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  • Losing work against lefties
    Lowe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.

    Advice: Though Lowe owns a 113 wRC+ against left-handers for his career, he's struggled to maintain that level of effectiveness in those matchups so far this season. Over 55 plate appearances versus lefties in 2024, Lowe is slashing .250/.327/.292 (80 wRC+). At least for the time being, manager Bruce Bochy is seemingly viewing Lowe as a platoon player. The first baseman is on the bench for the third game in a row, with the Rangers facing lefties in each of those contests. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:06 pm
     
  • Set to begin rehab assignment
    Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Marte (suspension) is scheduled to begin his rehab assignment June 11, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

    Advice: Marte is nearing the end of his 80-game suspension due to violating MLB's joint drug prevention and treatment program. After ramping up his activity in the Dominican Republic, Marte will travel to the United States and will likely begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville, per Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Bell noted that Marte will mostly play third base in his assignment, but the 22-year-old will also get some reps at shortstop and second base. Marte is eligible to return from his suspension June 27. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:00 pm
     
  • Kris Bryant out due to soreness
    Kris Bryant is out of Monday’s lineup because he’s sore after making a catch Sunday.

    Advice: So, it’s not some weird anti-lefty thing. Bryant has only been playing the field once per series of late, but even that might be too much at this point. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:59 pm
    Kris BryantCOL - 1B,RF
    5:40 pm vs CIN
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  • Noelvi Marte set for minor league games
    Noelvi Marte, currently 59 games into an 80-game PED suspension, will begin playing in minor league games on June 11.

    Advice: Marte will be eligible to rejoin the Reds on June 27, unless that’s pushed back a day or two by rainouts. If he performs well in the minors, he’ll probably be activated then, but it’s also possible he’ll need more time and get sent down for a spell. The Reds plan to keep him in the mix and second and short, but he’ll get the majority of his time at third in the minors. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:57 pm
     
  • Dealing with sore back
    Rockies manager Bud Black said that Bryant isn't in the lineup Monday against the Reds due to a sore back, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Black noted that Bryant is sore after the 32-year-old made a twisting catch in the outfield during Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Dodgers. Bryant is consulting with doctors and trainers and is considered day-to-day for now. With Bryant on the bench Monday, Jacob Stallings will step in as the Rockies' designated hitter. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:47 pm
    Kris BryantCOL - 1B,RF
    5:40 pm vs CIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Kris Bryant absent from lineup versus lefty
    Kris Bryant is on the bench versus a lefty for the second time in the Rockies’ last five games Monday.

    Advice: Oddly enough, he played in all three games against righties in between the southpaws. We’re not sure if this is some kind of reaction to Bryant starting off 2-for-19 against lefties this season or if maybe something physically is bothering Bryant more when swinging against lefties or if Bud Black has seen him play so infrequently, he simply forgot that Bryant bats right-handed. Bryant has typically been better versus left-handers than right-handers over the course of his career. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:35 pm
    Kris BryantCOL - 1B,RF
    5:40 pm vs CIN
    New Player Note
    DTD
     
  • Taken off IL
    Kreidler (finger) was activated off the 7-day injured list Monday and will rejoin Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

    Advice: Kreidler was placed on the injured list April 7 due to a fractured right index finger. He began his rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on May 22, going 2-for-20 with 11 strikeouts over seven games. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:21 pm
     
  • DFA'd by Detroit
    The Tigers designated Kennedy for assignment Monday.

    Advice: Kennedy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on April 30 after appearing in six games for the Tigers and going 2-for-10 with one stolen base, one home run and four RBI. The 25-year-old had been performing at a below-league-average level with Toledo for the season, slashing .234/.331/.383 (88 wRC+) across 163 plate appearances. Kennedy could remain with the organization if he clears waivers, but he'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy, who was called up from Triple-A on Monday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:07 pm
     
  • Tigers designate INF Buddy Kennedy for assignment
    Tigers designated INF Buddy Kennedy for assignment.

    Advice: The move opens up a spot for Justyn-Henry Malloy on the 40-man roster. If Kennedy, who went 2-for-10 with a homer in an April stint with the Tigers, is again claimed on waivers, it’d be the fourth time that’s happened since last September. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:59 pm