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  • Joey Loperfido not in Astros’ lineup on Saturday
    Joey Loperfido is not in the Astros’ starting lineup for Saturday’s matchup against the Brewers.

    Advice: Once again Loperfido finds himself on the bench with an opposing right-hander on the mound. He has hit well in his limited action — slashing .306/.359/.417 with a homer, five RBI and a stolen base in 39 plate appearances, though it has come with a troublesome 16/3 K/BB ratio. He could be at risk of heading back to Triple-A Sugar Land once Chas McCormick is ready to return from the injured list. Rotoworld 44 minutes ago
     
  • Jason Heyward not in Dodgers lineup on Saturday
    Jason Heyward is not in the Dodgers’ starting lineup for Saturday’s showdown against the Reds.

    Advice: After crushing a two-run homer in his return from the injured list on Friday night, Heyward is getting the day off on Saturday as manager Dave Roberts eases him back into action. The Dodgers will start Miguel Vargas in left field on Saturday while Enrique Hernandez holds down the hot corner once again in the absence of Max Muncy. Rotoworld 48 minutes ago
     
  • Gets breather Saturday
    Gurriel isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Saturday's game versus Detroit.

    Advice: Gurriel has gone just 1-for-18 with nine strikeouts across his past five games, so the D-backs will give him a day to regroup Saturday. Jake McCarthy, Corbin Carroll and Pavin Smith will start across the outfield while Gurriel rests. Rotowire.com 49 minutes ago
     
  • Sitting Saturday
    Paris is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rangers.

    Advice: Paris will take a seat after he went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Friday's 9-3 win. Luis Guillorme will take over at second base and bat eighth against Texas. Rotowire.com 53 minutes ago
    Kyren ParisLAA - 2B,SS
    4:15 pm @TEX
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  • Sitting against southpaw
    Marsh isn't in the Phillies' lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

    Advice: Southpaw MacKenzie Gore will take the mound to begin Saturday's contest for the Nats, so the lefty-hitting Marsh will step out of the lineup. While he sits, Cristian Pache will pick up a start in left field while batting eighth. Rotowire.com 55 minutes ago
     
  • Missing fifth straight
    Riley (side) isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Saturday's game versus San Diego.

    Advice: Riley said Saturday that he is feeling better, per Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, but he has yet to resume swinging a bat. The 27-year-old infielder also noted that the team has not talked with him about a potential move to the injured list; however, Riley wouldn't say that he would be back in time for the start of Atlanta's upcoming series with the Cubs on Tuesday. Zack Short, who will start at third base and bat seventh Saturday, has served as Atlanta's third baseman since Riley went down and should continue to do so until the slugger recovers. Rotowire.com Today, 12:54 pm
    Austin RileyATL - 3B
    4:15 pm vs SD
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  • Day off Saturday
    Florial is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Twins.

    Advice: Florial will take a seat for a second straight game after he went 1-for-10 with a double, a walk, three strikeouts and two runs scored over the team's three-game series with the Rangers. David Fry will draw the start in left field and bat fifth against Minnesota. Rotowire.com Today, 12:53 pm
     
  • Tyler Mahle (elbow) throws bullpen on Saturday
    Tyler Mahle (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Saturday at Globe Life Field.

    Advice: Mahle is almost exactly one year removed from Tommy John surgery and continues his progression towards his Rangers debut. The 29-year-old righty inked a two-year, $22 million contract last December with the defending World Series champions and figures to be ready to return sometime around midseason. Rotoworld Today, 12:51 pm
    Tyler MahleTEX - SP
    4:15 pm vs LAA
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  • Sitting down Saturday
    D'Arnaud (head) isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres.

    Advice: D'Arnaud exited Friday's contest with dizziness after taking a foul ball off his facemask, but he was cleared of a concussion immediately after the game. As a precaution, Atlanta will give the 35-year-old backstop the next two days off, but he is available to play in an emergency situation, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Chadwick Tromp will fill in behind the dish Saturday and Sunday. Rotowire.com Today, 12:50 pm