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  • Justin Verlander scratched due to neck discomfort
    Justin Verlander was scratched from Saturday’s start against the Tigers due to neck discomfort.

    Advice: Uh-oh. No word yet on the severity of the neck ailment that led to Verlander being scratched from a highly-anticipated outing against his former team. However, it’s worth noting that the 41-year-old veteran has probably been pitching through the issue of late since he’s struggled in each of his last two outings. It’ll be rookie Spencer Arrighetti taking the ball in his place. There should be an additional update on his status at some point this weekend. He’ll presumably undergo some additional testing to determine the extent of the lingering issue. Stay tuned. Rotoworld 26 minutes ago
  • Called up Saturday
    Rodriguez was called up from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.

    Advice: Rodriguez will return to the big-league roster after being sent down June 2, replacing Jose Ramirez with the team in Toronto after Ramirez was placed on the paternity list Saturday. Rodriguez was red-hot with Columbus since he was sent down, batting .413 with five home runs, 18 RBI and 12 runs scored over 46 at-bats in 10 contests. Rotowire.com 32 minutes ago
  • Goes on paternity leave
    The Guardians placed Ramirez on the paternity leave list Saturday.

    Advice: Ramirez will likely miss his team's remaining two games this weekend in Toronto before rejoining them for the start of a homestand Tuesday following Monday's scheduled off day. Johnathan Rodriguez is taking Ramirez's roster spot and Daniel Schneemann is getting a start at third base Saturday versus the Blue Jays. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
  • Guardians recall Johnathan Rodriguez on Saturday
    Guardians recalled OF Johnathan Rodriguez from Triple-A Columbus.

    Advice: Rodriguez has been summoned to join the Guardians in Toronto for the rest of their weekend series against the Blue Jays with franchise cornerstone José Ramírez away from the club on paternity leave. The 24-year-old infielder got into eight contests earlier this season for Cleveland, going 3-for-23 with three RBI in 28 plate appearances. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
  • Sitting Saturday
    Cabbage is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Cabbage will remain on the bench for the second game in a row to open the team's series with Detroit. Mauricio Dubon will draw the start in right field and bat seventh Saturday. Rotowire.com 37 minutes ago
    Trey CabbageHOU - 1B,OF
    1:10 pm vs DET
    New Player Note
  • Guardians place José Ramírez on paternity list
    Guardians placed 3B José Ramírez on the paternity list.

    Advice: Ramírez will miss the remainder of Cleveland’s weekend series in Toronto to be with his wife for the birth of their second child. It’ll be Johnathan Rodriguez coming up to take his active roster spot. The 31-year-old fantasy superstar, who holds a sublime .864 OPS with 18 homers and 11 steals in 291 plate appearances over 66 games this season, should be back from paternity leave early next week. Rotoworld 38 minutes ago
  • Sitting Saturday
    Urshela is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Astros, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Urshela will get a day off after he went 9-for-27 with a double, five RBI and two run scored while starting the last eight contests. Matt Vierling will slot in at third base while Akil Baddoo enters the lineup in left field and bats eighth against Houston. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago
    Gio UrshelaDET - 1B,3B,SS
    1:10 pm @HOU
    New Player Note
  • Bo Bichette out Saturday with right calf soreness
    Bo Bichette is absent from the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Guardians due to right calf soreness.

    Advice: Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters they’ll see how Bichette is feeling this weekend before deciding on a course of action. It doesn’t sound like a serious concern, but it’s a developing situation fantasy managers should keep a close eye on. He’s been playing through the lingering issue of late and is presumably day-to-day for now. Rotoworld 42 minutes ago
    Bo BichetteTOR - SS
    12:07 pm vs CLE
    New Player Note
    DTD
  • Dealing with calf issue
    Bichette is absent from Saturday's lineup against the Guardians as a result of right calf soreness, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

    Advice: Bichette has been playing through the calf issue for a few games, so the team decided to give him a day off Saturday. Manager John Schneider said the team will keep an eye on how the shortstop is feeling ahead of Sunday's series finale with Cleveland before making a decision on when he'll be back in the lineup. Rotowire.com 44 minutes ago
    Bo BichetteTOR - SS
    12:07 pm vs CLE
    New Player Note
    DTD