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  • Michael Harris II delivers walk-off hit vs. Marlins
    Michael Harris II delivered a game-winning double in the 10th inning on Wednesday, lifting the Braves to a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Marlins.

    Advice: Harris was the difference-maker for Atlanta’s lineup in a low-scoring extra-inning marathon at Truist Park, finishing a three-hit performance with a game-ending extra-base hit to left-center field off Marlins lefty stopper Tanner Scott. The 23-year-old fantasy stalwart is batting .330 (32-for-97) with 15 runs scored, three homers, 12 RBI and five steals through 23 games. It would be extremely surprising if the Braves opted to move him back towards the bottom of the lineup once Ozzie Albies is ready to return in a few days. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:32 pm
  • Resumes on-field work
    Yelich (back) was spotted running on the field prior to Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Pirates, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

    Advice: While Yelich's ability to take part in some form of on-field activity is a positive sign as he works his way back from a lower-back strain, he has yet to resume swinging a bat or playing catch since landing on the 10-day injured list on April 16. The Brewers haven't set a firm target date for Yelich's return to the lineup, but at the very least, he doesn't look as though he'll be ready to come off the IL when first eligible this weekend. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:24 pm
  • Randy Arozarena goes deep in victory over Tigers
    Randy Arozarena clubbed his third home run of the season on Wednesday, helping to propel the Rays to victory over the Tigers.

    Advice: Arozarena got the Rays on the board in the home half of the first inning, blasting a game-tying 397-foot (105.0 mph EV) solo shot off of Jack Flaherty. The 29-year-old outfielder went down on strikes in each of his other three at-bats on the night, finishing the evening 1-for-4. His 2024 season is off to a brutal start offensively, slashing an anemic .158/.223/.263 with three homers, seven RBI and four stolen bases. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:22 pm
  • Triples in Wednesday's loss
    Vierling went 2-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Rays.

    Advice: With Gio Urshela (hamstring) and Andy Ibanez (hamstring) both on the injured list, Vierling has been seeing regular time at third base recently. He's now batting a solid .273, and the 27-year-old will retain decent fantasy value as long he's starting most days. It remains to be seen what the Tigers will do when Urshela or Ibanez returns, though Vierling will likely shift into a utility role, as he's capable of playing in the outfield as well as at the hot corner. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:06 pm
  • All Rise: Aaron Judge homers in win over A’s
    Aaron Judge went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer on Wednesday, powering the Yankees to a decisive 7-3 victory over the Athletics.

    Advice: Judge’s ongoing struggles at the dish haven’t gone unnoticed by fantasy managers, but he managed to put together a couple solid at-bats in this one, taking Athletics starter Joe Boyle deep for a two-run shot in the opening frame. It was his fourth round-tripper of the season and first time leaving the yard since April 14. The 31-year-old fantasy superstar is going to emerge from his ice-cold start at some point, it’s just a matter of time. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:56 pm
  • Brent Rooker hammers three-run shot in A’s loss
    Brent Rooker blasted a three-run homer on Wednesday in the Athletics’ loss to the Yankees.

    Advice: There weren’t a ton of positives for the Athletics on Wednesday night in New York, but Rooker was one of them. He took Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt deep in the sixth inning for his fifth round-tripper of the season, and also drew a pair of walks, reaching base safely in three of his four plate appearances. He’s continued to hit for plenty of over-the-fence power, but holds a lackluster .191 (9-for-47) batting average through 14 games. He’s struck out 22 times in 53 plate appearances so far this season. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:55 pm
  • Juan Soto wallops sixth homer in win over A’s
    Juan Soto swatted a solo homer on Wednesday in the Yankees’ win over the Athletics.

    Advice: Soto connected for a towering 416-foot blast to left-center field off Athletics reliever Danny Jiménez in the sixth inning to extend the Yankees’ lead to a commanding three-run margin at the time. It was his sixth round-tripper of the year. It was the first time he’s gone deep in five games since April 19. The 25-year-old generational talent holds a robust .319/.431/.564 triple-slash line with 17 runs scored, six homers, 22 RBI and one steal across 116 plate appearances in his Yankees debut. Rotoworld Yesterday, 6:55 pm
  • Enters free agency
    Walsh cleared waivers Wednesday and elected to become a free agent.

    Advice: Walsh was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Saturday to make room for Nathaniel Lowe's return from the IL, and the 30-year-old first baseman will now take his chances in the open market. He is slashing .226/.317/.321 with a home and seven RBI through 60 plate appearances on the year and should be able to at least secure a minor-league deal with another organization. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:53 pm
  • Still viewed as everyday DH
    Red Sox manager Alex Cora said prior to Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Guardians that Yoshida is still viewed as the team's primary designated hitter, despite being on the bench for two straight matchups with right-handed starting pitchers, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. "He's an everyday DH, man," Cora said of Yoshida. "I don't know what the big deal is. [Tyler] O'Neill had to DH [on Tuesday]. [Rafael Devers] had to DH [on Wednesday]."

    Advice: Yoshida's consecutive absences from the lineup created some question regarding whether the 30-year-old was still viewed as an everyday player after struggling to a .250/.333/.375 slash line through the Red Sox's first 24 games of the season, but Cora dispelled the notion that Yoshida's role was being downsized. The skipper noted that the Red Sox's injury situation was largely responsible for Yoshida being excluded from the lineup, as O'Neill was limited to DH duties when he came off the 7-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's 4-1 loss, and Devers was eased back in as a DH on Wednesday after having not played in a week due to a bone bruise in his left knee. O'Neill returned to his usual spot in left field Wednesday, but Devers may need another day or two as a DH before the Red Sox clear him to play third base. Since the Red Sox aren't keen on having Yoshida play in the corner outfield, he could miss out on more starts until Devers is back at third base on a full-time basis. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:45 pm