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  • Abrams belts 14th home run against Cardinals
    CJ Abrams went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and three runs scored against the Cardinals on Saturday.

    Advice: Abrams started the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning and the route was on from there as the Nationals cruised to a 14-6 victory. It was his 14th home run of the season. Abrams is hitting .280 with an .856 OPS and 46 RBI on the season. Rotoworld 38 minutes ago
    CJ AbramsWSH - SS
    W, 1-0 vs NYM
    New Player Note
     
  • Ketel Marte (back) held out of lineup on Saturday
    Ketel Marte (back) was held out of the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup for Saturday evening’s showdown against the Padres.

    Advice: Marte was removed from Friday’s game due to tightness in his back. The Diamondbacks are hopeful that it’s only a minor issue and won’t require a lengthy absence. He’s expected to be available off the bench on Saturday night and could return to the Diamondbacks’ lineup for Sunday’s series finale. Rotoworld 54 minutes ago
    Ketel MarteAZ - 2B
    W, 9-3 @LAD
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Held out of starting nine
    Marte (back) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres but could be available off the bench, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Advice: Marte was removed from Friday's contest with lower back tightness and the D-Backs will keep him out of the starting lineup Saturday. However, manager Torey Lovullo said that Marte could be available off the bench if needed. Marte should be considered day-to-day. Rotowire.com Today, 4:22 pm
    Ketel MarteAZ - 2B
    W, 9-3 @LAD
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Kyle Tucker (shin) resumes jogging on Friday
    Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters that Kyle Tucker (shin) resumed jogging on Friday.

    Advice: Tucker, who has been out since early June due to a right shin bruise, was able to resume hitting a couple weeks ago, and has finally resumed running again. The 27-year-old fantasy superstar isn’t going to make it back until after the upcoming Midsummer Classic, but it sounds like he’s finally starting to make some actual progress in his recovery. We don’t want to speculate wildly, but it seems like Tucker was recovering from something more serious than a mere contusion, but there’s been nothing official from the club on that front. Rotoworld Today, 10:01 am
    Kyle TuckerHOU - OF
    W, 5-3 @TOR
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Nabs 16th steal
    Chisholm went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 loss to the White Sox.

    Advice: For the second straight game, Chisholm reached base three times while swiping a base. The 26-year-old has been doing his job of late at the top of the order, slashing .315/.378/.397 over his last 21 games, but he's scored only seven runs over that stretch due to the overall struggles of the Miami offense. On the season, Chisholm is batting what would be a career-high .262 with 10 homers, 16 steals, 37 runs and 40 RBI in 85 contests. Rotowire.com Today, 7:44 am
     
  • Alex Bregman hits three-run homer in Astros’ win
    Alex Bregman went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two walks Friday as the Astros edged the Twins 13-12.

    Advice: Bregman’s seemingly meaningless homer made it a 13-5 game in the ninth before the Twins almost came all of the way back in the bottom of the inning. It was Bregman’s first homer since June 3 and 10th of the year. At .251/.314/.403, he’s been essentially a league-average hitter halfway through his walk year. Rotoworld Yesterday, 11:53 pm
     
  • Ketel Marte day-to-day with back tightness
    Ketel Marte is day-to-day after leaving Friday’s game against the Padres with back tightness.

    Advice: If he can’t play Saturday, then the Diamondbacks will use Kevin Newman at second base, since they sent down their best alternative, Blaze Alexander, earlier this week. The 30-year-old secured his second All-Star Game selection earlier this week and will start at second base for the senior circuit in the Midsummer Classic. Rotoworld Yesterday, 10:19 pm
    Ketel MarteAZ - 2B
    W, 9-3 @LAD
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Nursing tight back
    Marte exited Friday's game against the Padres due to lower-back tightness, Jesse Friedman of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Advice: Marte had gone 0-for-4 during Friday's loss before Randal Grichuk pinch hit for him in the ninth inning, and manager Torey Lovullo confirmed after the game that Marte's removal was due to a lingering back issue that has been bothering him for a while. He won't require any imaging, however, and the team is viewing him as day-to-day. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:09 pm
    Ketel MarteAZ - 2B
    W, 9-3 @LAD
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Slugs 10th homer
    Bregman went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two walks in Friday's win at Minnesota.

    Advice: The veteran third baseman cracked a 404-foot, three-run blast off Kody Funderburk in the ninth inning for his first long ball since June 3. This marks the seventh season Bregman has reached double-digit homers in his nine-year career. Despite the recent power outage, the Houston third baseman has still been hitting well over his last 25 games, batting .295 (31-for-105) with 18 runs scored and 11 RBI. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 9:07 pm