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  • Resumes taking swings
    Bryant (oblique) took swings in the batting cage prior to Friday's game, MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Bryant has a rib and oblique injury and has been sidelined since June 3. He took positive steps Friday, but he remains without a timeline to return to the field. Rotowire.com Today, 10:53 am
    Kris BryantCOL - 1B,OF
    Top 5, 3-0 @CWS
    New Player Note
    IL10
     
  • Sitting again Saturday
    Butler is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: Even with Arizona sending right-hander Zac Gallen to the mound Saturday, the lefty-hitting Butler will begin the game in the dugout. Daz Cameron will start in right field and bat fifth. Rotowire.com Today, 10:47 am
     
  • Added to lineup
    Sanchez will serve as Miami's designated hitter and bat fourth Saturday against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Sanchez was left off the Marlins' initial lineup for Saturday's contest, but he'll now enter the starting nine after Vidal Brujan (undisclosed) was scratched. Sanchez has gone 9-for-36 with three home runs, six RBI and six runs scored over his last 10 games. Rotowire.com Today, 10:42 am
     
  • Out of lineup Saturday
    Nevin is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Arizona.

    Advice: For the second straight game, Nevin will be in the dugout Saturday while Armando Alvarez starts at third base. Since making his major-league debut June 22, Alvarez has gone 6-for-12 with one RBI and one stolen base, and his encouraging play over the last week could mean the rookie and Nevin split starts in the infield until Abraham Toro (hamstring) returns from the injured list after the All-Star break. Rotowire.com Today, 10:41 am
    Tyler NevinOAK - 1B,3B,OF
    1:10 pm @AZ
    New Player Note
     
  • Jesse Winker in Saturday’s lineup against Rays
    Jesse Winker (knee) is in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Rays.

    Advice: Winker is back in left field and batting third for Saturday’s showdown after suffering a right knee contusion during the bottom of the first inning of Friday’s game when he attempted to catch a fly ball near the left-field wall. His right cleat got caught in the turf, causing him to stumble and fall into the wall, which led to his exit from the contest. He’s apparently feeling well enough to get back in the lineup, which is a relief for the Nationals, and fantasy managers as well. Rotoworld Today, 10:37 am
     
  • Joey Loperfido on the bench Saturday vs. Mets
    Joey Loperfido is not in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Mets.

    Advice: Loperfido sits for the first time in seven contests since returning last week from Triple-A Sugar Land. The 25-year-old slugging prospect has just four hits in 19 at-bats during that stretch. Rotoworld Today, 10:34 am
     
  • Sitting again Saturday
    Peralta isn't in the Padres' lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.

    Advice: Saturday marks the fifth consecutive time Peralta has been left out of the starting lineup, though it will only be the second time he's sat against a right-handed starter (Tanner Houck). In his absence, Bryce Johnson will start in right field for the fifth game in a row while batting ninth. Rotowire.com Today, 10:30 am
     
  • Ramón Laureano out Saturday due to back soreness
    Ramón Laureano (back) remains out of the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Pirates.

    Advice: It’ll be veteran Adam Duvall getting a chance to face Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes on Saturday afternoon with Laureano absent from the lineup for a second straight day due to back soreness. Rotoworld Today, 10:28 am
    Ramón LaureanoATL - OF
    1:10 pm vs PIT
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Out of lineup Saturday
    McCormick is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

    Advice: McCormick went 0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout before being pinch hit by Jon Singleton in the sixth inning of Friday's 7-2 loss to New York. With McCormick starting Saturday's game in the dugout, Singleton will start at first base while Mauricio Dubon shifts to right field against Mets right-hander Tylor Megill. Rotowire.com Today, 10:15 am