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  • Jake Cave (head) scratched from Rockies’ lineup
    Jake Cave was scratched from the Rockies’ starting lineup on Friday after sustaining a “minor cut to his forehead” when he was hit in the side of the head by a line drive during batting practice.

    Advice: It sounds like he was fortunate to have avoided a more serious injury, but Rockies’ skipper Bud Black said he would provide another update on his status after Friday’s game. Elehuris Montero will take his place in the Rockies lineup, with Charlie Blackmon shifting from designated hitter to right field. Rotoworld Today, 4:29 pm
    Jake CaveCOL - 1B,OF
    Bot 2, 0-1 vs PIT
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  • Serving as DH on Friday
    Montero is starting as the designated hitter and batting eighth for Friday's game against the Pirates.

    Advice: Montero was initially slated to begin Friday's game in the dugout, but he was inserted into the starting lineup after Jake Cave (undisclosed) was carted off the field during batting practice after being hit in the head by a line drive. Montero will face off against Pirates right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski. Rotowire.com Today, 4:18 pm
     
  • Jake Cave suffers injury during batting practice
    Jake Cave had to be carted off the field on Friday after taking a line drive off his head during batting practice.

    Advice: Cave was down on the ground for roughly 10 minutes before he was carted off the field in a scary situation pregame on Friday. He’ll head for further evaluation. Look for the Rockies to provide an update on his status as soon as one becomes available. Rotoworld Today, 3:38 pm
    Jake CaveCOL - 1B,OF
    Bot 2, 0-1 vs PIT
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Carted off field pregame
    Cave was carted off the field during the Rockies' pre-game batting practice after being hit in the side of the head by a line drive, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

    Advice: Cave was stationed in right field as the Rockies' took BP and was struck in the head by a line drive. Trainers were seen applying pressure to Cave's head before he was carted off the field. Cave was slated to bat eighth and play right field Friday but was scratched after the incident, but the severity of the injury is unknown. Rotowire.com Today, 3:30 pm
    Jake CaveCOL - 1B,OF
    Bot 2, 0-1 vs PIT
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Not starting versus LHP
    Brooks isn't in the Giants' lineup for Friday's game against the Angels, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    Advice: Brooks will take a seat Friday as lefty Tyler Anderson toes the slab for the Angels. Wilmer Flores will get the nod to start at first base instead while batting fifth. Rotowire.com Today, 3:16 pm
     
  • Nolan Jones (back, knee) rejoins Rockies on Friday
    Rockies activated OF Nolan Jones from the 10-day injured list.

    Advice: The dynamic 26-year-old has been sidelined since April 29 due to back and knee issues, but is finally ready to return to the Rockies’ lineup. Prior to landing on the injured list, he was hitting a paltry .170/.243/.277 with one homer, seven RBI and a pair of stolen bases through his first 26 ballgames. Jones will start in left field and bat fifth against Carmen Mlodzinski and the Pirates on Friday evening at Coors Field. Rotoworld Today, 2:57 pm
     
  • Sitting again versus lefty
    Raley isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

    Advice: With lefty starter Andrew Heaney set to toe the slab for Texas, the lefty-hitting Raley will take a seat on Seattle's bench. Victor Robles will fill the opening in left field while batting eighth. Rotowire.com Today, 2:49 pm
    Luke RaleySEA - 1B,OF
    7:10 pm vs TEX
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  • Reinstated from IL
    Jones (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday.

    Advice: Jones landed on the injured list April 30 due to back stiffness. His initial rehab assignment was halted May 21 due to right knee soreness stemming from a slide, but he was able to resume activities June 3. Across his 12 rehab games with Triple-A Albuquerque, Jones went 9-for-42 with six runs, one home run and six RBI. He is starting in left field and batting fifth for Friday's game against the Pirates. To make room for Jones, Colorado placed Elias Diaz on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain, retroactive to June 11. Rotowire.com Today, 2:32 pm
     
  • Miguel Sanó (knee) begins rehab assignment
    Miguel Sanó (knee) will begin a minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.

    Advice: The 31-year-old slugger has been shelved with a knee issue since the start of May. It’s unclear how long he’ll need before he’s an option to return to the Angels’ lineup. Before landing on the injured list, Sanó had hit .262/.352/.361 with a homer, five RBI and a 27/8 K/BB ratio in 71 plate appearances with the Halos. Rotoworld Today, 2:22 pm
    Miguel SanóLAA - 1B,3B
    7:15 pm @SF
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