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  • Loperfido hits first big league home run
    Joey Loperfido went 1-for-3 with a walk, a home run, and two RBI against the Athletics on Thursday.

    Advice: The home run was the first of Loperfido’s major league career. He’s now up to a .324/.378/.441 line in 37 plate appearances. He should continue to see regular playing time against right-handed pitching while Chas McCormick is on the IL. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:18 pm
     
  • Olivares goes deep Thursday
    Edward Olivares went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and two RBI against the Cubs on Thursday.



    Advice: Olivares is a platoon player and made the most of his opportunity with a double and a home run against Cubs left-hander Justin Steele. The home run was his fifth of the season. Olivares was replaced by Rowdy Tellez once the left-handed pitcher was removed from the game.

    Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:16 pm
     
  • Happ leaves the yard Thursday
    Ian Happ went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Pirates on Thursday.



    Advice: The homer was just Happ’s second of the year. It has undeniably been a down year for the 29-year-old outfielder. His power has cratered as his ISO is just .100 compared to his career .198 ISO. Most of Happ’s utility comes from playing everyday. He’s played 158 games in each of the last two seasons. Last season was his best year as he was able to compile 21 home runs, 86 runs scored, 84 RBI, and 14 stolen bases. He won’t be able to reach those numbers this season, but his $20 million average annual value should still keep him in the lineup everyday.

    Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:15 pm
     
  • Chas McCormick playing Friday at Triple-A
    Chas McCormick (hamstring) will play in another minor league rehab game on Friday for Double-A Corpus Christi.

    Advice: There was some hope that McCormick would be ready to return to Houston’s outfield mix on Friday, but he’s going to play in one additional rehab contest before a decision is made. The 29-year-old has gone 2-for-11 in three rehab games so far. He’s been out since early May due to a right hamstring strain. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:21 pm
    Chas McCormickHOU - LF,CF,RF
    5:10 pm vs MIL
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  • Sits down Thursday
    Fairchild isn't in the Reds' lineup Thursday against the Dodgers.

    Advice: Fairchild has gone 3-for-16 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored since the beginning of May. He will sit on the bench for the third game in a row Thursday while Conner Capel, Will Benson and Jake Fraley man the outfield. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:41 pm
     
  • Joey Wiemer (knee) starts rehab assignment
    Joey Wiemer (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment on Thursday with Triple-A Nashville.

    Advice: Wiemer landed on the injured list earlier this month with left knee discomfort and could wind up remaining in the minors once his rehab assignment is up. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:20 pm
    Joey WiemerMIL - LF,CF,RF
    5:10 pm @HOU
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  • Absent from lineup
    Nevin is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest in Houston.

    Advice: Nevin's production has cratered in May (3-for-39) and with that his playing time has also slipped. He's now started just half of the Athletics' last 10 games, and the last time he was in the lineup versus a right-hander he was down in the No. 8 spot. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:30 pm
    Tyler NevinOAK - 1B,3B,LF,RF
    4:40 pm @KC
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  • Brandon Nimmo scratched from Thursday’s lineup
    Brandon Nimmo has been scratched from the lineup for Thursday’s showdown against the Phillies due to illness.

    Advice: Nimmo is dealing with a stomach bug, which will keep him out for at least Thursday’s contest. It’ll be Tyrone Taylor moving up to the leadoff spot and DJ Stewart taking over in left field. He’s presumably day-to-day for now. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:28 pm
     
  • Scratched from lineup
    Nimmo was scratched from the Mets' lineup prior to Thursday's game against the Phillies due to a stomach illness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

    Advice: Nimmo wasn't feeling well heading into Thursday's contest, so the Mets will give him the day off to recover. In the meantime, DJ Stewart will take Nimmo's place in left field and bat fifth, moving Tyrone Taylor into the leadoff spot. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:22 pm