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  • Athletics' Tyler Soderstrom: Receiving first day off

    Soderstrom is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

    Soderstrom will get his first day off of the season, in the midst of a rough patch at the dish. After slugging nine home runs in the Athletics' first 19 games, Soderstrom has gone without a long ball over the ensuing 15 contests and is slashing .228/.286/.281 with three doubles, one stolen base, six RBI and five runs during that stretch, a downturn that has coincided with a shift to the outfield to accommodate rookie Nick Kurtz. Soderstrom will give up his spot in the lineup Sunday to Miguel Andujar, who will start in left field and bat cleanup.

  • Jared Triolo 3B | PIT

    Pirates' Jared Triolo: Seizing everyday role

    Triolo will start at shortstop and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Padres.

    Triolo initially served as a utility infielder upon returning from the injured list April 16, but he's been thrust into an everyday role in the middle infield. He'll pick up his sixth consecutive start and his fourth in a row at shortstop, which should be his primary home until Isiah Kiner-Falefa (hamstring) is ready to return from the IL.

  • Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Goes deep in loss

    Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.

    Torkelson hit his team-leading 10th home run of the season in the eighth inning as Detroit mounted an unsuccessful comeback attempt. The 25-year-old has seen his average tumble a bit as he's batting just .125 over his last 10 games, but he's gone deep three times during that time and his power remains his top fantasy asset.

  • Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Plates four runs vs. former squad

    Freeman went 3-for-5 with a home run, two total runs and four total RBI in a 10-3 victory against Atlanta on Saturday.

    Freeman knocked in a run with a single in the fourth inning and later broke the game open with a three-run blast to center field in the eighth. In the process, the veteran first baseman extended his hitting streak to eight games -- a stretch during which he's batting a sizzling .483 (14-for-29) with two homers, 10 RBI and a 6:4 BB:K. Freeman has dealt with a lingering ankle injury at times early in the season, but he's been as potent as ever with a .338/.422/.662 slash line, six home runs and 21 RBI through 22 games.

  • Royals' Cavan Biggio: Launches first homer

    Biggio went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 4-0 win against Baltimore on Saturday.

    Offense was at a premium in the rain-delayed contest, and Biggio provided a key run with his 389-foot solo shot in the fifth inning. It was the first long ball of the season for the veteran infielder, who has struggled to a .191/.321/.255 slash line through 57 plate appearances this season. The poor numbers have impacted Biggio's playing time and have made him a non-factor in almost all fantasy formats.

  • Romy Gonzalez 2B | BOS

    Red Sox's Romy Gonzalez: Hits three singles Saturday

    Gonzalez went 3-for-4 in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Twins.

    Gonzalez got the start at first base Saturday and belted three singles while batting in the sixth spot in the lineup. He's expected to see the bulk of starts at first base in the short term after Triston Casas ruptured his left patellar tendon in Friday's game, with Abraham Toro providing depth at the position. How Gonzalez plays over the coming days and weeks will play a factor in how the Red Sox address the position, either internally through the farm system or externally via trade, per Ian Browne of MLB.com.

  • Bryce Harper DH | PHI

    Phillies' Bryce Harper: Slump continues Saturday

    Harper went 0-for-4 with a walk in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

    Harper's recent slump continued Saturday, as he's now without a home run in 13 consecutive games. He has only four extra-base hits during this span and is batting just .176 (9-for-51) with five RBI, four runs scored and two stolen bases since April 19. Harper has reached base safely in 11 of these 13 outings, so fantasy managers should remain patient while the All-Star first baseman looks to get back on track.

  • Coby Mayo 3B | BAL

    Orioles' Coby Mayo: Officially promoted

    The Orioles recalled Mayo from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

    Mayo will likely receive regular reps at the hot corner while Jordan Westburg and Ramon Urias are both on the injured list due to hamstring injuries. Mayo, 23, struggled upon reaching the majors last season, going just 4-for-41 with 22 strikeouts, but he's since bounced back in Triple-A by posting a .869 OPS through 127 plate appearances this year.

  • Rowdy Tellez 1B | TEX

    Mariners' Rowdy Tellez: Resting against left-hander

    Tellez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

    Tellez will take a seat on the bench Saturday with the left-handed Patrick Corbin due to start on the bump for Texas. Donovan Solano will fill in as Seattle's first baseman and bat sixth.

  • Michael Busch 3B | CHC

    Cubs' Michael Busch: Out of lineup Saturday

    Busch isn't starting against the Brewers on Saturday.

    Busch had a big game versus Milwaukee in the series opener Friday, lifting a grand slam in the 10-0 win. However, the lefty-hitting first baseman will take a seat Saturday with the Brewers sending southpaw Jose Quintana to the mound. In Busch's place Saturday, Justin Turner is starting at first base and batting fifth.

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