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  • Pavin Smith in lineup for first time in five games
    Pavin Smith is making his first start since Wednesday in Monday’s game against the Reds.

    Advice: The Diamondbacks picked Jake McCarthy over Smith the last two times they faced righties, and neither of the two plays against lefties. Most likely, either Smith or McCarthy is going to be sent down when Alek Thomas returns, though Thomas’s setback last week means that’s probably not imminent. Smith is hitting .207/,258/.379 in 31 plate appearances. Rotoworld 49 minutes ago
     
  • Out again Monday
    Kiermaier (illness) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles.

    Advice: Kiermaier will miss out on a fourth consecutive start while he's apparently still under the weather, but he was able to make an appearance as a late-inning defensive replacement in Saturday's 10-8 win over the Twins. He'll presumably be available off the bench again Monday, provided he hasn't experienced any setbacks in his recovery from the ailment. Daulton Varsho will cover center field in Kiermaier's stead in the series opener in Baltimore. Rotowire.com 53 minutes ago
     
  • Remains out with injury Monday
    Carter (back) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

    Advice: Carter is on the bench for the fourth game in a row, with each of the last three absences being attributed to lower-back stiffness. The Rangers are still labeling the 21-year-old as day-to-day, but a trip to the 10-day injured list would become more realistic if Carter isn't ready to rejoin the lineup within the next few games. Rotowire.com 56 minutes ago
    Evan CarterTEX - OF
    5:05 pm vs CLE
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  • Remains out Monday
    Schwarber is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

    Advice: Schwarber is on the bench for a third straight game due to lower-back soreness, but the 31-year-old is holding out hope for returning to the lineup for the Phillies' final game at Citi Field on Tuesday before the four-game series with the Mets shifts back to Philadelphia. With Schwarber out of the starting nine, Nick Castellanos will get a day out of the outfield and will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter. Rotowire.com Today, 1:17 pm
     
  • Out Monday with knee injury
    Realmuto (knee) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Advice: Realmuto will be on the bench for a second straight game with what the Phillies are characterizing as right knee soreness. The veteran backstop said he first picked up the injury while legging out a triple in the Phillies' May 4 game against the Giants, and his knee hasn't improved in the week since. Neither Realmuto nor the Phillies are concerned yet about him requiring a stint on the injured list, though that could be a stronger possibility if he's not able to return to the lineup within the next couple of days. Garrett Stubbs will fill in for Realmuto behind the plate Monday. Rotowire.com Today, 1:14 pm
     
  • Wade Meckler (wrist) weeks away from returning
    Wade Meckler is still weeks away from returning from a sprained wrist that has sidelined him since the spring.

    Advice: Meckler, who made his major league debut with the Giants last season, wasn’t viewed as a candidate to make the team this spring, but given the team’s outfield injuries, he’d probably be up now if he were healthy. Instead, he’s yet to play this year and probably won’t be a major league option until the second half. Rotoworld Today, 1:13 pm
     
  • Placed on IL with back injury
    The Marlins placed Anderson on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to May 11, with lower-back tightness.

    Advice: Anderson had missed the previous two games with the injury and evidently didn't show enough progress to avoid a stint on the IL. Because the move is backdated, he will be eligible to return in just over a week. However, it's unclear at this time whether he'll be ready by then. Vidal Brujan should continue to handle shortstop while Anderson is shelved. Rotowire.com Today, 1:13 pm
     
  • J.T. Realmuto feels no improvement in knee
    J.T. Realmuto says his right knee hasn’t gotten better since he tweaked it on a triple against the Giants on May 4.

    Advice: Realmuto hasn’t undergone any tests on the knee and still think it’s a day-to-day situation. He’s out of the Phillies’ lineup for a second straight game tonight, with Garrett Stubbs playing in his place. Rotoworld Today, 1:10 pm
     
  • Orioles designate Ryan McKenna for assignment
    Orioles designated OF Ryan McKenna for assignment

    Advice: With Austin Hays coming off the IL, the Orioles will move on from the 27-year-old McKenna. He’s a career .224 hitter in 517 MLB plate appearances, but he was performing in his chances this year, going 3-for-8 with two home runs, one walk, and one strikeout. He’ll likely get a chance with another team. Rotoworld Today, 12:48 pm
    Ryan McKennaBAL - OF
    3:35 pm vs TOR
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