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  • Reds' Brandon Williamson: Promoted for MLB debut

    The Reds recalled Williamson from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

    As anticipated, Williamson will make his MLB debut in a start Tuesday night against the Rockies. The game is at Coors Field and Williamson had struggled to a 6.62 ERA and 1.88 WHIP through 34 innings this season at Triple-A, so he's probably more of a wait-and-see type in fantasy. The 25-year-old left-hander could carry streaming appeal in more favorable matchups down the line.

  • JR Ritchie SP | ATL

    Braves' JR Ritchie: Goes on IL

    Single-A Augusta placed Ritchie (undisclosed) on its 7-day injured list Thursday.

    Ritchie was deactivated five days after he exited his fourth start of the season with an unspecified injury. Over 13.1 innings with Augusta this season, Ritchie owns a 5.40 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 25:3 K:BB.

  • Patrick Corbin SP | TOR

    Nationals' Patrick Corbin: Earns win after quality start

    Corbin (2-5) earned the win Monday, allowing two runs on eight hits and one walk across six innings during a 10-3 win over the Mets. He struck out one.

    Corbin allowed three or fewer earned runs and completed at least five innings for a sixth straight start. During that stretch, the left-hander has posted a 22:4 K:BB across 36.1 innings. Corbin has been far from perfect, but his recent string of solid starts is a step in the right direction after he surrendered 14 runs over his first 14 innings this season. Overall, he sports a 4.65 ERA and 1.43 WHIP over nine outings (50.1 innings) and will look to make it four straight quality starts next time out, which is tentatively scheduled for a three-game weekend set versus the Tigers.

  • David Peterson SP | CHC

    Mets' David Peterson: Gives up six runs in loss

    Peterson (1-6) took the loss Monday, allowing six runs on nine hits and two walks over five innings during a 10-3 defeat at the hands of the Nationals. He struck out five.

    Peterson has struggled in his second stint in the big leagues this year, allowing 10 runs over two starts (8.1 innings) while posting a 9:4 K:BB. The left-hander wasn't much better the first time around, surrendering 25 runs over six starts (30.2 innings). Overall, he sports a 8.08 ERA and 1.74 WHIP, but his 45:14 K:BB across 39 innings is encouraging. With Max Scherzer healthy again and Carlos Carrasco (elbow) close to returning from the injured list, Peterson may be sent back to Triple-A Syracuse soon.

  • Jared Shuster RP | STL

    Braves' Jared Shuster: Recalled for Tuesday's start

    Shuster was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett by Atlanta on Tuesday.

    Shuster is set to start Tuesday against the Rangers and has a chance to stick around for a while as his team battles multiple injuries in the rotation. The left-hander has posted an 8.31 ERA and 5:9 K:BB over 8.2 innings in his two starts in the majors this season and has also been inconsistent at Gwinnett, so fantasy managers would be wise to take a wait-and-see approach.

  • Dodgers' Noah Syndergaard: Finishes four innings

    Syndergaard (finger) struck out five and allowed two runs on four hits in four innings in Monday's 9-8 win over the Twins. He didn't factor into the decision.

    Syndergaard made his first start since exiting his May 9 start due to a cut on his right index finger. The righty tossed 59 pitches to get through four innings. Syndergaard's first season as a Dodger has not gone well. He has a 5.94 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and has struck out just 26 batters in 36.1 innings.

  • Charlie Morton SP | ATL

    Braves' Charlie Morton: Strikes out 10 in win

    Morton (5-3) earned the win over Texas on Monday, tossing 6.2 scoreless frames during which he allowed seven hits and one walk while striking out 10 batters.

    Morton was fantastic Monday, racking up 23 swinging strikes en route to a season-high 10 punchouts. The veteran surrendered seven hits, but all were singles, and he allowed multiple baserunners in just two frames. Morton hasn't lost a step in his age-39 season, posting a 2.85 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 49:18 K:BB over 47.2 innings while collecting five wins. In his 16 big-league campaigns, he's never finished with an ERA below 3.00.

  • Alex Wood RP | ATH

    Giants' Alex Wood: Pitches into fifth

    Wood did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over 4.2 innings in a 6-3 victory over Philadelphia. He struck out four.

    In his first start since April 18, Wood tossed 72 pitches, his second-highest mark of the season. Wood returned from the injured list in a relief role Friday, throwing 31 pitches. As he builds up his pitch count, the lefty will have more fantasy value. After a solid outing Monday, Wood has a 2.87 ERA in 15.2 innings this season.

  • Bailey Falter RP | ATL

    Phillies' Bailey Falter: Lit up in bulk role

    Falter (0-7) took the loss in Monday's 6-3 defeat to San Francisco. He allowed six runs on eight hits while striking out two over 4.1 innings.

    After seeing Falter struggle through his first seven starts, the Phillies elected to use an opener in front of the lefty and instead have him pitch in a bulk-relief role. The arrangement clearly didn't help. Falter gave up all six of his runs in the second inning, as the Giants sent 10 hitters to the plate. He's now sitting on a 5.13 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and just 28 strikeouts in 40.1 innings on the season.

  • Padres' Michael Wacha: Carries no-hitter into eighth

    Wacha (4-1) earned the win Monday, allowing two baserunners over seven shutout innings in a 4-0 victory over Kansas City. He struck out 11.

    A Michael Massey single ended Wacha's no-hit bid in the eighth inning. Wacha's pitch count had risen to a season-high 103, so he was pulled immediately after the first Kansas City hit. The righty was truly dominant, as the 11 strikeouts were a career high. At the end of April, Wacha had a 6.75 ERA. Over the last three starts, Wacha has allowed just one run in 19 innings, lowering his ERA to 4.06.

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