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  • Takes advantage of rare start
    Singleton went 2-for-4 with a run scored Wednesday against the Cubs.

    Advice: Singleton was in the lineup for the ninth time this season while filling in for Jose Abreu at first base and hitting seventh. He managed his second multi-hit performance of the campaign and is hitting .256 across 43 plate appearances. Even with Abreu's struggles this season, Singleton looks unlikely to pick up significant playing time. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 10:24 pm
  • Alec Bohm goes 4-for-4 as cleanup man
    Alec Bohm finished 4-for-4 with two RBI and a walk against the Reds on April 26 on Wednesday.

    Advice: It’s worth wondering if the Phillies might have another win or two if they had just left Bohm in cleanup spot, which is where he finished last year, to begin this season. He’s batting .337.430/.558 in 100 plate appearances. He did hit cleanup tonight, though that’s probably just because usual cleanup man J.T. Realmuto had the night off. Rotoworld Yesterday, 9:57 pm
  • Luis Arraez posts three hits in loss to Braves
    Luis Arraez went 3-for-5 with a run scored on Wednesday in the Marlins’ extra-inning loss to the Braves.

    Advice: Just like that, Arraez is batting .299 (32-for-107) after notching his seventh multi-hit performance in the last two weeks. He sparked Miami’s ninth-inning rally against Braves stopper Raisel Iglesias with a leadoff single to cap off a three-hit effort. He’s in the midst of an extended hot streak at the moment and it wouldn’t be surprising at all if he were back in the batting title race in a few weeks. Rotoworld Yesterday, 7:32 pm
  • Shut down for seven days
    LeMahieu is still dealing with swelling in his right foot and will be shut down from baseball activity for a week, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

    Advice: LeMahieu had to make an early exit from his first rehab game at Double-A Somerset on Tuesday after his fractured right foot began bothering him in the first inning. After getting checked out by team doctors Wednesday, he will officially be pulled off his rehab assignment and shut down from all activity for the next seven days. Next steps for the 35-year-old infielder will be determined once his seven days are up, though it seems his target return date will be pushed back well into May. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:23 pm
    DJ LeMahieuNYY - 1B,2B,3B
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  • 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
  • Miguel Sanó exits with sore left knee on Wednesday
    Miguel Sanó was pulled from Wednesday’s contest against the Orioles due to soreness in his left knee.

    Advice: The 30-year-old slugger has a history of knee issues, so this is very concerning news. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status prior to Friday’s series opener against the Twins, as there’s a chance that he could require a trip to the injured list. Rotoworld Yesterday, 5:16 pm
  • On bench for fourth straight game
    Duran is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mariners.

    Advice: After seeing his streak of six consecutive starts come to an end Saturday, Duran has now found himself on the bench for four straight contests. Duran's path to meaningful playing time appears to have come to a close with Josh Smith solidifying himself as Josh Jung's (wrist) primary replacement at third base and with first baseman Nathaniel Lowe having made his return from the injured list over the weekend. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:50 pm
    Ezequiel DuranTEX - 1B,3B,SS,OF
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  • Sits again amid slump
    Abreu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

    Advice: Abreu is on the bench for the second time in three days after an 0-for-3 showing in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Cubs dropped his season-long slash line to .065/.132/.081 over 68 plate appearances. Though Jon Singleton will pick up another start at Abreu's expense, prospect Joey Loperfido looks to be the longer-term replacement at first base if the Astros elect to move on from the struggling Abreu at any point. An outfielder for most of his minor-league career, Loperfido has made five starts at first base for Triple-A Sugar Land so far this season and has posted a 1.028 OPS over 20 games to put himself on the radar for a promotion. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 3:23 pm
  • Gets maintenance day
    Turner is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

    Advice: Turner's absence from the lineup looks to be nothing more than a routine maintenance day after the 39-year-old had started in each of the Blue Jays' last nine games. Daniel Vogelbach will fill in for Turner as Toronto's designated hitter. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:57 pm