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  • No baseball work yet
    Rockies manager Bud Black said Tuesday that Bryant (back) is not participating in baseball activities and won't be reinstated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Wednesday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.

    Advice: There apparently isn't much concern about the back strain being a serious issue since Bryant hasn't been sent for medical imaging, but the lower-back strain will still keep him sidelined for the near future. The 32-year-old doesn't have an official timeline for his return and should be considered out indefinitely until he resumes baseball activities. Rotowire.com 9 minutes ago
    Kris BryantCOL - 1B,OF
    5:40 pm vs SD
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  • Absent from lineup again
    Drury is not in the lineup versus the Orioles on Tuesday.

    Advice: Drury took a seat in Monday's game versus the Orioles after returning to the lineup Friday. The second baseman was dealing with a hamstring injury prior to playing in all three contests of the weekend against the Reds. This marks the second consecutive game he will not start with Luis Rengifo starting at second and batting eighth Tuesday. Rotowire.com 12 minutes ago
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    6:38 pm vs BAL
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  • Ryan Mountcastle (knee) not in Tuesday’s lineup
    Ryan Mountcastle (knee) remains out of the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Angels.

    Advice: Mountcastle will sit out his second straight contest due to knee soreness with Ryan O’Hearn handling the cold corner out in Los Angeles. It sounds like his ongoing absence is merely out of an abundance of caution. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Rotoworld 30 minutes ago
     
  • Remains out Tuesday
    Mountcastle (knee) isn't in the Orioles' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

    Advice: Knee soreness kept Mountcastle from playing in Monday's contest, though manager Brandon Hyde said the 27-year-old was available off the bench for that game. He will remain in the dugout once again Tuesday, allowing Ryan O'Hearn to start at first base while Anthony Santander serves as Baltimore's DH and Heston Kjerstad covers right field. Rotowire.com 39 minutes ago
     
  • Not starting Tuesday
    Biggio isn't in the Blue Jays' lineup for Tuesday's game against Kansas City.

    Advice: Biggio will get a day to rest Tuesday after going 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored during Monday's victory. His absence will allow Davis Schneider to start at the keystone while batting sixth. Rotowire.com 46 minutes ago
    Cavan BiggioTOR - 1B,2B,3B,OF
    4:40 pm @KC
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  • Cubs summon Matt Mervis back to majors on Tuesday
    Cubs recalled 1B Matt Mervis from Triple-A Iowa.

    Advice: Mervis looked completely overwhelmed last year in his first taste of the majors, struggling to a disastrous .531 OPS in 99 plate appearances before being jettisoned to the minors for good by mid-June. The 26-year-old slugger has positively mashed at the Triple-A level, but needs to prove he can hold his own at the highest level before fantasy managers should consider handing him a roster spot. There’s certainly some talent here, but last year’s persistent struggles shouldn’t be forgotten. Rotoworld 47 minutes ago
    Matt MervisCHC - 1B
    4:40 pm vs HOU
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  • Batting eighth in season debut
    Mervis was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and is batting eighth as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Astros, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Advice: The 26-year-old was called up as expected Tuesday and will immediately make his way into the starting nine. Michael Busch has earned an everyday role at first base with his hot start to the season, so Mervis is likely to see most of his playing time at designated hitter, especially while Seiya Suzuki (oblique) remains sidelined. Rotowire.com 49 minutes ago
    Matt MervisCHC - 1B
    4:40 pm vs HOU
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  • Tracking toward return next week
    Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that LeMahieu (foot) could be activated for the team's April 29-May 2 series in Baltimore, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: LeMahieu will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday and is slated to play four games before being activated if all goes well. The veteran infielder is coming back from a bone bruise and non-displaced fracture in his right foot. He should become the Yankees' primary third baseman upon his return, with Oswaldo Cabrera shifting back to a utility role. Rotowire.com Today, 1:33 pm
    DJ LeMahieuNYY - 1B,2B,3B
    4:05 pm vs OAK
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  • Receives first day off
    Torkelson is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.

    Advice: Torkelson started the first 23 games of the season, but he has a .231/.311/.319 slash line and will take a seat Tuesday. Mark Canha will shift to first as Riley Greene serves as the designated hitter and Wenceel Perez receives a start in right field. Rotowire.com Today, 1:19 pm