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  • Athletics designate J.D. Davis for assignment
    Athletics designated INF J.D. Davis for assignment.

    Advice: Davis latched on with Oakland on a one-year, $2.5 million pact back in - after a highly-publicized contractual dispute with San Francisco, but winds up being jettisoned after posting a .670 OPS with four homers and five RBI in 135 plate appearances in 39 games. The 31-year-old has some appeal as a lefty-mashing bench specialist, but he’s pretty much a non-factor for fantasy purposes at this stage of his career. Rotoworld Today, 2:09 pm
    J.D. DavisOAK - 1B,3B
    6:40 pm vs KC
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  • Absent from Cubs lineup
    Morel is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Giants.

    Advice: Morel has only one hit over his last five games and tough right-hander Logan Webb will take the ball Tuesday for San Francisco, so it's a sensible spot for a day off. David Bote is getting the call at third base while Morel regroups. Rotowire.com Today, 1:59 pm
    Christopher MorelCHC - 2B,3B,OF
    5:05 pm vs SF
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  • Not in Tuesday's lineup
    Walls (illness) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday's game in Minnesota.

    Advice: It's not clear whether Walls remains under the weather or if the Rays had planned to start Jose Caballero at shortstop in this one regardless. Walls has been the club's primary shortstop since coming off the injured list earlier this month. Rotowire.com Today, 1:52 pm
    Taylor WallsTB - 2B,3B,SS
    4:40 pm @MIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Taylor Walls remains out Tuesday with illness
    Taylor Walls (illness) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Twins.

    Advice: Walls will sit out his third straight contest due to an ongoing illness, but we’re assuming he’ll be available off the bench in this one, if needed. The 27-year-old should be ready to roll in a couple days, if not sooner. Rotoworld Today, 1:41 pm
    Taylor WallsTB - 2B,3B,SS
    4:40 pm @MIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Taking seat against LHP
    Lopez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Houston.

    Advice: Lopez will avoid a matchup with southpaw Framber Valdez on Tuesday. Instead, Danny Mendick will bat ninth and play second base. Rotowire.com Today, 1:22 pm
    Nicky LopezCWS - 2B,3B,SS
    5:10 pm vs HOU
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  • Ha-Seong Kim draws rare day off on Tuesday night
    Ha-Seong Kim is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Phillies.

    Advice: It’s an extremely rare day off for Kim, who has started every game for San Diego since May 23. The 28-year-old is struggling a little bit over the last few weeks, batting .213 (10-for-47) with two homers and six steals over his last 15 contests. It’ll be Tyler Wade drawing a rare start at shortstop on Tuesday evening against the Phillies. Rotoworld Today, 1:14 pm
    Ha-Seong KimSD - 2B,3B,SS
    Bot 2, 0-0 @PHI
    New Player Note
     
  • Gets breather Tuesday
    Kim is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Philadelphia.

    Advice: It's just the second day off this season for Kim, who is just 4-for-22 across his last eight games. Tyler Wade will receive a start at shortstop Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:07 pm
    Ha-Seong KimSD - 2B,3B,SS
    Bot 2, 0-0 @PHI
    New Player Note
     
  • Josh Smith returns to lineup Tuesday vs. Mets
    Josh Smith is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Mets.

    Advice: Smith is back at designated hitter for Tuesday’s contest against the Mets after missing four straight games due to general soreness. It could be a few additional days before he’s ready to get back onto the field defensively, but it’s an encouraging development that the Rangers are able to get his bat back into the lineup. The 26-year-old infielder has been excellent this year, batting .294/.384/.436 with four homers and four steals across 243 plate appearances. Rotoworld Today, 1:05 pm
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    5:05 pm vs NYM
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  • Back in lineup
    Smith (hamstring) is batting third as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Mets.

    Advice: Smith missed four straight games with tightness in his upper hamstring but will rejoin the lineup Tuesday. While he's healthy enough to play, the Rangers are opting to ease Smith into action in a non-defensive capacity, giving him his first start at DH this season. Rotowire.com Today, 1:04 pm
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    5:05 pm vs NYM
    New Player Note