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  • Michael Toglia 1B | COL

    Rockies' Michael Toglia: Clubs another homer

    Toglia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Monday's 2-1 loss to the Phillies.

    Toglia launched his fourth home run of the 2024 campaign, matching his homer total from a season before in 34 fewer games. Despite his impressive power output, Toglia owns a poor .167 on-base percentage with a massive 36.1 percent strikeout rate.

  • Padres' Jake Cronenworth: Nursing calf issue

    Cronenworth left Monday's game against the Brewers after experiencing tightness in his calf, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

    Cronenworth reportedly felt the issue while trying to reach base on a groundout during the eighth inning, but skipper Mike Shildt said after the game that it's too early to know if the injury will force Cronenworth to miss additional time. The 30-year-old will be considered day-to-day until the medical staff has more information to share.

  • Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino: Smashes third homer

    Pasquantino went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double in Monday's win over the White Sox.

    Pasquantino went deep for the second straight game, crushing a 421-foot solo shot off Nick Nastrini in the fourth inning. The Royals first baseman is riding a five-game hit streak over which he has gone 9-for-21 with three home runs, 10 RBI and five runs scored. Pasquantino has used the hot stretch to significantly boost his season slash line, which stands at .255/.344/.473 over 64 plate appearances.

  • Matt Mervis 1B | WAS

    Cubs' Matt Mervis: Off to strong start at Triple-A

    Through 13 games with Triple-A Iowa, Mervis is batting .333 with four home runs, 10 RBI and a 1.112 OPS.

    Mervis has been locked in to start the season and looks like a player ready to return to the majors. The 25-year-old made his MLB debut last season but struggled, recording a .167/.242/.289 slash line across 27 games, to go along with a 32.3 percent strikeout rate. Mervis is limited to first base and designated hitter, and there's not much he can do at Triple-A to improve his dynasty stock, given that he's 26 years old and this is his third year at that level.

  • Rockies' Elehuris Montero: Late scratch Monday

    Montero was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Phillies.

    Montero was initially slated to start at second base and bat fifth against Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola. Instead, Alan Trejo will draw the start at second base and bat ninth in the lineup.

  • Nolan Schanuel 1B | LAA

    Angels' Nolan Schanuel: Returns to lineup

    Schanuel (groin) will start at first base and bat fifth in Monday's game in Tampa Bay.

    Schanuel exited Saturday's game and didn't play Sunday because of a testicular contusion, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in this one. The rookie first baseman is sporting a woeful .108/.292/.189 batting line through his first 12 contests this season.

  • Jake Burger 3B | TEX

    Marlins' Jake Burger: Heads to IL with intercostal strain

    Burger was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Marlins on Monday with a left intercostal strain, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

    The injury had previously been described as an oblique issue, although this new designation doesn't necessarily alter Burger's potential timetable. He suffered the injury on Sunday against Atlanta. Otto Lopez is getting the start at third base Monday, but Emmanuel Rivera should see the lion's share of playing time at the hot corner while Burger is out.

  • Michael Toglia 1B | COL

    Rockies' Michael Toglia: Getting start in right field

    Toglia will start in right field and bat eighth in Monday's game versus the Phillies.

    Toglia's playing time this season has been hit-or-miss, as he followed a stretch of five starts in seven games with just two starts in six contests prior to his start Monday. He could see a little more action if Kris Bryant's (ribs/back) injury lingers.

  • Rays' Jonathan Aranda: Taking next steps in recovery

    Aranda will have the pins removed from his surgically repaired right ring finger Monday, MLB.com reports.

    Aranda has continued to engage in all baseball activities besides swinging, but with the pins getting removed, he should be able to start taking some hacks in the batter's box. The Rays haven't provided an exact timeline for Aranda to return from the 10-day injured list, though early or mid-May could be a realistic target.

  • Jake Burger 3B | TEX

    Marlins' Jake Burger: Headed to IL with oblique injury

    Burger (oblique) will be placed on the injured list, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

    Burger tweaked his oblique in Sunday's loss to Atlanta. For what it's worth, Burger indicated after the game that the injury felt similarly to the one that cost him 10 days last season with the White Sox, so it would appear it could be a relatively brief absence. Otto Lopez will take Burger's spot on the roster and Emmanuel Rivera should see regular starts at third base while Burger is out.

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