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  • Fernando Tatis Jr. gets first day off this season
    Fernando Tatis Jr. is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Phillies.

    Advice: It’s an extremely rare off day for Tatis, who has appeared in all 76 contests this season for San Diego. The 25-year-old corner outfielder has hit a bit of a frosty stretch over the last few days at the dish, batting .185 (5-for-27) with one homer and 10 strikeouts over his last seven games. He’ll get a quick breather to rest and recover before returning for Wednesday afternoon’s series finale. Rotoworld 35 minutes ago
     
  • Resting Tuesday
    Garcia is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

    Advice: Garcia will get his first day off since April 27, as Travis Jankowski bats sixth and plays right field Tuesday. Garcia owns a .677 OPS with 13 homers and six stolen bases through 285 plate appearances. Rotowire.com 39 minutes ago
     
  • Adolis García on the bench Tuesday vs. Mets
    Adolis García is not in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Mets.

    Advice: It appears to be a routine off day for García, who has been struggling of late, batting .152 (17-for-112) with five homers and two steals, while also striking out 34 times, over his last 30 contests. It’s possible a mental break will help get things back on track. Rotoworld 39 minutes ago
     
  • Gets breather Tuesday
    Kim is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest in Philadelphia.

    Advice: It's just the second day off this season for Kim, who is just 4-for-22 across his last eight games. Tyler Wade will receive a start at shortstop Tuesday. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago
    Ha-Seong KimSD - 2B,3B,SS
    3:40 pm @PHI
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  • Josh Smith returns to lineup Tuesday vs. Mets
    Josh Smith is back in the lineup for Tuesday’s contest against the Mets.

    Advice: Smith is back at designated hitter for Tuesday’s contest against the Mets after missing four straight games due to general soreness. It could be a few additional days before he’s ready to get back onto the field defensively, but it’s an encouraging development that the Rangers are able to get his bat back into the lineup. The 26-year-old infielder has been excellent this year, batting .294/.384/.436 with four homers and four steals across 243 plate appearances. Rotoworld 42 minutes ago
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    5:05 pm vs NYM
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  • Back in lineup
    Smith (hamstring) is batting third as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Mets.

    Advice: Smith missed four straight games with tightness in his upper hamstring but will rejoin the lineup Tuesday. While he's healthy enough to play, the Rangers are opting to ease Smith into action in a non-defensive capacity, giving him his first start at DH this season. Rotowire.com 43 minutes ago
    Josh SmithTEX - 3B,SS,OF
    5:05 pm vs NYM
    New Player Note
     
  • First day off
    Tatis is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.

    Advice: It's the first day off this season for Tatis, who had made 75 starts in right field and one start at designated hitter coming into action Tuesday. David Peralta will play right field in this one, while Jake Cronenworth will move up to the second spot in the batting order. Rotowire.com 43 minutes ago
     
  • Niko Goodrum elects free agency
    Pirates 1B Niko Goodrum elected free agency.

    Advice: Goodrum will test the free agent waters after passing through waivers unclaimed following his removal last week from Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster. The 32-year-old journeyman didn’t appear in a game for the Pirates, but has gotten into 13 contests this season split between the Rays and Angels. Rotoworld 48 minutes ago
     
  • TJ Friedl out Tuesday with hamstring injury
    TJ Friedl (hamstring) is absent from the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Pirates.

    Advice: No surprise here after Friedl was forced to leave Monday’s series opener with right hamstring tightness following a stellar defensive play in center field. The 28-year-old outfielder had started 17 consecutive contests since returning from the injured list back on May 29. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. There’s optimism he’ll avoid a trip to the injured list, but that could change if he’s not ready to return in a couple days. Rotoworld 49 minutes ago