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Montgomery went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday against the Royals.

Montgomery grounded into a double play in the second inning, but he had three consecutive productive at-bats thereafter. He now has at least one hit in five of his last seven starts while also walking four times with six strikeouts in that span. Montgomery is hitting .246 across his first 63 plate appearances in the majors, though he's gone 8-for-25 (.320 average) with four extra-base hits in his last seven games.

Paredes (0-1) completed 5.1 innings in a loss against Colorado on Saturday, allowing three runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out two batters.

Paredes was twice hurt by Hunter Goodman solo homers, but he otherwise gave up just one run. Though the outing can best be described as serviceable given that he yielded three runs over 5.1 frames, he fared much better than Minnesota's bullpen, which surrendered five runs across 3.2 innings. Since moving into the rotation June 10, Paredes has managed a decent 4.00 ERA across 18 frames despite an uninspiring 9:5 K:BB. There's not much to be excited about from a fantasy perspective, but Paredes has probably pitched well enough to hang on to a starting role, at least until Bailey Ober (elbow) is ready to return.

Arozarena went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a loss to the Guardians on Saturday.

Seattle was being shut out until Arozarena connected for a three-run blast in the eighth inning to bring his team to within a run. He absorbed a hit-by-pitch in the following frame to put the tying run on second base, but the Mariners comeback bid ultimately fell short. Saturday's long ball was Arozarena's first in five contests since being activated from the IL on June 23. He's gone 4-for-17 since his return.

Gilbert (6-5) allowed four runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over seven innings during a loss against Cleveland on Saturday.

All of the runs Gilbert allowed came over the fourth and fifth innings, when the Guardians racked up six of their seven hits against him. The right-hander ultimately retired the final seven batters he faced, but the earlier damage was enough to send him to his first loss since May 16. The four runs Gilbert surrendered were also his most since that May 16 outing versus San Diego. He came into Saturday on a dominant roll, pitching to a 1.49 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 43:10 K:BB over his previous six appearances covering 36.1 frames. Gilbert will look to get back into the win column his next time out, which lines up to be a home matchup against Toronto.

Smith earned a save against the Mariners on Saturday, allowing one hit and and no walks while striking out one batter over one scoreless inning.

Smith was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning. He made things interesting, yielding a one-out single and then hitting a batter with two outs, but he was able to escape with the save by getting Josh Naylor on a game-ending groundout. Though the outing wasn't smooth, it was a needed rebound for Smith after he took a blown save and a loss while surrendering four runs across 2.1 frames over his previous two appearances. Even with those hiccups, Smith's season ERA is still fine at 3.13, and he leads the majors with 25 saves in 28 chances.

Cecconi (4-6) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, allowing three hits and issuing two walks while striking out four batters over six innings.

Cecconi notched just eight whiffs and four punchouts, but the Mariners couldn't turn their contact into much production. The right-hander didn't allow any batters to reach third base and recorded his second scoreless outing of six innings this season. Cecconi also picked up his first win since May 18, though he's been pitching quite well of late. Over five outings in June, he's posted a 1.88 ERA across 28.2 frames with three quality starts. He'll try to carry that momentum over to July in what's projected to be a home matchup against the White Sox his next time out.

Fraley (hernia) began a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Saturday, going 0-for-3 as the designated hitter.

Fraley is expected to get a few more at-bats at the rookie level before joining Triple-A Durham on Tuesday. Manager Kevin Cash believes the outfielder is on a "really good schedule," per MLB.com. Fraley has been on the injured list with a hernia for about a month and a half, but he has a chance to return to the Rays prior to the All-Star break in mid-July.

Young took a no-decision Saturday against the Nationals, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out eight.

Young fanned a season-high eight Saturday, and he also continued to supply the Orioles with length. The 27-year-old right-hander has now worked at least five innings in seven consecutive outings, turning in five quality starts during that period. He is far more likely to maintain his rotation spot over rookie righty Trey Gibson once Dean Kremer (quadriceps) comes off the injured list, since Young holds a 3.11 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 57:27 K:BB over 72.1 frames.

Teng was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Teng made the start Saturday against Detroit and gave up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. That continued a rough June for the right-hander, who has given up at least four earned runs in four of his five starts this month. Teng's demotion to the minors makes room on the 26-man roster for reliever Miguel Ullola, who was recalled from Sugar Land on Saturday. However, Teng's spot in the rotation could soon be taken by Cristian Javier (shoulder), who tossed 75 pitches in his most recent rehab start Sunday and appears to be closing in on returning from the IL.

Wilson (shoulder) isn't starting against the Angels on Saturday, but he's available off the bench and could be back in the starting lineup Sunday, Michael Huntley of the Orange County Register reports.

Wilson is beginning on the bench for the third straight game while nursing a left shoulder issue. However, manager Mark Kotsay indicated before the contest that the 24-year-old infielder won't need an IL stint and could come off the bench Saturday. Alika Williams is starting at shortstop for a third consecutive contest, but it sounds like that run could end with Wilson's potential return Sunday.