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Cooper Ingle LF | CLE
Guardians' Cooper Ingle: Makes MLB debut
Ingle started at designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's 3-1 loss to Seattle.
Ingle had his contract selected from Triple-A Columbus on Friday and made his MLB debut. The Guardians need an offensive infusion and hope Ingle can help turn the tide. Over 51 games at Columbus, he slashed .284/.416/.551 with nine doubles, 12 home runs, 41 RBI and 41 walks with 50 strikeouts. Ingle came up through the system as a catcher, but the Guardians are expected to work him in at other positions, including DH and outfield.
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Spencer Arrighetti RP | TOR
Astros' Spencer Arrighetti: Mauled by Tigers
Arrighetti (7-4) took the loss Friday, coughing up eight runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- and five walks over three-plus innings as the Astros were routed 8-0 by the Tigers. He struck out seven.
The right-hander continues to regress after his early-season success, serving up three long balls for a second straight start while getting tagged with the loss in a third straight outing. During that losing streak, Arrighetti has stumbled to a 10.80 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB over 15 innings, with his strikeouts allowing him to maintain some marginal fantasy appeal. He'll try to turn things around in his next start, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Rays.
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Kahlil Watson RF | CLE
Guardians' Kahlil Watson: RBI streak reaches four games
Watson went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Mariners.
Watson gave the Guardians an early lead with a first-inning, run-scoring double. It was the fourth consecutive game with an RBI for the rookie, who has gone 6-for-13 with a home run and seven RBI during that stretch. That production could be raising Watson's profile in the lineup; he batted cleanup Friday, the highest spot in the order in his seven starts in Cleveland.
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James Outman CF | DET
Tigers' James Outman: Provides jolt Friday
Outman went 1-for-2 with a walk, a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Outman is starting to seize more playing time in center field in tandem with Matt Vierling, with Vierling also capable of playing a corner spot as he did Friday. Outman isn't hitting much with only a .190 batting average in 11 games with the Tigers and an even worse .165 average overall. He's not a particularly exciting fantasy option due to the lack of consistent contact, but with both Javier Baez (ankle) and Wenceel Perez (orbital) facing extended absences, playing time should continue to be there for Outman in the short term, unless the Tigers decide the time is right to bring up top prospect Max Clark.
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Rafael Devers 1B | SF
Giants' Rafael Devers: Doubles in defeat
Devers went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in Friday's 3-1 loss to Atlanta.
Devers hit an RBI double in the first inning, driving in San Francisco's lone run. He's recorded at least one hit in eight of his last 11 games, batting .275 with six RBI, four doubles and three home runs in 45 plate appearances over that stretch. On the campaign, the veteran infielder is slashing .236/.297/.433 with 39 RBI, 36 runs scored and 12 long balls across 344 plate appearances.
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Luis Arraez 2B | PHI
Giants' Luis Arraez: Doubles in return
Arraez went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Friday's 3-1 loss to Atlanta.
Arraez returned to the lineup following a two-game absence with a right foot injury, hitting a leadoff double in the first inning and drawing a walk in the fifth. The veteran infielder has recorded a hit in 19 of his last 21 games dating back to May 31, batting .318 with 13 runs scored, 10 RBI, one home run and one stolen base across 100 plate appearances during that span. Overall, he's slashing .321/.360/.447 with 40 runs scored, 30 RBI, six stolen bases and three long balls in 337 plate appearances this season.
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Colt Keith 3B | DET
Tigers' Colt Keith: Hits fifth home run
Keith went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Friday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Keith hit his fifth home run of the season in the fourth inning against Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti. All five of the infielder's long balls have come in the last 13 games, and he has a .947 OPS during that span. For the season, Keith has a .675 OPS, but that figure should continue to climb if he can maintain his recent power production.
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Dane Myers CF | CIN
Reds' Dane Myers: Enters for injured teammate
Myers replaced an injured Blake Dunn (elbow) in center field and went 0-for-2 in Friday's 6-4 win over Pittsburgh.
Dunn felt soreness in his elbow after making a throw to home plate and was removed in the sixth inning. He'll undergo an MRI on Saturday. If he needs to miss time, Myers is expected to be the primary center fielder.
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Kerry Carpenter RF | DET
Tigers' Kerry Carpenter: Lifts off Friday
Carpenter went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 8-0 win over the Astros.
Carpenter took Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti deep with a runner on in the third inning for his 11th home run of the season. All 11 of the outfielder's long balls have come against righties, and he has a .795 OPS in those matchups this year. Carpenter still isn't providing much against southpaws, posting just a .421 OPS in a small number of at-bats, so he should remain a strong-side platoon player moving forward.
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Noelvi Marte RF | CIN
Reds' Noelvi Marte: Makes impact off bench
Marte entered as a pinch hitter and went 1-for-1 with a two-run home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Pirates.
Marte was the difference-maker in the win, swatting a pinch-hit, two-run home run in the eighth inning to break a 4-4 tie. It was his first homer as a pinch hitter. Marte has been a regular in right field but can open games on the bench, as manager Terry Francona manipulates starting lineups to get playing time for the versatile Spencer Steer.