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  • Bats second in return
    Riley went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday's loss to the Nationals.

    Advice: Seeing his first game action since May 12, Riley looked a bit rusty but appeared fully recovered from an intercostal strain. The third baseman hit second in the order with lefty Mitchell Parker on the bump for the Nats, and that could be his new home in the batting order against southpaws with Atlanta shuffling things around in the wake of a season-ending knee injury for Ronald Acuna. Through 167 plate appearances this year, Riley is slashing a disappointing .238/.311/.377 with three homers and 18 RBI. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 6:48 am
     
  • Justin Turner on the bench again
    Justin Turner is on the bench for Monday’s game against the White Sox.

    Advice: Turner got a day off on Sunday, but he remains out of the lineup on Monday with Daniel Vogelbach starting at designated hitter again. The 39-year-old is slashing just .222/.301/.359 in 173 plate appearances in 2024 with four home runs and 18 RBI. It’s possible that the Blue Jays will look to get at-bats for other players in his place, and fantasy managers can certainly look to do the same with a hot bat on the waiver wire. Rotoworld Monday, 11:07 am
    Justin TurnerTOR - 1B,2B,3B
    12:07 pm vs PIT
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  • Austin Riley back in the lineup on Monday
    Austin Riley (side) is back in the lineup for Monday’s game against the Nationals.

    Advice: Riley missed 13 straight games with a side injury, but the Braves opted not to put him on the IL. With Ronald Acuna Jr. now out for the season, the Braves are certainly ecstatic to bring Riley back into the fold. Riley is hitting second in the lineup without Acuna there, as Ozzie Albies hits lead-off. Rotoworld Monday, 10:18 am
     
  • Returns after two-week absence
    Riley (side) will start at third base and bat second in Monday's game against the Nationals.

    Advice: Riley wound up missing just over two weeks (and 13 games) of action with a nagging left intercostal strain but is finally ready to rejoin Atlanta's lineup. He will be asked to carry even more of a load following Ronald Acuna's season-ending ACL tear. Rotowire.com Monday, 9:12 am
     
  • Out of lineup again Monday
    Turner is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.

    Advice: Turner has now been absent from the lineup for two straight games and three times over his club's last five contests. He did enter the game twice over that stretch as a pinch hitter and will be an option to do so again Monday when/if the White Sox put a left-handed reliever in. Daniel Vogelbach will start at designated hitter Monday. Rotowire.com Monday, 7:52 am
    Justin TurnerTOR - 1B,2B,3B
    12:07 pm vs PIT
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  • Absence continues as expected
    Riley (side) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

    Advice: Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Friday that Riley likely won't return to action until Monday versus Washington, so it's no surprise the third baseman will sit for the 13th straight game due to an intercostal strain. Zack Short will receive another start at the hot corner in the series finale at Pittsburgh. Rotowire.com Sunday, 7:44 am
     
  • Austin Riley (side) remains out of lineup Sunday
    Austin Riley (side) is not in the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Pirates.

    Advice: That makes 13 straight games that Riley will miss due to his side soreness. The infielder will take a seat again with Zack Short drawing another start at the hot corner. Riley’s next chance to start will come Monday against the Nationals. Rotoworld Sunday, 7:34 am
     
  • Justin Turner out Sunday against Tigers
    Justin Turner is not in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Tigers.

    Advice: Turner will get the day off with Ernie Clement starting at third base and Daniel Vogelbach the designated hitter. Turner has been awful thus far in May with a .105 average over 57 at-bats and a .287 OPS. Rotoworld Sunday, 6:54 am
    Justin TurnerTOR - 1B,2B,3B
    12:07 pm vs PIT
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  • Out of Sunday's lineup
    Turner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

    Advice: Turner's offensive production has fallen sharply in May with a .105/.164/.123 slash line through 16 games, and he'll sit Sunday for the second time in Toronto's past four contests. Daniel Vogelbach will bat fifth as the designated hitter in the series finale at Detroit. Rotowire.com Sunday, 6:49 am
    Justin TurnerTOR - 1B,2B,3B
    12:07 pm vs PIT
    Player Note