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  • Kody Clemens doubles twice in win over Nationals
    Kody Clemens doubled twice and knocked in two runs against the Nationals on Sunday.

    Advice: Clemens has nine hits in 11 appearances for the Phillies and seven have gone for extra bases, giving an .821 slugging percentage to go along with his .321 average. Nothing much in his past suggests he’ll be keeping this up, but the Phillies might as well pencil him into the lineup against righties for now. He might even be a mixed-league option with the Phillies playing in Coors next weekend. Rotoworld Today, 2:20 pm
     
  • Could rejoin team Friday
    Astros GM Dana Brown said Sunday that Abreu could join the team Friday in Oakland, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: The 37-year-old has gone 2-for-9 with a double and a walk in two games with the FCL Astros in the Gulf Coast League, and he's expected to play in a couple more games -- potentially with Triple-A Sugar Land -- this week before rejoining the Astros. Jon Singleton has been operating as Houston's primary first baseman over the past few weeks, and it's unclear if Abreu will immediately reclaim the job once he's called back up. Rotowire.com Today, 1:23 pm
    José AbreuHOU - 1B
    W, 9-4 vs MIL
    New Player Note
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  • José Abreu could rejoin Astros over weekend
    Astros general manager Dana Brown told reporters that José Abreu could return to the Astros as soon as Friday.

    Advice: The Astros optioned Abreau to extended spring training at the end of April with the infielder hitting just .099 with one extra-base hit over 22 games with Houston. He likely would split time with Jon Singleton at the first base position, but while Abreu has had success at the highest level — success is an understatement, obviously — it’d be a mistake to believe Abreu can be a fantasy contributor based on what he’s showed over the last couple of years. Rotoworld Today, 11:17 am
    José AbreuHOU - 1B
    W, 9-4 vs MIL
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Out of Sunday's lineup
    France is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.

    Advice: France has a .653 OPS through 15 games in May and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale in Baltimore. Luke Raley will step in at first base and bat cleanup. Rotowire.com Today, 10:26 am
    Ty FranceSEA - 1B
    L, 3-6 @BAL
    New Player Note
     
  • Gets break Sunday
    Diaz is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee.

    Advice: The 25-year-old will cede catching duties to Victor Caratini as the Astros finish out their series against the Brewers. Diaz has started four of the last five games for Houston, going 3-for-18 with three RBI in that stretch. Rotowire.com Today, 8:31 am
    Yainer DiazHOU - C,1B
    W, 9-4 vs MIL
    New Player Note
     
  • Ty France out Sunday against Orioles
    Ty France is not starting Sunday against the Orioles.

    Advice: France hit a game-tying double in the seventh of Seattle’s come-from-behind win, but the 29-year-old has not been an effective option for most of the year. While he rests, the Mariners will have Luke Raley play first base and hit cleanup. Rotoworld Today, 8:21 am
    Ty FranceSEA - 1B
    L, 3-6 @BAL
    New Player Note
     
  • Not starting Sunday
    Manzardo is not in the lineup for Sunday's outing against the Twins.

    Advice: Manzardo will begin the game from the bench in Cleveland's series finale against Minnesota after going 1-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 11-4 win. Jose Ramirez will move to designated hitter and bat third in place of Manzardo while Gabriel Arias takes over third base duties. Rotowire.com Today, 7:57 am
     
  • Matt Carpenter leading off Sunday vs. Red Sox
    Matt Carpenter is leading off as the designated hitter Sunday against the Red Sox.

    Advice: This will be Carpenter’s first time in the lineup for the Cardinals at home since returning to the club. The 38-year-old is getting the start with Nolan Gorman getting a day off, Alec Burleson playing left field, and Brendan Donovan handling second base. Rotoworld Today, 7:29 am
     
  • Idle against southpaw
    Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Smith will get a break as Boston takes on southpaw Matthew Liberatore. Garrett Cooper will fill in at first base and bat sixth while Tyler O'Neill moves to designated hitter as the Red Sox look to avoid the sweep in St. Louis. Rotowire.com Today, 7:22 am