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  • Another tough start
    Crochet (1-4) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over four innings against the Twins. He struck out six.

    Advice: Crochet surrendered at least five runs for a third straight start, each of which lasted less than five innings and resulted in a loss for Crochet. After an impressive start to the season (four earned runs over 18.0 innings), Crochet has been equally unimpressive in his last three appearances, yielding 17 earned runs over 11.2 innings. Overall, Crochet owns a 6.37 ERA and 40:8 K:BB in six starts, and he's lined up for a rematch with the Twins on Monday. Rotowire.com 30 minutes ago
     
  • Robert Suarez locks down ninth save vs. Rockies
    Robert Suarez struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning to secure the save against the Rockies.

    Advice: Suarez was given a three-run lead to protect in the ninth inning. He worked quickly, striking out one batter and closing it out on seven pitches for his league-leading ninth save of the season. The 33-year-old right-hander holds a 0.77 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a 10/4 K/BB ratio across 11 2/3 innings. Rotoworld 51 minutes ago
     
  • Swipes two bags
    Garcia went 2-for-4 with a run batted in and two stolen bases during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.

    Advice: Garcia collected his fifth and sixth stolen bases of the season for his second multi-steal game of 2024. He plated Kyle Isbel in the second inning on a single and notched another single in the fifth. Garcia is batting .368 with four runs scored and four RBi in his last five games. Rotowire.com Today, 7:57 pm
    Maikel GarciaKC - 3B,SS
    W, 3-2 vs TOR
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  • Zack Gelof (oblique) likely heading to 10-day IL
    Athletics’ manager Mark Kotsay told reporters after Wednesday’s game that Zack Gelof was diagnosed with a left oblique strain and will likely head to the injured list.

    Advice: That’s a tough break for the Athletics and for fantasy managers who were relying on the dynamic 24-year-old second baseman. No word yet on how much time he may miss, but oblique injuries usually take at least a couple of weeks to recover and could be even longer depending on the severity. Expect Abraham Toro to see additional run at second base for as long as Gelof is sidelined. Rotoworld Today, 7:44 pm
    Zack GelofOAK - 2B
    L, 3-7 @NYY
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  • Maikel Garcia swipes two bases against Blue Jays
    Maikel Garcia went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a pair of steals on Wednesday in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.

    Advice: Garcia is warming up at the plate after falling into a slump with his third multi-hit game in his last five contests. He knocked a base hit in the second inning to drive in a run before stealing second. He added another base hit in the fifth and stole third for his second steal of the game. The 24-year-old third baseman is slashing .206/.255/.381 with four homers, 16 RBI, and six steals across 106 plate appearances. His batting average should continue to rise as he’s posting an excellent hard-hit rate and making plenty of contact. Rotoworld Today, 7:35 pm
    Maikel GarciaKC - 3B,SS
    W, 3-2 vs TOR
    New Player Note
     
  • Garrett Crochet struggles again in loss Wednesday
    Garrett Crochet allowed five runs with six strikeouts over four innings in a loss to the Twins on Wednesday.

    Advice: After a scoreless first inning, Crochet got into trouble in the second. A walk, double, and base hit brought a run in for the Twins before Willi Castro took him deep for a three-run shot. Crochet completed two more innings before a leadoff double in the fifth would knock him out of the game. The inherited runner would eventually come in to score. The 24-year-old left-hander struck out six. He’s had a run of bad starts now, giving up at least five runs in each of his last three outings. Crochet will look to turn things around in a rematch against the Twins in Chicago on Monday. Rotoworld Today, 7:24 pm
     
  • Likely headed for IL
    Gelof was diagnosed with a left oblique strain Wednesday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Gelof's injury was initially described as "left abdominal soreness" and caused him to be scratched from Oakland's lineup prior to Wednesday's game. However, his injury now appears to be more severe than initially thought, and it will likely cause him to land on the injured list. The A's haven't specified how long the 24-year-old may be out for, but Abraham Toro, who filled in for Gelof on Wednesday, will likely see consistent reps at second base in his absence. Rotowire.com Today, 7:13 pm
    Zack GelofOAK - 2B
    L, 3-7 @NYY
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Still viewed as everyday DH
    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said prior to Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Guardians that Yoshida is still viewed as the team's primary designated hitter, despite being on the bench for two straight matchups with right-handed starting pitchers, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. "He's an everyday DH, man," Cora said of Yoshida. "I don't know what the big deal is. [Tyler] O'Neill had to DH [on Tuesday]. [Rafael Devers] had to DH [on Wednesday]."

    Advice: Yoshida's consecutive absences from the lineup created some question regarding whether the 30-year-old was still viewed as an everyday player after struggling to a .250/.333/.375 slash line through the Red Sox's first 24 games of the season, but Cora dispelled the notion that Yoshida's role was being downsized. The skipper noted that the Red Sox's injury situation was largely responsible for Yoshida being excluded from the lineup, as O'Neill was limited to DH duties when he came off the 7-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's 4-1 loss, and Devers was eased back in as a DH on Wednesday after having not played in a week due to a bone bruise in his left knee. O'Neill returned to his usual spot in left field Wednesday, but Devers may need another day or two as a DH before the Red Sox clear him to play third base. Since the Red Sox aren't keen on having Yoshida play in the corner outfield, he could miss out on more starts until Devers is back at third base on a full-time basis. Rotowire.com Today, 6:45 pm
     
  • Framber Valdez expected to return over the weekend
    Framber Valdez (elbow) threw a 40-pitch bullpen session without issue on Wednesday and is expected to rejoin the Astros’ rotation over the weekend against the Rockies.

    Advice: He’ll start one of the two games against the Rockies in Mexico City, with Ronel Blanco starting the other game. Prior to landing on the injured list, Valdez had posted a 2.19 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and a 10/6 K/BB ratio over 12 1/3 innings through his first two starts. Rotoworld Today, 5:18 pm