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  • Likely to lose playing time
    Abreu is likely to lose playing time due to the promotion of Joey Loperfido, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Abreu has had a rocky tenure with the Astros overall, and he's hitting a dreadful .099 across 77 plate appearances with a .269 OPS this season. The Astros have publicly remained hopeful that he can turn things around, though he's started only three of the team's last six games. Abreu's share of playing time is likely to only dip further, but his spot on the roster is most likely safe as he is signed through 2025 and is owed roughly $39 million for the remainder of the deal. Rotowire.com 34 minutes ago
     
  • Goes deep Sunday
    Urias went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Athletics.

    Advice: Urias started two of the Orioles' three games against the A's, as playing time has opened up in the infield following Jackson Holliday's demotion to Triple-A Norfolk. The homer was Urias' first of the season, though that's in part due to his limited usage for much of the season. The utility infielder is slashing .186/.205/.279 with three RBI, five runs scored and a double over 44 plate appearances on the year. Urias, Jordan Westburg (illness) and Jorge Mateo will likely combine to cover second base and third base moving forward. Rotowire.com 37 minutes ago
    Ramón UríasBAL - 1B,2B,3B
    L, 6-7 vs OAK
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  • Homers in consecutive games
    Rutschman went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Athletics.

    Advice: Rutschman homered for the second game in a row, doubling his total for the year to four. The catcher also struck out three times Sunday and is now striking out at a 16.0 percent rate. He's added 17 RBI, 17 runs scored and a .318/.361/.455 slash line through 119 plate appearances. Rutschman has maintained more playing time than the average catcher this year, as manager Brandon Hyde has often put him at designated hitter when he's not behind the dish. Rotowire.com 40 minutes ago
     
  • Showcases power, speed
    Lindor went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two stolen bases during Sunday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals.

    Advice: Lindor notched his fourth homer of the last nine games, tagging Lance Lynn for a solo shot in the sixth frame. The shortstop also notched his 14th multi-steal game of his career, marking his second and third pilfers of the campaign. During his last nine appearances, Lindor is batting .306 with nine RBI and six runs scored. Rotowire.com Today, 8:46 pm
     
  • Launches walkoff homer
    Vientos went 2-for-2 with a two-run home run during Sunday's extra-inning win over the Cardinals.

    Advice: Vientos entered the contest as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the ninth, notching a single. He came back to the plate in the 11th, where he plated Harrison Bader on a game-winning two-run home run. While Vientos was called up to fill the hole left by Starling Marte's (personal) absence, he could earn a permanent big-league spot if he continues to rake. Rotowire.com Today, 8:39 pm
    Mark VientosNYM - 1B,3B
    W, 4-2 vs STL
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  • Solid start against the Mets
    Lynn didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Mets, allowing one run on five hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out three batters.

    Advice: Lynn' walked at least three batters for the third time in his last four starts. However, the only run charged against him came on a solo home run by Francisco Lindor in the sixth. During his last four appearances, Lynn owns a 2.05 ERA with 17 strikeouts and 11 walks over 22.0 innings. He's lined up for a start against the White Sox on Saturday. Rotowire.com Today, 8:29 pm
     
  • Mark Vientos hits walkoff homer in 11th
    Mark Vientos walked it off with a two-run homer in the bottom of the 11th as the Mets beat the Cardinals 4-2 on Sunday.

    Advice: Harrison Bader had previously tied the game with a single. Vientos entered the game as a pinch-hitter for Brett Baty against lefty Matthew Liberatore in the ninth and singled. He then remained in to play third base and, surprisingly, got another crack at Liberatore in the 11th. With Vientos going 3-for-4 so far in what was supposed to be a brief stay with the Mets, one wonders if the Mets might send Baty down and give Vientos a real chance at the third. It’d be a downgrade defensively, but the Mets would have Joey Wendle available to take over late in games. Rotoworld Today, 2:36 pm
    Mark VientosNYM - 1B,3B
    W, 4-2 vs STL
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  • Lance Lynn holds Mets to one run in no-decision
    Lance Lynn allowed one run over five innings Sunday in a no-decision versus the Mets.

    Advice: Lynn struck out three and walked three today. He has a 2.64 ERA, but he’s doing it with his worst strikeout rate since 2017 and his highest walk rate since 2018. Odds are that he’s going to have some difficulties going forward. Rotoworld Today, 2:36 pm
     
  • Giménez has two hits, steal vs ATL
    Andrés Giménez went 2-for-4 with a steal and an RBI against the Dodgers on Sunday.

    Advice: Both of Giménez’s hits with singles hit 91 mph or better off the bat and upped his slash line to .275/.345/.343 on the year. That slugging percentage obviously leaves a lot to be desired, but Giménez is getting on base often at the top of the Guardians’ lineup and now has four steals on the year. He also has some of the lowest exit velocities among every day players, so if you can stomach his lack of power, he’s a good MIF target in all fantasy leagues. Rotoworld Today, 2:01 pm