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  • Cardinals' Paul Goldschmidt: Three hits Friday

    Goldschmidt went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 loss to the Pirates.

    This was Goldschmidt's fourth multi-hit effort over his last eight games, a span in which he's hitting .355 with three home runs. The first baseman ranks fourth in the majors with 18 doubles, and he's added 10 homers to provide solid power output. He's also been consistent with a .298/.401/.521 slash line, 26 RBI, 39 runs scored and seven stolen bases -- that's not quite at the level of his MVP campaign a year ago, but it's still excellent for fantasy managers.

  • Brewers' Jon Singleton: Officially promoted

    The Brewers selected Singleton's contract from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

    With Darin Ruf (knee) headed to the 10-day injured list, Singleton will play in the majors for the first time since 2015 and serve as Milwaukee's backup first baseman. Singleton is slashing .258/.384/.483 with 10 homers and 29 RBI through 216 plate appearances with Nashville, but he likely won't make a big enough impact in Milwaukee to become a fantasy asset.

  • Luke Raley RF | SEA

    Rays' Luke Raley: Expected back for nightcap

    Raley (side/stomach) is expected to play in the second half of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    Raley was scratched from the Rays' lineup for the early tilt at Fenway Park after feeling something in his right side or stomach, but it's not considered a serious concern. Harold Ramirez is handling DH duties and batting fifth to open the twin bill in Boston.

  • Luke Raley RF | SEA

    Rays' Luke Raley: Scratched for Game 1

    Raley was scratched from the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Red Sox, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    It's unclear why Raley was taken out of the lineup, but the Rays should provide more information shortly. Harold Ramirez will enter as Tampa Bay's designated hitter instead.

  • Carlos Santana 1B | ARI

    Pirates' Carlos Santana: Three hits in return

    Santana went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 7-5 win over the Cardinals.

    The veteran switch hitter missed the Pirates' last three games due to back trouble, but he seemed 100 percent healthy in Friday's comeback victory. Santana hadn't had a multi-hit performance since May 4, however, so it's possible his back was an issue longer than he'd been letting on. Since the beginning of May, the 37-year-old is slashing just .193/.299/.301.

  • LaMonte Wade 1B | CHW

    Giants' LaMonte Wade: Smashes eighth homer

    Wade went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-2 loss against the Orioles.

    Wade smacked his first homer since May 10, ending a 20-game drought. Despite the power outage, Wade has rebounded in 2023 with an .866 OPS after posting a .664 OPS in 2022. Like his entire career, Wade is a great option against right-handed pitching with a .910 OPS this season. However, his OPS is just .661 against lefties, designating him to a platoon role.

  • Tigers' Spencer Torkelson: Records second steal

    Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 3-0 loss to the White Sox.

    Torkelson accounted for two of the Tigers' nine baserunners. Since May 16, the first baseman has gone 15-for-58 (.259) with a 13:18 BB:K. It's a slight improvement on his .239/.322/.363 slash line and 10 percent walk rate for the season. He's added four home runs, two steals, 24 RBI and 22 runs scored through 54 contests in a near-everyday role.

  • Brewers' Jon Singleton: Joining team Saturday

    Singleton will have his contract selected from Triple-A Nashville on Saturday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

    The 31-year-old first baseman will have a chance to play in the majors for the first time since 2015 with Darin Ruf (leg) headed for the IL. Singleton was signed to a minor-league contract over the winter, and he hit .258 with 10 homers and an .867 OPS over 178 plate appearances with Nashville. He could see time at first base as well as designated hitter while he's with the Brew Crew, but isn't likely to see much action.

  • Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Playing with stiff neck

    Freeman is hitting second and playing first base against the Yankees on Friday, but he is dealing with some neck stiffness, Matthew Moreno of DodgerBlue.com reports.

    Freeman was outstanding in May, posting a .400/.462/.722 slash line along with six homers over 132 plate appearances. The first baseman will play through the neck issue for now, but Freeman could get extra rest days if it continues to bother him.

  • Anthony Rizzo 1B | NYY

    Yankees' Anthony Rizzo: Returns to lineup

    Rizzo (neck) is hitting third and playing first base versus the Dodgers on Friday.

    Rizzo missed missed three consecutive games while dealing with his neck issues, but the veteran first baseman is back in the middle of the lineup to begin the three-game set against the Dodgers. Jake Bauers retreats to the bench with Rizzo back in the fold.

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