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  • Hunter Greene looks good against LAD
    Hunter Greene allowed two runs on four hits in 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Sunday.

    Advice: Greene struck out eight and walked just two on the day. He also posted a 35 percent whiff rate and 30 percent CSW as the four-seam fastball carved up the Dodgers on Sunday. Greene also allowed just one extra-base hit, but it happened to be a home run to Andy Pages. All of that pre-season talk of Greene adding another pitch was much ado about nothing, as Greene threw just eight splitters on the day and earned one whiff, but his slider command has improved and Greene has a 3.22 ERA on the season heading into a rematch against these Dodgers next week. Rotoworld 55 minutes ago
     
  • Landon Knack is solid in spot start
    Landon Knack allowed one run on three hits over 4 2/3 in a no-decision against the Reds.

    Advice: Knack also struck out five and walked one on the day. He was called on for a spot start with the Dodgers wanting to push Yoshinobu Yamamoto back to Monday. Knack delivered with a 36 percent whiff rate and 31 percent CSW. His four-seam and curveball carved up the Reds all afternoon, and he now has a 2.61 ERA on the year. He’ll likely head back to Triple-A, but if there is ever a full-time opening in the Dodgers’ rotation, Knack would certainly be worth an add. Rotoworld 58 minutes ago
    Landon KnackLAD - SP
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  • Andy Pages homers in win over Reds
    Andy Pages went 1-for-4 with a home run in a win over the Reds on Sunday.

    Advice: Many people were cutting bait on Pages after he went through an extended cold streak to start May, but it’s telling that the Dodgers opted to stick with him and demote James Outman to Triple-A instead. While Pages’ strikeouts have increased in May, he has always posted solid walk rates in the minors, so it was fair to assume he would adjust his approach to counter how pitchers started to attack him. The 105 mph home run off Hunter Greene is another reminder of the power that he possesses, and if the Dodgers are going to keep him in the starting lineup, he likely deserves to at least be on your bench. Rotoworld 58 minutes ago
    Andy PagesLAD - OF
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  • Exits early versus Dodgers
    Pagan (undisclosed) was removed from his appearance in the ninth inning versus the Dodgers on Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Advice: Pagan entered the game with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, ultimately escaping the frame when Teoscar Hernandez was caught stealing second. The right-hander returned for the bottom of the ninth, recording two outs before being removed with an apparent injury. More information on his status will likely be provided following Sunday's contest. Rotowire.com Today, 3:53 pm
     
  • Doval locks down 8th save in win over Rockies
    Camilo Doval threw a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 4-1 win over the Rockies on Sunday.

    Advice: Camilo Doval didn’t allow a hit or a walk while striking out one to earn his 8th save of the season. The right-hander has a 3.00 ERA on the season with 24 strikeouts in 18 innings. He has yet to blow a save on the season, and if the Giants lineup can get healthy and start putting up some runs, he could earn some more saves in the months ahead. Rotoworld Today, 3:50 pm
     
  • Heliot Ramos homers in win over Rockies
    Heliot Ramos went 1-for-4 with a home run in a win over the Rockies on Sunday.

    Advice: The blast was a 409-foot shot that came off the bat at 102.5 mph. It was his first of the season. While teammate Luis Matos has been getting all the attention for his blistering start following his promotion from Triple-A, Ramos is looking good with a .293/.341/.439 triple slash. In fact, Ramos was outplaying Matos in Triple-A as well, with a .296/.388/.565 slash line, eight homers, 21 RBI, and a pair of stolen bases in his first 30 games. While many people will put big bids on Matos this weekend, a small bid on Ramos could go just as far. Rotoworld Today, 3:47 pm
     
  • Promoted, starting Sunday
    Knack was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and is starting Sunday against the Reds.

    Advice: The right-hander spent nearly the past three weeks in the minors but will rejoin the Dodgers for Sunday's series finale. Knack has a 2.81 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 11:5 K:BB across 16 innings through three big-league starts this season, and he could be headed back to Triple-A after the contest. Rotowire.com Today, 10:12 am
    Landon KnackLAD - SP
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  • Landon Knack up from Triple-A for start vs. Reds
    Dodgers recalled RHP Landon Knack from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

    Advice: Knack is up to make a start against the Reds on Sunday. The right-hander will likely be sent down after the contest, but he does offer a smidgen of fantasy upside for those looking for a streamer. Rotoworld Today, 10:02 am
    Landon KnackLAD - SP
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  • Could be called up to start
    Knack isn't listed as Triple-A Oklahoma City's starter for Saturday and could be called up to start the Dodgers' game Sunday versus the Reds, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

    Advice: Not coincidentally, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that recalling Knack was one of the options the team was considering for the opening in the rotation Sunday. If Knack does in fact get the call, he could be deployed as a bulk reliever behind an opener rather than as a traditional starter. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 4:52 pm
    Landon KnackLAD - SP
    W, 3-2 vs CIN
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