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  • Nick Ahmed returns to lineup on Tuesday
    Nick Ahmed (wrist) returned to the lineup for Tuesday’s series opener against the Red Sox.

    Advice: Ahmed sat out Sunday’s series finale against the Pirates after taking a 108-mph line-drive off his wrist during Saturday’s contest, but managed to avoid serious injury. The 34-year-old defensive wizard is back at shortstop and batting ninth on Tuesday evening at Fenway Park. Rotoworld 56 minutes ago
     
  • Not in Tuesday's lineup
    Alexander is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Alexander has now started at shortstop just twice over the last eight games (although he did make one other start at designated hitter during that span). Kevin Newman will again be at shortstop Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:30 pm
     
  • Vaughn Grissom not returning Tuesday due to illness
    Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) will not be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to illness.

    Advice: Grissom was slated to make his Red Sox debut during Tuesday’s series opener against the Giants, but apparently is feeling under the weather. He should be ready to return at some point later this week. Rotoworld Today, 1:25 pm
    Vaughn GrissomBOS - SS
    4:10 pm vs SF
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  • Dealing with illness
    Grissom (hamstring/illness) won't be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

    Advice: Grissom was expected to make his MLB debut Tuesday after battling a right hamstring injury throughout the early portion of the season. However, it's an illness keeping him from being activated from the 10-day IL, meaning that the second baseman should be considered essentially day-to-day moving forward. Rotowire.com Today, 1:21 pm
    Vaughn GrissomBOS - SS
    4:10 pm vs SF
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    IL10
     
  • Held out of action Tuesday
    Anderson (thumb) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Rockies.

    Advice: Anderson had to depart Monday's contest due to a mild left thumb sprain. He is considered day-to-day. Vidal Brujan will play shortstop for the Marlins in Anderson's place Tuesday. Rotowire.com Today, 12:08 pm
    Tim AndersonMIA - SS
    3:40 pm vs COL
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  • Continuing running progression
    Urshela (hamstring) will join the Tigers on their upcoming road trip as he continues his running progression, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

    Advice: Urshela is also going through hitting and defensive drills on a daily basis as he ramps things back up. He's been out for the last week-and-a-half with a right hamstring strain but wouldn't appear far off from a rehab assignment. Rotowire.com Today, 11:06 am
    Gio UrshelaDET - 1B,3B,SS
    Bot 9, 1-2 vs STL ; 3:40 pm vs STL
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  • Sitting Game 1
    Baez is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

    Advice: The veteran shortstop sat for Sunday's series finale versus Kansas City and finds himself on the bench for Tuesday's matinee. Zach McKinstry is starting at shortstop, and Baez will likely rejoin the lineup for Game 2. Rotowire.com Today, 9:31 am
    Javier BáezDET - SS
    Bot 9, 1-2 vs STL ; 3:40 pm vs STL
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  • Bangs out first career hit
    Barger went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Monday's win over the Royals.

    Advice: Getting the start at third base and batting ninth, Barger collected his first career big-league hit with a single to lead off the sixth inning. The 24-year-old has gone just 1-for-15 with four strikeouts since his promotion while seeing action at third base and both outfield corners, but he has more errors (two) than hits so far with the Blue Jays, and a return to Triple-A in the near future seems likely if he doesn't turn things around quickly. Rotowire.com Today, 6:38 am
    Addison BargerTOR - 3B,SS,OF
    4:07 pm vs KC
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  • Bats leadoff Monday
    Alexander batted leadoff and went 0-for-1 with three walks and two runs scored in Monday's 8-4 loss to the Dodgers.

    Advice: Alexander served as the leadoff batter for the first time, as manager Torey Lovullo recently tweaked the top of the order. Primary leadoff batter Ketel Marte has been moved to third in the order. Alexander has been adept at getting on base, posting a .406 OBP over 69 plate appearances. Rotowire.com Today, 4:11 am