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  • White Sox plan to limit Garrett Crochet’s workload
    White Sox manager Pedro Grifol told reporters Saturday that Garrett Crochet will likely have a limited pitch count in his final start prior to the All-Star break.

    Advice: Crochet has been the biggest name floated as a possible trade candidate in the coming weeks and it’s going to take a considerable haul to meet Chicago’s asking price. The 25-year-old southpaw has managed to stay healthy and finally put everything together in a stellar first-half breakthrough, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that the White Sox are going to limit his workload leading up to the trade deadline in a few weeks. Rotoworld 55 minutes ago
     
  • Sitting Saturday
    Kjerstad isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Saturday's game versus Oakland.

    Advice: Kjerstad will get another day to rest Saturday after also sitting down Friday versus a left-handed starter. Austin Hays will draw another start in left field while Kjerstad sits. Rotowire.com Today, 10:41 am
     
  • Franciso Alvarez out Saturday with elbow soreness
    Francisco Alvarez is not in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Pirates due to left elbow soreness.

    Advice: Alvarez took a 99-mph fastball from Pirates starter Paul Skenes off his left elbow during Friday’s showdown, so it makes sense that he’s going to get some extra time to rest and recover. It’ll be Luis Torrens handling the catching duties on Saturday afternoon in his place. The 22-year-old backstop is probably fine, but it’s something to keep an eye on over the rest of the weekend. Rotoworld Today, 10:38 am
     
  • Absent from lineup Saturday
    Alvarez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

    Advice: Alvarez went 1-for-3 in Friday's 14-2 loss to Pittsburgh, during which he was struck in the left elbow by a 99 mph fastball from Paul Skenes in the fourth inning, per Pat Ragazzo of SI.com. Luis Torrens will start behind home plate Saturday and bat sixth against Pirates southpaw Bailey Falter. Rotowire.com Today, 10:03 am
     
  • Out again Saturday
    Smith (glute) isn't in the Rangers' lineup for Saturday's game against the Rays.

    Advice: Smith missed four games in June due to glute tightness, and he'll be missing his second consecutive game Saturday due to the same injury. Jonathan Ornelas will pick up another start at third base and bat ninth while Smith continues to recover. Rotowire.com Today, 9:45 am
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    L, 4-6 vs SD
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Josh Smith remains out Saturday with glute issue
    Josh Smith (lower body) remains out of the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Rays.

    Advice: Smith remains on the bench to open Saturday’s showdown after sitting out Friday’s game against the Rays due to glute tightness. It doesn’t sound like a serious concern moving forward, but the Rangers clearly don’t want to take any chances here. It’ll be Jonathan Ornelas drawing another start at the hot corner in his absence. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Rotoworld Today, 9:43 am
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    L, 4-6 vs SD
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Goes yard again
    Riley went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's loss to the Phillies.

    Advice: Aaron Nola let a sinker catch too much of the plate in the fourth inning, and Riley drove it over the wall in center field for Atlanta's first runs of the night. The third baseman has an extra-base hit and at least one RBI in four straight games, and over his last 20 contests he's slashing .362/.438/.797 with six doubles, eight homers, 17 runs and 17 RBI. Rotowire.com Today, 8:32 am
     
  • Another big performance
    Pena went 3-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored Friday against the Twins.

    Advice: Pena delivered a pair of RBI singles and a sacrifice fly to account for his production. That continued a strong run, as across his last 15 games Pena has maintained a .298 batting average with two homers, 14 RBI and 11 runs scored. His .118 across 86 games exactly matches his mark from 2023, though he's on pace to easily set new career highs in RBI and stolen bases while also hitting .285. Rotowire.com Today, 7:36 am
     
  • Brooks Lee batting ninth on Saturday vs. Astros
    Brooks Lee is at designated hitter and batting ninth for Saturday’s game against the Astros.

    Advice: Lee is batting .545 (6-for-11) with four RBI in three games since being called up earlier this week from Triple-A St. Paul. The 23-year-old top prospect figures to continue batting near the bottom of Minnesota’s suddenly formidable lineup as he acclimates to everyday life in the big leagues. However, that decision feels temporary, especially if he keeps producing at the dish. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats at this point. The big question for the remainder of the season is whether Lee sticks around once oft-injured offensive force Royce Lewis (groin) is ready to return after the All-Star break. Rotoworld Today, 6:38 am
    Brooks LeeMIN - SS
    L, 2-9 vs DET
    New Player Note