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  • Braves' Johan Camargo: Collects eighth double

    Camargo went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Sunday's 4-1 victory over the Padres.

    Camargo helped Atlanta to a two-run lead by plating a pair on a double in the fourth inning. Despite driving in two key runs, he's struggled at the plate through 50 games this season, batting .221 with six homers, 25 RBI and a .341 OBP.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Cubs' Javier Baez: Not expected to miss significant time

    Baez's (elbow) injury doesn't appear to be overly serious, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

    Manager Joe Maddon stated Baez's elbow went numb after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's matchup with St. Louis, although he doesn't believe the injury to be significant, per Wittenmyer. The Cubs are initially diagnosing the injury as a left elbow bruise, and they'll reevaluate Baez on Monday prior to Chicago's series opener against the Dodgers, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

  • Javier Baez SS | DET

    Cubs' Javier Baez: Leaves game with injury

    Baez exited Sunday's tilt against the Cardinals after getting hit by a pitch near his left elbow, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

    Baez received medical attention after being drilled by a pitch in the third inning, and he ultimately left the game, although the extent of the injury remains unknown. Addison Russell replaced Baez at shortstop following the injury.

  • Royals' Adalberto Mondesi: Expected to see semi-regular work

    Royals manager Ned Yost said that Mondesi, who was promoted from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday, would play 3-to-4 times per week, Maria Torres of The Kansas City Star reports.

    Yost was reluctant to confirm whether Mondesi would play primarily second base or shortstop during his stay with the big club, but the expectation is that the 22-year-old will see most of his action on the right side of the infield. While the Royals don't view Alcides Escobar as a long-term piece, he's made his last 404 starts at shortstop and seems unlikely to shift from the position so long as he remains a lineup regular. Whit Merrifield, on the other hand, has seen action at first base, center field and right field this season, so he could theoretically move to a different position to create room at the keystone for Mondesi. Merrifield ended up exiting Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Astros with a knee contusion, paving the way for Mondesi to make his 2018 debut. The youngster went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts upon entering the game in the bottom of the second inning.

  • Carlos Correa SS | HOU

    Astros' Carlos Correa: Drives in three run Sunday

    Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a sac fly and three RBI in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Royals.

    It was Correa's 13th long ball of the season alongside 47 RBI and a .855 OPS. The 23-year-old shortstop is starting to catch fire. He has four multi-hit efforts in his last six games with eight RBI and three home runs. With an upcoming series against the Rays, Correa and the Astros should get some favorable matchups to start the fantasy week.

  • Willy Adames SS | SF

    Rays' Willy Adames: Picks up start at second base

    Adames will start at second base and bat fifth Sunday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    For the first time in his 10 appearances this season, Adames will share the middle infield with Adeiny Hechavarria, the man the rookie replaced as the Rays' everyday shortstop. According to Topkin, manager Kevin Cash said that Adames will return to shortstop Monday against the Astros, so it appears Hechavarria's entry into the lineup Sunday was strictly intended to keep the veteran fresh. Don't expect Adames to see much further action at second base going forward, thereby hurting his chances of gaining eligibility at the position in most formats.

  • Joey Wendle 2B | ATL

    Rays' Joey Wendle: Sits versus lefty Sunday

    Wendle is out of the lineup Sunday against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    As per usual, Wendle will ride the pine with a lefty (CC Sabathia) taking the hill for the opposition. With Wendle on the bench, Willy Adames will move over to the keystone, opening up a start at shortstop for Adeiny Hechavarria, who had transitioned to a bench role after recently returning from the disabled list.

  • Nick Ahmed SS | TEX

    Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed: Not in starting lineup

    Ahmed is out of the lineup Sunday against the Mets.

    Ahmed will get a break after starting four games in a row at shorstop, conceding the position to Ketel Marte for the series finale (which allows Daniel Descalso to get the start at second base). Ahmed collected two base hits Saturday to bring his season batting average up to .223.

  • Ehire Adrianza 3B | LAA

    Twins' Ehire Adrianza: Seeing regular starts at shortstop

    Adrianza will start at shortstop and bat ninth Sunday against the Indians, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

    Adrianza's fantasy stock enjoyed a nice boost Thursday when Miguel Sano was optioned to High-A Fort Myers. With the struggling Sano out of the way, Eduardo Escobar has shifted over to third base, opening up shortstop for Adrianza on an everyday basis. While the fact that Adrianza is making his eighth straight start Sunday is reason enough to pick him up in most AL-only settings, the career .240/.305/.357 hitter has enhanced his value with his strong performance at the plate of late. Over 14 June contests, Adrianza is batting .300 with seven extra-base hits, eight runs, seven RBI and a stolen base.

  • Royals' Rosell Herrera: Called up to Kansas City

    The Royals recalled Herrera from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday.

    Herrera, whom the Royals acquired in a waiver claim from the Reds earlier this month, will provide some extra versatility to the big club. He has seen action at all three outfield positions and three spots around the diamond between his time in the majors and minors this season, affording him plenty of avenues to playing time if the Royals commit to giving him steady at-bats. The 25-year-old has hit .270/.333/.516 with four home runs and six stolen bases at the Triple-A level in 2018.

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