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  • Launches first homer of 2024
    India went 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 8-4 win over the Rangers.

    Advice: The 27-year-old slugged a two-run homer off Michael Lorenzen in the seventh inning, giving the Reds what proved to be crucial insurance runs after they'd jumped out to an early 3-0 lead. The long ball was India's first of 2024, and after managing only two multi-hit performances in his first 21 games, he's now racked up six knocks in the last two. Despite the big weekend he's putting together, he's still slashing just .222/.347/.309 on the season with two steals, eight RBI and 11 runs in 81 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 23 minutes ago
     
  • Christopher Morel exits after collision on Saturday
    Christopher Morel was removed from Saturday’s game against the Red Sox after colliding with teammate Alexander Canario.

    Advice: Morel told reporters after the game that he felt alright, just a little banged up — specifically noting his right hip and both elbows. He did say that he was optimistic about his ability to play on Sunday, though manager Craig Counsell may have other plans. Be sure to check on his status prior to Sunday’s series finale. Rotoworld 49 minutes ago
    Christopher MorelCHC - 2B,3B,OF
    L, 0-17 @BOS
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  • Emerges from fall uninjured
    Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Morel "is fine" after exiting Saturday's game versus the Red Sox after the seventh inning following a fall in the outfield, CHGO Cubs reports.

    Advice: Morel toppled over left fielder Alexander Canario after making a running catch and landed hard on the ground, banging up his elbows and right hip. He looked to be in some pain and was removed from the game at that point. However, it sounds like he probably would've remained in if the score hadn't been so lopsided. It's possible the Cubs will hold Morel out Sunday if he's still a bit sore, but it does not appear fantasy managers need to have any real worry about his status. Rotowire.com Today, 4:16 pm
    Christopher MorelCHC - 2B,3B,OF
    L, 0-17 @BOS
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  • Steals eighth bag
    Betts went 3-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.

    Advice: The 31-year-old extended his current hitting streak to seven games with his fourth straight multi-hit performance, and he also swiped a bag for the third straight contest. Betts is having a monster start to the season, slashing .391/.489/.661 through 115 plate appearances with six homers, eight steals, 23 RBI and 29 runs, and while it's early, he's firmly on pace for the second 30-30 campaign of his career. Rotowire.com Today, 4:08 pm
    Mookie BettsLAD - 2B,SS,OF
    W, 4-2 @TOR
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  • Jonathan India homers, drives in four vs. Rangers
    Jonathan India went 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in an 8-4 win over the Rangers on Saturday.

    Advice: India saw his season numbers take a decent jump after a four-hit day at the plate. He put the Reds on the board with a base hit in the second inning to drive in a run. India would do the same in the fourth, driving in his second run with a second. And he’d finally send one over the fence with his first homer of the season in the seventh, a two-run shot off Michael Lorenzen. The 27-year-old second baseman is now batting .222/.347/.309 with the one homers, 11 runs scored, and eight RBI across 98 plate appearances. Rotoworld Today, 3:58 pm
     
  • Thairo Estrada returns to Giants lineup
    Thairo Estrada (hamstring) returned to the Giants’ starting lineup on Saturday.

    Advice: Estrada was pulled from Wednesdays game against the Mets due to tightness in his hamstring, then sat out Friday’s contest as a precautionary measure. He’s back in there at second base and batting eighth against Martin Perez and the Pirates on Saturday night. Rotoworld Today, 3:11 pm
    Thairo EstradaSF - 2B,SS
    6:05 pm vs PIT
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  • Mookie Betts collects three hits against Blue Jays
    Mookie Betts went 3-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, an RBI, and a stolen base on Saturday to lead the Dodgers to a 4-2 win over the Blue Jays.

    Advice: Betts opened the game with a triple off Yusei Kikuchi and scored the first run of the game on a sacrifice fly. He later drove in a run with a base hit in the fourth. Betts added a single in the ninth and stole second for his eighth steal of the season. The 31-year-old star is slashing an incredible .391/.489/.661 with six homers, 29 runs scored, and 23 RBI across 137 plate appearances. Rotoworld Today, 3:05 pm
    Mookie BettsLAD - 2B,SS,OF
    W, 4-2 @TOR
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  • Returns to lineup
    Estrada (hamstring) is starting at second base and batting eighth Saturday against the Pirates, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Hamstring tightness forced Estrada out of Wednesday's game against the Mets and prevented him from starting Friday, but it seems to no longer be a problem heading into Saturday's contest. The 28-year-old has gone 4-for-16 with two RBI and three runs scored across his last five games. Rotowire.com Today, 3:04 pm
    Thairo EstradaSF - 2B,SS
    6:05 pm vs PIT
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  • Davis Schneider drives in a run vs. Dodgers
    Davis Schneider went 1-for-3 with a double, one RBI, and a walk on Saturday against the Dodgers.

    Advice: The Blue Jays couldn’t get much going against Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers on Saturday. They had just one hit through six innings before Schneider finally put them on the board with a double in the seventh to drive in a run. The 25-year-old is hitting .218/.317/.436 with three homers and 11 RBI across 63 plate appearances. Rotoworld Today, 3:04 pm
    Davis SchneiderTOR - 2B,OF
    L, 2-4 vs LAD
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