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  • Returning to bullpen once healthy
    Manager Skip Schumaker said Wednesday that Puk (shoulder) will pitch out of the bullpen upon his return from the 15-day injured list, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Miami's rotation recently got back Edward Cabrera and could soon add Braxton Garrett (shoulder), so Puk will shift back to a relief role once he's recovered from the shoulder fatigue. The left-hander went 0-4 with a 9.22 ERA and 12:17 K:BB over 13.2 frames in four starts, so the move isn't a major surprise. Puk primarily worked as the Marlins' closer last season and had 15 saves with a 3.97 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 78:13 K:BB across 56.2 innings, but he'll likely need to be eased back into a high-leverage role after his disastrous run in the rotation. Rotowire.com 5 minutes ago
    A.J. PukMIA - SP,RP
    Top 1, 0-0 @ATL
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    IL15
  • Thairo Estrada leaves game with hamstring injury
    Thairo Estrada was removed from Wednesday’s game against the Mets due to tightness in his left hamstring.

    Advice: The 28-year-old infielder tried to talk his way into staying in the game, so hopefully the injury isn’t that serious. The Giants should provide an update on his status after the game, but it sounds like Estrada should be considered day-to-day. Rotoworld 18 minutes ago
    Thairo EstradaSF - 2B,SS
    L, 2-8 vs NYM
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    DTD
  • Struggles with abdominal soreness
    Gelof was scratched from Oakland's lineup ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Yankees due to left abdominal soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: The severity of the 24-year-old infielder's injury is still unknown, but the team could provide more information after the contest. Gelof had not missed a game with 24 straight starts at second base to begin the season, but that starting streak will end Wednesday. Third baseman Abraham Toro will take the field at the keystone in place of Gelof. Rotowire.com 20 minutes ago
  • Battling hamstring tightness
    Estrada was removed from Wednesday's game against the Mets due to left hamstring tightness, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Estrada reportedly wanted to play through his injury, suggesting that his removal was more of a precautionary decision. The Giants don't play Thursday, so the 28-year-old will get an extra day to recover and may be able to return Friday without missing any time. Rotowire.com 26 minutes ago
    Thairo EstradaSF - 2B,SS
    L, 2-8 vs NYM
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    DTD
  • Lindor goes 4-for-5, homers twice in victory
    Francisco Lindor went 4-for-5 with two homers and four RBI as the Mets topped the Giants 8-2 on Wednesday.

    Advice: The homers came off Sean Hjelle in the third and Mitch White in the ninth. The slumping Lindor raised his OPS from .538 to .652 today. At .206, it’s also the first time this season he’s boasted an average at or above the Mendoza Line. Rotoworld 31 minutes ago
  • Sean Manaea goes 4 2/3 scoreless against Giants
    Even though the Mets had a six-run lead, a frustrated Sean Manaea was lifted after 4 2/3 scoreless innings Wednesday against the Giants.

    Advice: Manaea was inefficient in walking four and throwing 101 pitches today, but considering that he struck out the final man he faced, it seemed like he ought to have been given a chance to go for the win. And if managers simply don’t care about that kind of thing any longer, then why should any of us? Manaea has a 3.33 ERA in his five starts this season. The Mets are 3-2 when he pitches, but his record is 1-1. Rotoworld 31 minutes ago
    Sean ManaeaNYM - SP,RP
    W, 8-2 @SF
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  • Tyrone Taylor homers, doubles against Giants
    Starting for the first time in six games, Tyrone Taylor delivered a homer and a two-run double against the Giants on Wednesday.

    Advice: We took issue with the Mets starting Joey Wendle over Taylor last night, and this kind of thing is why. Taylor is a little short of being a quality regular, but not by much. He’s hitting .327/.358/.510 in 54 plate appearances this season. Rotoworld 31 minutes ago
  • Tyler Fitzgerald hits first homer for Giants
    Tyler Fitzgerald hit his first homer of the year Wednesday against the Mets.

    Advice: The 381-foot homer accounted for the first earned run allowed this year by breakout Mets reliever Reed Garrett. Playing against lefties, Fitzgerald has hit .269/.321/.538 in his 28 plate appearances this season. An expanded role still doesn’t seem likely, but he does offer versatility if injuries strike. Rotoworld 31 minutes ago
  • On bench for fourth straight game
    Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

    Advice: After seeing his streak of six consecutive starts come to an end Saturday, Duran has now found himself on the bench for four straight contests. Duran's path to meaningful playing time appears to have come to a close with Josh Smith solidifying himself as Josh Jung's (wrist) primary replacement at third base and with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe having made his return from the injured list over the weekend. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
    Ezequiel DuranTEX - 1B,3B,SS,OF
    5:05 pm vs SEA
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