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  • Sitting against lefty
    Kirilloff isn't in the Twins' lineup Wednesday against the Yankees.

    Advice: With left-hander Carlos Rodon set to take the mound for New York, Kirilloff will retreat into the dugout Wednesday. Willi Castro will move to right field as a result, allowing Kyle Farmer to start at second base while batting ninth. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 2:36 pm
  • On bench versus lefty
    Brooks is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

    Advice: The lefty-hitting Brooks is on the bench for the second game in a row while the Giants have faced southpaws Blake Walston and Jordan Montgomery in those contests. Wilmer Flores will get another start at first base Wednesday, but Brooks still looks to be in the strong side of a platoon at the position while LaMonte Wade (hamstring) is on the shelf. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 11:15 am
  • Not in Wednesday's lineup
    Carpenter is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Houston.

    Advice: Carpenter has been seeing regular playing time at designated hitter against right-handers since Lars Nootbaar (oblique) went on the injured list, with Alec Burleson covering Nootbaar's usual spot in right field. However, Carpenter will begin Wednesday's game on the bench, as Ivan Herrera will be in the DH slot versus Astros righty Ronel Blanco. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 8:41 am
  • Dom Smith homers in loss to Braves
    Dominic Smith went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Braves on Tuesday.

    Advice: Smith took Max Fried deep in the third inning, but it was a 352-foot shot that would only have been a home run in two MLB stadiums. The 28-year-old is slashing .198/.284/.308 on the season with two home runs. He should not be rostered in any fantasy formats and could only have a few more weeks on the Red Sox roster as they await Triston Casas’ return from injury. Rotoworld Tuesday, 7:28 pm
  • Freddie Freeman has two hits in loss to Pirates
    Freddie Freeman went 2-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Pirates on Tuesday.

    Advice: Freeman had a first-inning single and smoked a 103.6 mph double off Jared Jones, finishing as the only Dodger with multiple hits on the day. The veteran has been his usual solid self all season and should add a bit more power as the weather heats up. Rotoworld Tuesday, 6:46 pm
  • Out of Baltimore lineup
    O'Hearn is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Toronto.

    Advice: Right-hander Trevor Richards is serving as an opener for the Blue Jays, but he's always had reverse splits. It's possible O'Hearn will pinch hit when Toronto goes to the bullpen (Bowden Francis is slated for bulk relief), but O'Hearn will begin the game on the bench. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 12:37 pm
  • Vladdy Jr. playing third base again Tuesday
    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is hitting third and playing third base Tuesday against the Orioles.

    Advice: That will make two of three games that Guerrero Jr. is playing third base. The infielder has been swinging the bat better as of late, and Toronto is giving him a chance to handle the hot corner. Justin Turner is playing first base and Daniel Vogelbach will operate as the designated hitter while hitting fourth. Rotoworld Tuesday, 12:24 pm
  • Notches steal in win
    O'Hearn went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and one run scored in Monday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jays.

    Advice: O'Hearn's steal was his first of the season, as the 30-year-old is not typically known for his speed. He has been fairly steady at the plate, going 9-for-33 (.273) with two extra-base hits over his last nine games. O'Hearn is at a .270/.335/.447 slash line with seven home runs, 18 RBI and 21 runs scored over 167 plate appearances. He continues to play in a strong-side platoon role, mainly as the Orioles' designated hitter. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 10:07 am
  • Launches sixth homer
    Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's loss to the Orioles.

    Advice: The 25-year-old crushed a Grayson Rodriguez slider in the fourth inning, sending it over the fence in straightaway center field with an exit velocity of 109.2 mph. Guerrero is beginning to flash a little more power -- over his last 11 games, he has three doubles and two of his six homers on the year -- but he's been making plenty of hard contact, slashing .367/.452/.495 since the beginning of May with 16 RBI and 16 runs in 28 contests. Rotowire.com Tuesday, 6:36 am