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  • J.T. Realmuto (knee) aims to return next month
    J.T. Realmuto (knee) told reporters Tuesday that he’s planning to return by next month’s All-Star break.

    Advice: Realmuto is roughly one week removed from right knee surgery to repair a meniscus tear and is hoping to get back into game action, barring any setbacks, in the days leading up to the All-Star break, which begins on July 15. It’s not unrealistic to think he’ll be ready to go afterwards, even if he doesn’t meet that aggressive timeline. Rotoworld Today, 5:35 pm
    J.T. RealmutoPHI - C
    W, 4-3 vs SD
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Willson Contreras (forearm) makes rehab debut at DH
    Willson Contreras (forearm) went 1-for-3 with a run scored on Tuesday in a minor league rehab game for Triple-A Memphis.

    Advice: Contreras got in a handful of at-bats at designated hitter in his first minor league rehab contest since undergoing surgery back in early May to repair a left forearm fracture. There’s a strong possibility he’s back for St. Louis before the end of the month. Rotoworld Today, 4:30 pm
     
  • William Contreras back in lineup Tuesday vs. Halos
    William Contreras is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Angels.

    Advice: Contreras is back at designated hitter following a one-game absence for precautionary reasons following a scary-looking home-plate collision over the weekend. The positive development here for the Brewers, and fantasy managers, is that the 26-year-old backstop has been cleared of a potential concussion. Rotoworld Today, 3:45 pm
     
  • Back in lineup Tuesday
    Contreras (head) is serving as the Brewers' designated hitter and batting second Tuesday against the Angels.

    Advice: Contreras had to sit out Monday's contest after he was hit in the head during a play at the plate Sunday. He now seems to be in good enough shape to play again, though it will be Gary Sanchez behind the dish catching for Tobias Myers. Contreras still holds a .305 batting average on the season, but he has struggled to find consistent success recently, slashing just .232/.246/.321 since the start of June. Rotowire.com Today, 3:25 pm
     
  • Resumes baseball activities
    Murphy (knee) has been taking batting practice and throwing out to 110 feet as of last week, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Murphy was seemingly cleared to resume baseball activities earlier this month, but he likely still has a few checkpoints to hit in his recovery from a left knee sprain before the Giants clear him to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 33-year-old backstop is currently on the 60-day injured list and won't be eligible for activation until the first week of July. Rotowire.com Today, 2:44 pm
    Tom MurphySF - C
    L, 2-5 @CHC
    New Player Note
    IL60
     
  • Placed on minor-league IL
    Hunt was placed on the minor-league 7-day injured list Tuesday with a left groin strain, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

    Advice: Hunt will now be sidelined for at least a week while nursing the groin issue, but because it's the minor-league IL, the seven days aren't necessarily indicative of the injury's severity. The catcher has produced a .192 average with three home runs, six RBI and six runs scored over 52 at-bats in 13 contests with Norfolk since being traded to the Orioles' organization from the Mariners on May 22. Rotowire.com Today, 2:41 pm
    Blake HuntBAL - C
    L, 2-4 @NYY
    New Player Note
    NA7
     
  • Sitting against lefty
    Melendez isn't in the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's game versus Oakland.

    Advice: The A's will send Hogan Harris to the mound to begin Tuesday's contest, so the left-handed bat of Melendez will remain on the bench to begin the game. Garrett Hampson will fill the opening in left field while batting eighth. Rotowire.com Today, 2:40 pm
     
  • On bench versus lefty
    Bailey is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

    Advice: Bailey will take a seat as the team faces off with left-hander Justin Steele of Chicago. Curt Casali will take over at catcher and bat ninth Tuesday. Bailey is in a platoon behind the plate with Casali, typically handling the starts versus right-handers while Casali enters the lineup versus southpaws. Rotowire.com Today, 2:32 pm
     
  • Taking seat Tuesday
    Trevino is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Baltimore.

    Advice: Trevino will give way to Austin Wells behind the dish Tuesday. Trevino has generated six hits in his last four starts, including a trio of home runs. Rotowire.com Today, 1:57 pm