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Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto Sitting On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (back) and catcher J.T. Realmuto (foot) are not in Sunday's lineup when the Phillies conclude a series with the Washington Nationals. Turner was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to back spasms, and Realmuto was removed from Saturday's game after fouling a ball off his foot. His X-rays came back negative, but the team will exercise caution with both of their key players. As a result, Edmundo Sosa will get the nod at shortstop for the second-straight day and bat sixth. Rafael Marchan will play behind the plate and bat ninth. Fantasy managers should monitor their status leading up to their next contest on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Both Sosa and Marchan are worth a look as budget plays in DFS facing Washington southpaw Mitchell Parker.
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J.T. Realmuto Exits With Foot Contusion On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (foot) was removed from Saturday's game in the seventh inning due to a left-foot contusion, but the move was considered precautionary. The veteran backstop fouled a ball off of his foot in the sixth inning, which was the cause of the injury. It doesn't appear to be significant, but fantasy managers will want to double-check his status for Sunday's game when the lineup comes out. The 34-year-old was 0-for-4 before being removed from the game and is now 1-for-9 (.111) to start the year with no home runs and a 0:4 BB:K. Rafael Marchan would be in line for the start if Realmuto doesn't give it a go.
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Orioles Acquire Cody Poteet From Cubs
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired pitcher Cody Poteet from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash. Poteet was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk after the swap was made. The 30-year-old was in camp with the Cubs but did not make the Opening Day roster and had been with Triple-A Iowa to begin the year. The righty spent the 2024 campaign with the New York Yankees and held a 2.22 ERA with a 1.07 WHIP across 24 1/3 innings, working as both a reliever and as a starter. He'll probably be one of the first names called when the Orioles need help out of the bullpen or a spot start, but isn't on the fantasy radar at this point.
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Oneil Cruz Draws Four Walks, Steals Two Bases In Loss
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz went 0-for-2 on Saturday, but was able to coax four walks in the 5-4 loss to the Marlins in extra innings. The 26-year-old also swiped two bases in the contest, now with four total and at least one in each of the three games so far this season, and he also scored once. The 6-foot-7 slugger is 2-for-10 through three games with a 6:2 BB:K, and will look to keep getting on base on Sunday against Marlins starter Max Meyer, who pitched in just 11 games last season after working his way back from Tommy John. Meyer pitched to a 5.58 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and 14 home runs allowed in those 11 starts. Redraft managers will, of course, keep starting Cruz in lineups, but he could be in play for DFS as well.
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Adolis Garcia Homers, Tallies Three RBI In Three-Hit Day
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia led his team to victory on Saturday, doing most of the damage in the 4-3 win over the Red Sox. After going hitless in the first two games of the season, the 32-year-old went 3-for-3 with two doubles and his first home run of the season, while also reaching base once after being hit by a pitch, collecting three RBI and scoring once in the process. The 2x All-Star is now 3-for-9 (.333) on the young season, and encouragingly, he has yet to strike out through the first three games. Garcia played in 154 games last season but muddled his way through to a .224/.284/.400 slash line and a 92 wRC+, so he'll be looking to improve upon that in 2025.
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Roki Sasaki Struggles With Command Again On Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher Roki Sasaki couldn't get through two full innings of work on Saturday, getting only five outs before being pulled. However, the Dodgers would still prevail 7-3 over the Tigers. Sasaki allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out two batters, throwing just a hair over half of his 61 pitches for strikes. For the season, the 23-year-old has allowed three earned runs on four hits and owns an ugly 9:5 BB:K over 4 2/3 innings pitched. He'll need to clean that up, or his next start on the road in Philadelphia could be a rough one as well.
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Ryan Pressly Secures Save Despite Shaky Ninth
Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Pressly notched his first save of the season in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks, but it wasn't without drama. The righty came on in the bottom of the ninth with a three-run lead, but after a leadoff single, Eugenio Suarez belted his fourth home run of the season, and the lead quickly evaporated to one run. Two more batters would reach before pinch runner Garrett Hampson would bail Pressly out by overrunning third base on Corbin Carroll's infield single, with Hampson getting tagged out to end the game. Pressly finished with two earned runs allowed on four hits and one walk while striking out one. In his first appearance during the Tokyo Series, the 36-year-old walked three batters, and on Thursday, he allowed two hits and a run, so we've yet to see a clean inning from the veteran. We'll see how long the Cubs give him to right the ship, but more of this and it could be time to turn to Porter Hodge, who was the Cubs' closer down the stretch last season.
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Kyle Tucker Launches First Long Ball As A Cub
Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker went 3-for-4 with a home run during their 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday evening. After tallying just two hits across his first four games of the season, the 28-year-old broke out of his slump in a big way. In the opening frame, he would hit a ground-rule double. In the third inning, he would hit a single on a soft ground ball. Then in the fifth, Tucker would hit a home run to right field, which also scored infielder Jon Berti. In the offseason, the Cubs acquired Tucker in a blockbuster trade that sent top prospect Cam Smith, infielder Isaac Paredes, and right-handed pitcher Hayden Wesneski to the Houston Astros. Tucker remains a must-start option in all formats and a top play in DFS in all matchups. He will look to stay hot on Sunday, facing Arizona left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez.
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Eugenio Suarez Extends Home Run Streak To Three Games
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during their loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday evening. Suarez went deep in the final inning off Chicago closer Ryan Pressly. This home run also scored first baseman Josh Naylor. Through the first three games of the season, Suarez has gone deep at least once in all of them and has launched four total. During this stretch, he has tallied seven RBI and held a 1:1 BB:K. The 33-year-old had a slow start to his Arizona tenure last season but swung a hot bat in the second half. After the All-Star break, Suarez posted an elite .307/.341/.602 slash line, and it appears he is picking up right where he left off. Fantasy managers should continue to view the 33-year-old as a must-start option in all formats. He is also worth a look in DFS facing Chicago southpaw Matthew Boyd.
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Jesus Luzardo Strikes Out 11 In Philadelphia Debut
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo tallied 11 strikeouts across five innings of two-run ball en route to earning the victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. He allowed two hits, two walks, and two runs. Most of his damage came in the second frame when backstop Keibert Ruiz launched a two-run shot. This was an impressive Philadelphia debut for Luzardo as he battled numerous injuries last season. He was only able to log 66 1/3 innings of work and held a high 5.00 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP. He enjoyed a strong campaign in 2023 when he tallied 208 strikeouts across 178 2/3 innings and posted a 3.58 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. Given his impressive debut and high strikeout upside, he is worth adding in shallow formats. However, he does have a tough task ahead of him, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday evening.
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Brandon Marsh Hits Three-Run Shot On Saturday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh went 3-for-5 with a home run during their 11-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday afternoon. Marsh would first hit two singles in the fifth and sixth innings. In the seventh, Marsh would take Orlando Ribalta deep on a three-run shot. This home run scored outfielder Nick Castellanos and second baseman Bryson Stott. After going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts on Thursday, the 27-year-old enjoyed a nice bounce-back showing on Saturday. Last season, Marsh posted a .249/.328/.419 slash line with 16 round-trippers and 19 stolen bases. Fantasy managers should expect Marsh to continue to have a significant role in the Philadelphia lineup this season when facing right-handers, seeing time in left and center field. On Sunday, the Phillies will face a southpaw in Mitchell Parker, which may keep Marsh on the bench.
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Andres Gimenez Launches Second Long Ball Of The Season
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during their loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon. Gimenez went deep in the bottom of the third off Baltimore right-hander Dean Kremer. His two-run shot scored shortstop Bo Bichette. After going deep just nine times last season, Gimenez is off to a hot start in Toronto, launching two long balls in his first three contests. During this hot start, he has gone 3-for-12 at the plate with four RBI and a 2:3 BB:K. Gimenez has been batting cleanup during the first series, which has provided him with ample RBI opportunities. Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his production as he could eventually become a must-start option. On Sunday, he will face Tomoyuki Sugano in his MLB debut.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. Goes Deep On Saturday
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 2-for-5 with two runs and an RBI during their demanding 20-9 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon. In the second inning, Chisholm hit a line drive single to left field. He would eventually score on an Anthony Volpe home run. Later in the third, Chisholm would go deep for his first time this season. After not tallying a hit in the season opening on Thursday, the 27-year-old enjoyed a nice bounce-back showing in the second game of the season. After being traded to the Yankees last season, Chisholm saw his offensive production soar as he posted a .273/.325/.500 slash line with 11 home runs and 18 stolen bases. He remains a must-start option batting in the heart of a potent Yankee lineup. He will look to stay hot on Sunday facing Milwaukee right-hander Aaron Civale.
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Kenley Jansen Picks Up First Save With The Angels
Los Angeles Angels reliever Kenley Jansen allowed one walk while striking out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. Jansen entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The veteran right-hander needed 19 pitches to notch his first save with the Angels this season. Jansen signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Angels this offseason to be the team's primary closer. The 37-year-old notched 27 saves with Boston last season while posting a 3.29 ERA and 1.06 WHIP. Jansen is currently fourth on the all-time list for saves with 448 and is only 31 saves away from surpassing Lee Smith for third all-time.
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Chris Martin Secures First Save Of The Season
Texas Rangers reliever Chris Martin struck out two over a scoreless inning to earn the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox. Martin entered the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 38-year-old quick work of the Red Sox, retiring all three batters he faced on 13 pitches to earn his first save of the season. The Rangers used Luke Jackson for the team's save opportunity on Friday but opted to utilize Martin after Jackson pitched in the team's first two games. Martin has yet to allow a run with a 0.41 WHIP and four strikeouts over 2 1/3 innings in 2025. The Rangers will likely use a closer-by-committee approach between Martin and Jackson to handle ninth-inning duties. Fantasy managers searching for saves or playing in leagues that count holds as a category can add Martin off the waiver wire.
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Kristian Campbell, Red Sox Are In Deep Talks About Contract Extension
The Boston Red Sox and top infield prospect Kristian Campbell are in deep talks about a contract extension. No contract specifics were reported, but look for the Red Sox to try to secure an extension with their top prospect soon. He earned a spot on Boston's Opening Day roster and is off to a hot start in 2025. The 22-year-old is hitting .500 (5-for-10) with a home run over two games. Campbell smashed his first major-league home run off Jacob Webb in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Texas Rangers. His homer traveled 431 feet with an exit velocity of 112.2 mph. Campbell has a ton of upside and should be added in all league formats. He's only rostered in 39% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues, especially while swinging a hot bat. Campbell will look to continue his strong start in Sunday's series finale against the Rangers.
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Seth Halvorsen Notches First Save Of The Year
Colorado Rockies reliever Seth Halvorsen struck out one over 1 1/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Halvorsen entered the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. With two outs and runners on first and second base, Halvorsen got Yandy Diaz to ground out to end the inning. The 25-year-old made quick work of the Rays in the ninth to notch his first save of the season. He converted both save opportunities while posting a 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, and a 13:2 K:BB across 12 1/3 innings in 2024. Halvorsen finished strong last season and earned more save opportunities with his performance in Saturday's win. Fantasy managers searching for saves should look to add Halvorsen off the waiver wire, as he's rostered in just 3% of Yahoo Fantasy leagues.
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Sean Murphy Set For Rehab Assignment With High-A Rome
Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (ribs) is set to start a rehab assignment with High-A Rome on Friday. The 30-year-old has caught up to five innings so far during minor-league games. He has been sidelined since early March with a fractured rib and is eyeing a mid-April return. It's unclear how many rehab games/reps Murphy will need to play before he rejoins the Braves. Murphy struggled last season, slashing .193/.284/.352 with 10 home runs, 25 RBI, 19 runs, and a .636 OPS over 264 plate appearances in 2024. Drake Baldwin will continue to handle catching duties while Murphy is sidelined. Baldwin is off to a slow start, hitting .091 (1-for-11) to start the season, but has plenty of fantasy upside after slashing .298/.407/.484 with 12 home runs and 55 RBI over 72 games with Triple-A Gwinnett in 2024.
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Jose Soriano Tosses Seven Shutout Innings
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano was excellent on the mound during Saturday's start against the Chicago White Sox. Soriano tossed seven shutout innings, allowing two hits, and striking out five batters. The 26-year-old only needed 73 pitches to work throw seven innings on Saturday. He's not a big strikeout pitcher, so that will lower his fantasy value. This was an awesome performance by Soriano, but it was also against one of the worst rosters in baseball. Fantasy managers might want to wait and see how Soriano does on the mound against the Cleveland Guardians next week.
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Anthony Volpe Hits Three-Run Blast
New York Yankees infielder Anthony Volpe joined in on the fun during Saturday's blowout win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Volpe was quiet at the plate outside of his three-run home run in the second inning. It was an ugly day on the mound for the Brewers pitchers who gave up 20 runs. Volpe finished the game 1-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI on that homer. The Yankees are hopeful that Volpe can take a step forward at the plate this season. The young shortstop has plenty of pop in that bat and should be rostered in most fantasy formats.
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