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  • Lars Nootbaar ejected from Tuesday’s game
    Lars Nootbaar was ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Orioles for arguing balls and strikes.

    Advice: Nootbaar didn’t agree with a called third strike in his first-inning at-bat and was tossed from the contest after returning to the dugout and continuing to voice his displeasure. Rotoworld Today, 5:00 pm
     
  • Joins Giants' roster
    The Giants added McKenna to the 26-man roster Tuesday.

    Advice: McKenna is in the starting lineup for the Giants as the right fielder and batting seventh against the Pirates after being claimed from Baltimore on Saturday. McKenna owns a .224/.302/.332 career slash line across four seasons in the majors, and the 27-year-old will provide depth in an outfield that is now without Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) for the rest of the season. Rotowire.com Today, 3:41 pm
    Ryan McKennaSF - LF,CF,RF
    L, 6-7 @PIT
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  • Not starting Tuesday
    Heyward is not in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday versus the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Heyward has started in three games since returning from the injured list Friday, recording a pair of hits, including a home run, across 11 plate appearances. With the veteran taking a seat Tuesday, Teoscar Hernandez moves to right field and Miguel Vargas enters the lineup in left field. Rotowire.com Today, 3:09 pm
    Jason HeywardLAD - CF,RF
    L, 3-7 vs AZ
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  • Slated to play in ACL games
    Robert (hip) will begin playing in Arizona Complex League games on Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Advice: Robert has been on the shelf since April 6 due to a Grade 2 right hip flexor strain, but he now appears to be ready to test his hip in a competitive environment. The plan is for him to remain at the White Sox's complex in Arizona through the weekend before officially beginning an assignment with one of Chicago's minor-league affiliates next week. The team has not revealed how long they expect the 26-year-old outfielder to remain on assignment, but it's likely he returns to the Sox sometime in June. Rotowire.com Today, 2:45 pm
    Luis Robert Jr.CWS - CF
    W, 5-0 @TOR
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    IL10
     
  • Luis Robert Jr. (hip) ready for rehab contests
    Luis Robert Jr. (hip) will play five innings on Wednesday in a Rookie-level Arizona Complex League contest.

    Advice: The plan appears to be for Robert to get a couple games in this week out in Arizona before heading out on an official minor league rehab assignment next week. The 26-year-old fantasy superstar has been on the shelf since early April due to a Grade 2 hip flexor strain that was expected to keep him sidelined for at least 6-8 weeks. Barring any setbacks, he should return at some point in early June. Rotoworld Today, 2:30 pm
    Luis Robert Jr.CWS - CF
    W, 5-0 @TOR
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Luis Matos batting third on Tuesday vs. Pirates
    Luis Matos is batting third on Tuesday against the Pirates.

    Advice: Giants manager Bob Melvin has bumped a sizzling-hot Matos up to the heart of the order for the first time this season. The 22-year-old former top prospect has batted a sublime .385 (10-for-26) with two homers and a staggering 16 RBI in seven contests since returning to the majors back on May 12. He’s absolutely worthy of a speculative roster spot in all fantasy formats, despite some lackluster underlying quality of contact metrics. Rotoworld Today, 2:01 pm
    Luis MatosSF - LF,CF,RF
    L, 6-7 @PIT
    New Player Note
     
  • Idle against lefty
    Yastrzemski is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pirates.

    Advice: Yastrzemski will avoid a matchup with southpaw Martin Perez on Tuesday. Instead, Ryan McKenna will bat seventh and play right field. Rotowire.com Today, 1:54 pm
    Mike YastrzemskiSF - LF,CF,RF
    L, 6-7 @PIT
    New Player Note
     
  • Taking seat Tuesday
    Moniak is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros.

    Advice: Moniak will be on the bench Tuesday against righty Cristian Javier, despite having the advantage as a left-handed hitter. Instead, Kevin Pillar will play center field and bat fifth. Rotowire.com Today, 1:36 pm
    Mickey MoniakLAA - LF,CF,RF
    L, 5-6 @HOU
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  • Hopes to hit off tee this week
    Friedl (thumb) hopes to begin hitting off a tee this week, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Advice: It's been just over a week since Friedl suffered a fractured left thumb, so it would seem to be a good sign that he's almost ready to do some hitting. A timetable for a return probably won't be available for a little while, though. Friedl has been limited to just six games this season because of wrist and thumb fractures. Rotowire.com Today, 1:05 pm
    TJ FriedlCIN - LF,CF
    W, 2-0 vs SD
    New Player Note
    IL10