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  • On bench versus lefty
    Busch is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

    Advice: It's the third straight game on the bench for the 26-year-old, and this time it comes as lefty Nick Lodolo takes the mound for the Reds. Busch had a hot start to the campaign with a 1.062 OPS in his first 19 contests, but he has a .186/.292/.314 slash line and 38.3 percent strikeout rate in his past 35 games. Patrick Wisdom will start at first base Sunday for the Cubs. Rotowire.com 18 minutes ago
    Michael BuschCHC - 1B,3B
    11:20 am vs CIN
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  • Getting fourth straight start
    Duran will start at first base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

    Advice: Duran will stay in the lineup for a fourth straight game, with two starts coming against left-handed pitchers and two coming versus righties. While Evan Carter (back) is on the injured list, Duran looks to be a priority for the final spot in the Texas lineup over the likes of Robbie Grossman and Travis Jankowski. Rotowire.com 22 minutes ago
    Ezequiel DuranTEX - 1B,3B,SS,OF
    Bot 2, 3-0 @MIA
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  • No longer starting Sunday
    Dunn was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the White Sox.

    Advice: The 26-year-old was set to receive his first start in a week Sunday, but he'll instead sit as William Contreras and Willy Adames were late additions to the lineup. Joey Ortiz has established himself as Milwaukee's everyday third baseman, so Dunn is unlikely to see much playing time while the infield group remains healthy. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
    Oliver DunnMIL - 2B,3B
    11:10 am vs CWS
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  • Pulled from lineup Sunday
    Monasterio was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the White Sox.

    Advice: The 27-year-old was scheduled to bat ninth as the designated hitter, but Williams Contreras and Willy Adames were late additions to the lineup after initially being scheduled for days off. Monasterio should continue to operate as a bench bat while seeing some stars against left-handed pitching. Rotowire.com 27 minutes ago
    Andruw MonasterioMIL - 2B,3B,SS
    11:10 am vs CWS
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  • Garners fifth straight start
    Arias will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Nationals.

    Advice: Arias will stick in the lineup for a fifth consecutive game, this time filling in at third base while Jose Ramirez gets a day out of the field and serves as Cleveland's designated hitter. In addition to the hot corner, Arias picked up starts at second base, shortstop and in right field over the previous four games. The Guardians faced left-handed starters in three of those contests, and though Arias should be a fixture in the lineup versus lefties, he'll likely serve as more of a part-time player when Cleveland opposes righties. Rotowire.com 28 minutes ago
    Gabriel AriasCLE - 1B,3B,SS,OF
    Bot 2, 0-4 vs WSH
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  • Homers in return
    Westburg went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Rays.

    Advice: Westburg was out of the lineup for two games with a hand injury, but it didn't seem to be bothering him in Saturday's win. He's gone 10-for-22 (.455) with two homers and seven RBI over his last six games, posting three multi-hit efforts in that span. The infielder continues to hit well despite often being in the bottom half of the order. He's slashing .295/.354/.523 with nine homers, 36 RBI, 30 runs scored, five stolen bases, 11 doubles and three triples over 52 games this season. Rotowire.com 53 minutes ago
     
  • Nick Madrigal sent to Triple-A by Cubs
    Cubs optioned INF Nick Madrigal to Triple-A Iowa.

    Advice: Madrigal, 27, will head back to Triple-A with David Bote taking his place on the roster. The former top prospect has once again not been effective at the plate with a .221/.280/.256 slash line in 94 plate appearances thus far. He’ll likely be back on the roster at some point this summer, but fantasy managers can ignore him in all formats. Bummer. Rotoworld Today, 10:05 am
    Nick MadrigalCHC - 2B,3B
    11:20 am vs CIN
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  • Report: Royce Lewis likely back off IL Tuesday
    Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports that Royce Lewis (quad) is likely to be activated off the injured list Tuesday.

    Advice: Lewis is going to play third base Sunday during his rehab assignment for Triple-A St. Paul. The 24-year-old will then have a chance to return to the Minnesota lineup as long as everything goes well in that outing. Lewis has significant fantasy upside, and if he’s still on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues, he’s well worth roster consideration. Just keep in mind that injuries have been a major part of his storyline the last few seasons. Rotoworld Today, 9:59 am
    Royce LewisMIN - 3B
    Bot 4, 2-3 @HOU
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  • Sitting after two straight starts
    McKinstry is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox.

    Advice: McKinstry picked up starts at shortstop and second base Friday and Saturday, respectively, going 1-for-6 with a double. Though both Colt Keith (.594 OPS) and Javier Baez (.481 OPS) have turned in poor numbers as the Tigers' regular starters in the middle infield this season, McKinstry (.499 OPS in 91 plate appearances) hasn't done much to make a case for steadier playing time. Rotowire.com Today, 9:53 am
    Zach McKinstryDET - 2B,3B,SS,OF
    Bot 2, 0-1 @BOS
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