the bump for the Nats. Avisail Garcia will cover right field instead while batting fifth. Rotowire.com Today, 11:09 am
     
  • Sitting against lefty
    Gordon isn't in the Marlins' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

    Advice: Gordon will retreat to the dugout as the Nationals prepare to send left-hander Mitchell Parker to the mound to start Saturday's contest. Gordon's absence will move Bryan De La Cruz into left field while Josh Bell serves as the DH and Emmanuel Rivera starts at first base. Rotowire.com Today, 11:07 am
    Nick GordonMIA - 2B,OF
    1:10 pm vs WSH
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  • Astros activate Framber Valdez for Sunday return
    Astros activated LHP Framber Valdez from the 15-day injured list.

    Advice: It’s merely a procedural move as Valdez was set to rejoin Houston’s starting rotation to take the ball during Sunday’s series finale in Mexico City against the Rockies. The combination of some likely have some workload restrictions and Mexico City’s extremely hitter-friendly offensive environment make him a risky proposition for fantasy managers right out of the gate. Rotoworld Today, 11:05 am
     
  • Will play after all
    Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said Seager will start at shortstop for Saturday's game against the Reds, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Advice: Seager left Wednesday's game against the Mariners after taking a pitch off his shin, and he played one game at DH before returning to shortstop in the series opener against the Reds on Friday. Seager was initially set to take Saturday off, but Bochy has reinserted the 30-year-old back into the starting lineup. With Seager at shortstop, Josh Smith will shift to third base while Ezequiel Duran will move to the bench. Rotowire.com Today, 11:05 am
     
  • Hits bench Saturday
    Fortes isn't in the Marlins' lineup Saturday against the Nationals.

    Advice: Fortes will take a seat Saturday after going 1-for-3 with an RBI during Friday's win in the series opener. Christian Bethancourt will instead get the nod behind the dish and bat ninth. Rotowire.com Today, 11:03 am