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  • Davis Schneider leading off again for Blue Jays
    George Springer (illness) remains absent from the lineup for Saturday’s contest against the Twins.

    Advice: It’s Davis Schneider in the leadoff spot for the second straight contest with Springer out of the lineup due to a viral illness. Blue Jays manager John Schneider was noncommittal when it came to Springer, who has struggled to a .574 OPS through 35 games, reclaiming the leadoff role once he’s healthy. It’s a significant development for fantasy managers rostering Schneider, who boasts a robust .378 on-base percentage this season in 98 plate appearances. Rotoworld Today, 9:04 am
     
  • Kevin Kiermaier (illness) not in Saturday’s lineup
    Kevin Kiermaier (illness) is not in the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Twins.

    Advice: Kiermaier remains on the bench for the second straight contest due to an ongoing illness. The 34-year-old defensive stalwart might be available for a late-game situation, but that remains to be seen. It’ll be Daulton Varsho in center field on Saturday afternoon at the Rogers Centre. Rotoworld Today, 9:01 am
     
  • Rare offensive success Friday
    Butler went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in a loss to the Mariners on Friday.

    Advice: Butler spared the Athletics from a shutout loss with his ninth-inning knock, which drove home Kyle McCann. The multi-hit effort was Butler's fourth of the season over 38 games, with the most recent having come back on April 14. Butler had been mired in a 1-for-19 funk over the previous nine games before Friday, so his season slash line still sits at an anemic .188/.284/.292. Rotowire.com Today, 8:56 am
     
  • Won't start Saturday
    Kiermaier (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the Twins.

    Advice: Kiermaier and George Springer will both miss a second straight game due to an illness. Just like Friday's game, Daulton Varsho will start in center field while Davis Schneider and Cavan Biggio will line up in left and right field respectively. Rotowire.com Today, 8:45 am
     
  • Not starting Saturday
    Springer (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Twins.

    Advice: Springer will miss his second straight game due to an illness. Davis Schneider will once again hit in the lead-off spot and start in left field Saturday. Rotowire.com Today, 8:43 am
     
  • Swipes bag in team debut
    Goodrum went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base Friday in a loss to the Royals.

    Advice: Goodrum was claimed off waivers from Tampa Bay on Thursday and made his Angels debut one day later, starting at third base and batting fifth in the order. Though he went hitless in his team debut, the utility man drew a walk in his first plate appearance and subsequently stole second base. Goodrum could get regular at-bats given his versatility and Los Angeles' drastically depleted infield. He's struggled to make contact during his career as a major-leaguer but has demonstrated good speed with 47 stolen bases on 61 attempts. Rotowire.com Today, 8:06 am
     
  • Swats homer Friday
    Adell went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to Kansas City.

    Advice: Adell accounted for the Angels' only run with a 436-foot solo shot to center field. That held up until the ninth inning, when the Royals scored twice off Los Angeles closer Carlos Estevez to emerge with a comeback win. Adell has put together a modest four-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 5-for-15 with two homers and three RBI. Rotowire.com Today, 7:55 am
     
  • Kyle Schwarber dealing with back soreness
    Kyle Schwarber is dealing with back soreness.

    Advice: Schwarber was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning of Friday’s contest against the Marlins due to a back issue and told reporters afterwards that he expects to take the day off on Saturday to rest and recover. It doesn’t sound like a serious concern moving forward, but back issues can be tricky. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Rotoworld Today, 7:39 am
     
  • Finding stride at plate
    Acuna went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's win over the Mets.

    Advice: He took Jose Quintana deep in the third inning, part of a four-run frame for Atlanta. Acuna may be turning things around at the plate -- after posting a 26.5 percent strikeout rate in April, he's fanned just 19.4 percent of the time through the first seven games in May. He's also batting .310 (9-for-29) to begin the month with two of his three homers on the season. Rotowire.com Today, 7:31 am