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  • De La Cruz blasts 11th home run in win Thursday
    Elly De La Cruz went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run against the Cubs on Thursday.



    Advice: De La Cruz took Javier Assad deep in the third inning for his 11th home run of the season. He’s only hitting .240, but with 11 home runs and 32 stolen bases already De La Cruz is on the fast track to having a first round ADP next season. Rotoworld Today, 6:48 pm
    Elly De La CruzCIN - 3B,SS
    W, 8-4 vs CHC
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  • Abrams blasts 10th home run Thursday
    CJ Abrams went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against the Braves on Thursday.

    Advice: The home run was Abrams’ 10th of the season. He had slumped and missed time with shoulder soreness last week, but seemed unbothered on Thursday. Abrams continues to show more power than he did last year as his .211 ISO is a lot better than the .167 ISO he had last year. Rotoworld Today, 6:13 pm
    CJ AbramsWSH - SS
    L, 2-5 vs ATL
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  • Tommy Edman progresses to hitting from both sides
    Tommy Edman (wrist) has been cleared to take batting practice from both sides of the plate.

    Advice: Edman continues to work his way back from offseason surgery on his right wrist and remains without a definitive timetable to return to St. Louis at the moment. The versatile switch-hitting 29-year-old figures to be ready around the All-Star break, but he’s going to need a couple weeks of at-bats in the minors to get back up to speed in the wake of such an extended layoff. Rotoworld Today, 3:17 pm
    Tommy EdmanSTL - 2B,SS,OF
    L, 2-3 vs COL
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  • Masyn Winn returns to lineup Thursday vs. Rockies
    Masyn Winn (back) is in the lineup for Thursday’s series opener against the Rockies.

    Advice: Winn took a seat for Wednesday’s game against the Astros to address a lingering back issue, so it’s a positive development that he’s ready to roll for Thursday’s series opener against the Rockies at Busch Stadium. The 22-year-old shortstop has been excellent this season, taking a major step forward at the dish, batting .309 with three homers and eight steals across 197 plate appearances over 54 games. Rotoworld Today, 1:57 pm
    Masyn WinnSTL - SS
    L, 2-3 vs COL
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  • Returns to lineup Thursday
    Winn (back) will play shortstop and bat leadoff in Thursday's game versus the Rockies.

    Advice: Winn was absent from the Cardinals' lineup Wednesday in Houston as he battles a nagging back issue. It's something he's been managing off and on all season but hasn't seemed to affect him lately, as the rookie shortstop is slashing .370/.400/.575 over his last 20 contests. Rotowire.com Today, 1:16 pm
    Masyn WinnSTL - SS
    L, 2-3 vs COL
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  • Bobby Witt Jr. steals two bags in win over CLE
    Bobby Witt Jr. reached twice while stealing two bases in a 4-3 win for the Royals over the Guardians on Thursday.

    Advice: Witt Jr. is now up to 19 thefts on the year. The speedy superstar is playing at an MVP level with a .317/.371/.560 slash, and has picked up hits in each game thus far in June. If 2025 drafts were held now — and they are decidedly not — it’d be hard to argue that he wouldn’t be the first pick in the overwhelming majority of leagues. Scary to think he’s still only 23, too. Rotoworld Today, 1:12 pm
     
  • Promoted to big leagues
    The Rockies recalled Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.

    Advice: Following injuries to Kris Bryant (ribs) and Sean Bouchard (foot), Jones will join the Rockies to add depth to a suddenly-thin Colorado outfield unit. The 26-year-old has slashed .240/.360/.387 with four RBI in 89 plate appearances with Albuquerque while also stealing 15 bases in 20 games. He'll be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. Rotowire.com Today, 12:22 pm
    Greg JonesCOL - SS,OF
    W, 3-2 @STL
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  • Rockies call up Greg Jones for MLB debut
    Rockies recalled INF/OF Greg Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque.

    Advice: Jones was acquired this spring from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for LHP Joe Rock. The 26-year-old remains a speed-first player with a .240/.360/.387 in 20 games at Triple-A this season with 15 steals. He is sporting a career-high 12.4 percent walk rate, which would be a positive development given his wheels. It remains unclear how much he’ll play in Colorado, and he doesn’t offer much other than stolen base upside. Jones is taking Sean Bouchard’s spot on the active roster, and when he gets into a game, it will be his MLB debut. Rotoworld Today, 12:13 pm
    Greg JonesCOL - SS,OF
    W, 3-2 @STL
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  • Expected to be called up
    The Rockies are expected to call up Jones from Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Thursday's game in St. Louis, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Jones, 26, would be making his major-league debut if he gets into a game. He missed some time with Albuquerque this season due to injury but when healthy has slashed .240/.360/.387 with two home runs and 15 stolen bases over 20 games. While Jones also has experience at shortstop, he'll have a better shot at playing time in the Rockies' outfield. Rotowire.com Today, 10:27 am
    Greg JonesCOL - SS,OF
    W, 3-2 @STL
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