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  • Rockies jettison Montero off 40-man roster
    Rockies designated INF Elehuris Montero for assignment.

    Advice: Montero is removed from the 40-man roster as well as the active one with Elias Diaz coming off the injured list Sunday. Montero was ineffective to say the least in 2024 with a .205 average and .571 OPS while providing no defensive value whatsoever. It’s possible a team will put a claim in on Montero hoping to unlock his upside, but it’d be a mistake to do the same on fantasy rosters. Rotoworld Today, 9:26 am
    Elehuris MonteroCOL - 1B,3B
    W, 5-4 @CWS
    New Player Note
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  • Cast off 40-man roster
    The Rockies designated Montero for assignment Sunday.

    Advice: After popping 11 home runs in 307 plate appearances with the Rockies in 2023 and securing an everyday role coming out of camp this spring, Montero looked to be an attractive late-round target in drafts. Unfortunately for his fantasy managers, Montero quickly fell out of favor, and he didn't show any signs of improvements after regaining playing time once injuries began to pile up for the Rockies. Even with Kris Bryant (oblique) still stuck on the 10-day injured list, the Rockies didn't have room for Montero as a backup option at first base or designated hitter with the team needing to clear a spot for catcher Elias Diaz's (calf) return from the IL. The 25-year-old Montero, who had posted a .474 OPS in June and a .205/.267/.304 slash line over 247 plate appearances on the season, has no minor-league options remaining, so he would need to be carried on the 26-man active roster if another team trades for him or claims him off waivers. Rotowire.com Today, 9:24 am
    Elehuris MonteroCOL - 1B,3B
    W, 5-4 @CWS
    New Player Note
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  • Luke Raley (shoulder) returns to lineup Saturday
    Luke Raley (shoulder) returned to the Mariners’ starting lineup on Saturday.

    Advice: Raley missed each of the team’s previous two games due to soreness in his shoulder. He’s right back out there on Saturday night though, batting fifth and starting in left field against Pablo Lopez and the Twins. The 29-year-old has hit .253/.299/.444 with nine homers, 22 RBI and five stolen bases in 212 plate appearances with the M’s this season. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:11 pm
    Luke RaleySEA - 1B,OF
    L, 3-5 vs MIN
    New Player Note
     
  • Brandon Drury (illness) misses ninth straight game
    Brandon Drury (illness) was held out of the Angels’ lineup once again for Saturday evening’s tilt against the Tigers.

    Advice: It’s the ninth consecutive game that Drury has missed due to illness, though he remains on the active roster and has been with the team at the ballpark for each game. Luis Rengifo will slide over and cover second base in this one while Miguel Sano starts at the hot corner and bats cleanup against Reese Olson and the Tigers on Saturday night. Rotoworld Yesterday, 3:08 pm
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    L, 6-7 vs DET
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Still out of lineup
    Drury (illness) isn't part of the starting lineup Saturday against Detroit.

    Advice: Drury will be held out of the starting lineup for a ninth consecutive contest and it's unclear how close he is to returning. Luis Rengifo will bat second and play second base. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:57 pm
    Brandon DruryLAA - 1B,2B
    L, 6-7 vs DET
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Back in lineup
    Raley (shoulder) will bat fifth and play left field Saturday against Minnesota.

    Advice: Raley was held out of the starting nine for back-to-back games with shoulder soreness, but he's feeling good enough to start Saturday. He entered Friday's 3-2 win as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and put down a sacrifice bunt in his lone plate appearance. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:51 pm
    Luke RaleySEA - 1B,OF
    L, 3-5 vs MIN
    New Player Note
     
  • Sitting against lefty
    Tellez isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: With lefty Max Fried slated to take the hill for Atlanta, the lefty-hitting Tellez will step out of the lineup Saturday. Connor Joe will get the nod at first base and bat third. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:55 am
     
  • Luke Raley (shoulder) remains out of lineup Friday
    Luke Raley (shoulder) remains out of the Mariners’ starting lineup for Friday night’s showdown against the Twins.

    Advice: Raley will miss his second straight game due to soreness in his shoulder. The good news, is that an MRI revealed no structural damage and the 29-year-old outfielder is expected to be available off the Mariners’ bench on Friday. He should be considered day-to-day. Rotoworld Friday, 4:53 pm
    Luke RaleySEA - 1B,OF
    L, 3-5 vs MIN
    New Player Note
     
  • Giants activate LaMonte Wade Jr. from 10-day IL
    Giants activated 1B/OF LaMonte Wade Jr. from the 10-day injured list.

    Advice: As expected, the 30-year-old slugger will return to start at first base and bat second on Friday night against Landon Knack and the Dodgers. Prior to landing on the injured list in late May with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, Wade had been hitting .333/.470/.426 with a pair of homers, 17 RBI and one stolen base through his first 166 plate appearances. Rotoworld Friday, 4:25 pm