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  • Jeimer Candelario powers Reds past Guardians
    Jeimer Candelario blasted a pair of homers and drove in four runs on Wednesday night, accounting for all of the Reds’ offense in a 4-2 victory over the Guardians.

    Advice: The 30-year-old infielder opened the scoring in the contest with a 404-foot (104.1 mph EV) solo shot off of Tanner Bibee. He then put the Reds ahead to stay with a 343-foot (96.9 mph EV) three-run blast that chased Bibee from the game in the sixth inning. Candelario also singled in the ballgame, finishing the night 3-for-4. On the season, he’s now slashing .243/.306/.476 with 11 homers and 31 RBI. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:08 pm
     
  • Dispatched to Triple-A
    The Twins optioned Kirilloff to Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Kirilloff will head to Triple-A in order to get back on track after going 2-for-21 with nine strikeouts since the beginning of June, bringing his season slash line down to .201/.270/.384 through 178 plate appearances. The Twins have not yet announced a corresponding move for Kirilloff's demotion, but his absence will likely result in more time in left field for Trevor Larnach and more time at first base for Carlos Santana. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:04 pm
    Alex KirilloffMIN - 1B,OF
    4:40 pm vs OAK
    New Player Note
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  • Matt Olson hits two-run homer against Orioles
    Matt Olson went 2-for-3 and hit a two-run homer against the Orioles on Wednesday.

    Advice: The homer, which accounted for Atlanta’s only scoring tonight, briefly evened up the game in the top of the eighth, but the Orioles went right back ahead in the bottom of the inning. It’s incredible that the Braves’ lineup has basically been the equal of the White Sox’s for about a month and a half now. Olson has actually picked up his play during this terrible span, but he’s not getting much help. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:38 pm
     
  • Donovan Solano homers twice in Padres’ victory
    Donovan Solano went 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI on Wednesday in the Padres’ victory over the Athletics.

    Advice: Solano homered off Oakland starter Hogan Harris and reliever Lucas Erceg to turn in one of the most unlikely multi-homer performances of the entire 2024 campaign. It was 36-year-old veteran journeyman’s first two-homer effort since August 4, 2019. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:26 pm
     
  • Out against lefty
    Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Carpenter will hit the bench Wednesday while the Pirates bring southpaw Bailey Falter to the hill. With Carpenter taking a seat, Alec Burleson will get a day out of the outfield and serve as the Cardinals' designated hitter while Dylan Carlson steps in as St. Louis' starting right fielder. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:58 pm
     
  • Drawing fourth straight start
    Urias will start at third base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

    Advice: Urias will stick in the starting nine for the fourth game in a row, but his playing time should begin to trend down after Jorge Mateo returned from the 7-day injured list Tuesday. Though Mateo will occupy the keystone Wednesday, Urias will maintain a spot in the infield since everyday third baseman Jordan Westburg will get a rare day off. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:59 am
    Ramón UríasBAL - 1B,2B,3B
    Top 2, 0-2 vs ATL
    New Player Note
     
  • Draws sixth straight start
    Solano will start at third base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

    Advice: Though Manny Machado returned to the lineup Monday after missing four straight games with a hip flexor strain, Solano has been able to maintain a spot in the lineup while Machado remains limited to designated hitter duties. Solano will get his sixth consecutive start Wednesday, but once Machado is cleared to resume playing third base, Solano will likely move into the short side of a platoon at designated hitter with David Peralta. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:45 am
     
  • Sitting versus lefty
    Kirilloff is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Kirilloff will begin the contest on the bench as the Rockies send southpaw Austin Gomber to the hill. The Twins will use Carlos Santana at first base in Kirilloff's stead. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:59 am
    Alex KirilloffMIN - 1B,OF
    4:40 pm vs OAK
    New Player Note
    NA
     
  • Jeimer Candelario drives in a run in loss
    Jeimer Candelario went 1-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the Guardians on Tuesday.

    Advice: Candelario got the scoring started with a run-scoring double off of Triston McKenzie in the first inning for his 27th RBI of the season. The 30-year-old has been picking it up of late, slashing .277/.338/.585 over his last 16 games with five home runs, nine runs, nine RBI, and two steals. Given his big contract in the offseason, he figures to remain in the Reds lineup every day even when Noelvi Marte comes back, shifting back to being the primary first baseman. Now could be the time to scoop up the Candy Man if he’s still on waivers in your league. Rotoworld Tuesday, 7:36 pm