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  • Pops homer Friday
    Contreras went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

    Advice: The Cardinals mustered just five hits, but Contreras and Alec Burleson provided a pair of homers to make it work. Contreras continues to play through a lingering hand injury, and while it's limited his ability to catch, he's been fine at the plate. Since the injury occurred April 3, he's gone 17-for-52 (.327) with two homers, six doubles and five RBI. For the season, he's slashing .296/.425/.563 with four homers, nine RBI, 12 runs scored, seven doubles and a stolen base over 21 contests. Contreras will continue to split time between catcher and designated hitter. Rotowire.com 4 minutes ago
     
  • Nationals bring up Alex Call on Saturday from AAA
    Nationals recalled OF Alex Call from Triple-A Rochester.

    Advice: Call joins Washington’s injury-depleted outfield mix after mashing six homers in 19 games this season for Triple-A Rochester. The 29-year-old former third-round pick has gotten into 175 games in the big leagues over the last three years between the Nationals and Guardians. Rotoworld 4 minutes ago
     
  • Recalled from Triple-A
    The Nationals recalled Call from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

    Advice: Call failed to make the big-league roster out of spring training, but he will rejoin the Nationals after slashing .216/.306/.486 with six homers and 17 RBI across 85 Triple-A plate appearances. He'll provide additional depth to Washington's outfield unit while Joey Gallo (shoulder) is on the injured list. Rotowire.com 6 minutes ago
     
  • Nationals put Joey Gallo (shoulder) on 10-day IL
    Nationals placed 1B/OF Joey Gallo on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder AC joint sprain.

    Advice: Gallo heads to the injured list for an extended layoff after batting .122 with three homers and a staggering 43 strikeouts in 23 games this season in his Nationals debut. The 47 percent strikeout rate isn’t what you want, but the fact that he’s not really hitting for any power makes it fair to wonder how much longer he’ll stick around for a rebuilding Washington squad that has plenty of top prospects knocking on the door. Rotoworld 7 minutes ago
     
  • Mets bring up Mark Vientos on Saturday from AAA
    Mets recalled INF Mark Vientos from Triple-A Syracuse.

    Advice: It’s a bit surprising to see Vientos back with the Mets with veteran slugger J.D. Martinez finally healthy and occupying the designated hitter slot until further notice. The 24-year-old slugger batted .302 (26-for-86) with five homers and 22 RBI across 23 games for Triple-A Syracuse after failing to make New York’s season-opening roster. He’ll presumably split time between third base, first base and DH moving forward, but the lack of consistent playing time limits his appeal for fantasy purposes. Rotoworld 17 minutes ago
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  • Day off Saturday
    Marte isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's contest versus St. Louis, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

    Advice: Marte went 1-for-4 during Friday's series opener, and he'll now get a rare day off Saturday versus Sonny Gray and the Cards. DJ Stewart will get the nod in right field and bat fifth. Rotowire.com 21 minutes ago
     
  • Jake Fraley returns to lineup Saturday vs. Rangers
    Jake Fraley (illness) has returned to the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Rangers.

    Advice: Fraley is back in right field and batting fifth on Saturday following a six-game absence due to illness. The 28-year-old outfielder hasn’t gotten into a game since April 20. Rotoworld 22 minutes ago
     
  • Resting Saturday
    Bader isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

    Advice: Bader will get a day to regroup after going 0-for-10 across his last three games. His absence will allow Tyrone Taylor to start in center field and bat seventh. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
     
  • Starling Marte getting day off Saturday vs. Cards
    Starling Marte and Harrison Bader are not in the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Cardinals.

    Advice: Marte and Bader take a seat with Tyrone Taylor and DJ Stewart patrolling center and right field, respectively, with Sonny Gray on the mound for St. Louis. The 35-year-old veteran outfielder has looked rejuvenated this season, batting .288 with four homers and six steals through 25 games. Rotoworld 29 minutes ago