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  • Bo Bichette scratched Thursday with forearm bruise
    Bo Bichette was scratched from Thursday’s lineup due to a right forearm contusion.

    Advice: It’ll be Leo Jimenez making his big-league debut at shortstop on Thursday against the Astros in his absence. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Rotoworld 20 minutes ago
    Bo BichetteTOR - SS
    W, 7-6 vs HOU
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  • Cleared for rehab start
    Woo (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Everett this weekend, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Woo came out of a bullpen session Wednesday with no concerns, clearing the way for him to make a rehab start. Mariners manager Scott Servais wouldn't rule out a return before the All-Star break for Woo, so it sounds like the right-hander could need just the one rehab outing if all goes well. Rotowire.com 50 minutes ago
    Bryan WooSEA - SP
    L, 0-2 vs BAL
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  • Bryan Woo will make rehab start this weekend
    Bryan Woo (hamstring) will make a rehab start for High-A Everett this weekend.

    Advice: Woo has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since June 25th and has also battled an elbow injury earlier in the season. There’s no word yet on how many rehab starts Woo would need, but it doesn’t figure to be more than one or two. Rotoworld 57 minutes ago
    Bryan WooSEA - SP
    L, 0-2 vs BAL
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    IL15
     
  • Swipes two bags in win
    Thomas went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Thursday's win against the Mets.

    Advice: Thomas had his fifth game of the season with multiple stolen bases, which is the second most in MLB behind Elly De La Cruz (8). Thomas already has 19 steals in 58 games this season, one away from his career high he set last season in 156 games. The 28-year-old continues his solid production since returning from injury in late May, slashing .268/.327/.504 with 6 homers and 25 RBI over his last 36 games. Rotowire.com Today, 10:51 am
    Lane ThomasWSH - OF
    L, 2-7 vs NYM
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  • Scratched from lineup
    Bichette was scratched from the Blue Jays' lineup for Thursday's game against the Astros due to a right forearm contusion, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Bichette was hit by a pitch in the area during Wednesday's contest and felt some residual soreness while working out pregame Thursday. Consider him day-to-day. Leo Jimenez will slide over to shortstop and Spencer Horwitz will enter the lineup at second base. Rotowire.com Today, 9:11 am
    Bo BichetteTOR - SS
    W, 7-6 vs HOU
    New Player Note
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  • Settles for no-decision Wednesday
    Blanco allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision against Toronto on Wednesday.

    Advice: Blanco fared fine after giving up six runs (three earned) in his previous outing, though fantasy managers in leagues that count quality starts will no doubt be disappointed that he was pulled having tossed 5.2 frames. That hook may have also cost the right-hander a victory, as he had a one-run lead when he was relieved by Tayler Scott, who promptly gave up a single to allow the tying run to cross the plate. While Blanco has posted a modest 8.2 K/9 on the campaign, his overall numbers are strong -- he's recorded a 2.53 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 96 frames. Rotowire.com Today, 12:35 am
     
  • Notches 23rd save
    Finnegan earned a save against the Mets on Wednesday with a perfect inning of work.

    Advice: Finnegan protected a two-run, ninth-inning lead by retiring the side in order on 11 pitches. The right-hander has converted 10 of his past 11 save chances and has allowed just four runs over 17.1 innings during that span. Finnegan has been one of MLB's best closers this season, ranking third in the league with 23 saves while posting a 1.98 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB over 36.1 frames. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:31 pm
     
  • Two thefts in win
    Kim went 1-for-3 with a hit-by-pitch, two stolen bases and one run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.

    Advice: Kim has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, going 12-for-38 (.316) in that span. His pair of steals Wednesday were his first since June 20, and he's up to 18 thefts on 21 attempts this season. The infielder has added a .227/.335/.383 slash line with 10 home runs, 38 RBI, 46 runs scored, 10 doubles and three triples through 88 contests. One of Kim, Luis Arraez, Jake Cronenworth or Donovan Solano is likely to lose hold of an everyday role once Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) returns, which could be in about a week if he can get through a rehab assignment without setbacks. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:10 pm
    Ha-Seong KimSD - 2B,3B,SS
    L, 0-7 @TEX
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  • Ronel Blanco uneven in no-decision
    Ronel Blanco lasted 5 2/3 innings on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. He allowed two runs while striking out four and walking two in a no-decision.

    Advice: Blanco was just fine in this one. He had some trouble finding the zone with his breaking balls and the Blue Jays worked some long and tough at-bats against him. He fell one out short of a quality start and the Astros pulled ahead in the seventh inning giving him no chance for the win despite a decent outing. He’ll take a 2.53 ERA into his next scheduled start against the Marlins. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:11 pm