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  • Won't start Saturday
    Melendez is not in the Royals' starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

    Advice: Melendez has gone 0-for-12 over his last four starts, reaching base once on a walk over that span. Dairon Blanco will start in left field and bat eighth against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
     
  • Recalled from Triple-A
    The Brewers recalled Junk from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

    Advice: With the Brewers down another starting pitcher following the news that Wade Miley (elbow) will need to undergo Tommy John surgery, Junk will come up from the minors to presumably fill the open spot in Milwaukee's rotation. His time in the majors will likely be brief, as Jakob Junis (shoulder/head) and DL Hall (knee) are both projected to return from the injured list within the next couple of weeks. Jared Koenig was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
     
  • Not starting Saturday
    Velazquez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

    Advice: Velazquez will begin Saturday's game on the bench with the Tigers sending out right-hander Casey Mize. Velazquez is hitless over his last six games and has reached base twice on walks over that span. Lefty-hitting Adam Frazier will start at DH and bat fifth in the lineup Saturday. Rotowire.com 32 minutes ago
     
  • Optioned to Nashville
    The Brewers optioned Koenig to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

    Advice: Koenig has been solid during his time in the majors, allowing just one earned run across 8.2 innings while striking out four batters and walking two. Despite his performance, the 30-year-old southpaw return to the minors to make room for Janson Junk, who was recalled from Nashville in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
     
  • Jake Cronenworth not in Padres lineup on Saturday
    Jake Cronenworth is absent from the Padres’ starting lineup for Saturday night’s showdown against the Phillies.

    Advice: It appears to be nothing more than a regular day of rest for the 30-year-old infielder with left-hander Ranger Suarez toeing the slab for the Phillies. Jurickson Profar will make just his second start of the season at first base while Jose Azocar enters the lineup in left field for the Padres. Rotoworld 41 minutes ago
     
  • Framber Valdez to go 70-75 pitches on Sunday
    Astros’ manager Joe Espada told reporters on Saturday that Framber Valdez is expected to throw around 70-75 pitches in Sunday’s start against the Rockies.

    Advice: It’s no surprise that Valdez would be a bit limited in his first start back from the injured list, so fantasy managers need to be aware that he may not stick around long enough to earn a victory. That — and the high run-scoring environment in Mexico City — may mean it’s best to leave Valdez on the bench before inserting him back into lineups for next week. Rotoworld 44 minutes ago
     
  • Available Saturday
    Diaz (hand) is not in the starting lineup but is available as a pinch hitter for Saturday's game against the White Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Advice: Diaz left Friday's game after taking a 99-mph fastball off his left pinky in the eighth inning. X-rays came back negative, and while he won't start Saturday, he will be available should the Rays need a right-handed bat. With Diaz in the dugout, Ben Rortvedt will start at catcher and bat seventh against White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon. Rotowire.com 46 minutes ago
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  • Back in action Saturday
    Merrill (groin) is starting in center field and batting eighth Saturday against the Phillies.

    Advice: Groin tightness has prevented Merrill from playing in the Padres' last two games, but he is seemingly feeling better heading into Saturday's contest. The 21-year-old is 5-for-18 with four RBI across his last five games, though all five of his hits in that span have been singles. Rotowire.com 46 minutes ago
     
  • Yandy Diaz (hand) held out of lineup on Saturday
    Yandy Diaz (hand) was held out of the Rays’ starting lineup for Saturday’s contest against the White Sox.

    Advice: The hard-hitting 32-year-old infielder was drilled in the hand by a 99.3 mph fastball from Michael Kopech on Friday night. While he was fortunate to avoid any fractures in the ordeal, he’s still dealing with some soreness and swelling and may need to miss a couple of games even if he does avoid a trip to the injured list. Austin Shenton will start in his place at first base and bat cleanup against Jonathan Cannon and the White Sox. Rotoworld 46 minutes ago
    Yandy DíazTB - 1B,3B
    4:10 pm @CWS
    New Player Note
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