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Torkelson went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Astros.

Torkelson doubled home a run in the top of the first inning, then blasted a two-run shot in the eighth for his first home run of the season. The 23-year-old had a tough rookie campaign last year, though there's plenty of talent here, so fantasy managers should stick with him, especially following Tuesday's strong performance.

Bell isn't in the Guardians' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.

Bell will sit Tuesday after starting the season just 1-for-17 through five games. Josh Naylor will serve as Cleveland's designated hitter, allowing Gabriel Arias to start at first base and bat sixth.

Arias is hitting sixth and playing first base Tuesday against the Athletics.

Arias is expected to serve in a utility role this season that will see him play all over the diamond, and he's getting a look at first base in the early part of the campaign. Josh Naylor is the designated hitter for Tuesday's contest, while Josh Bell will get a day off.

Reds manager David Bell said Votto (shoulder) is unlikely to be activated when first eligible Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Votto began a minor-league rehab assignment over the weekend at Triple-A Louisville, but he still has some work to do as he completes his recovery from August 2022 shoulder surgery. The new target for his 2023 debut might be early next week.

Bohm is hitting third for the Phillies on Tuesday night against the Yankees.

J.T. Realmuto has the night off, so Bohm gets a boost up the batting order versus the Yankees and right-hander Domingo German. The 26-year-old third baseman has gone 7-for-15 (.467) with one home run and two doubles through four games this season. Darick Hall is playing first base and hitting cleanup Tuesday in the Bronx.

Guerrero went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's loss to the Royals.

It's a little wild that Guerrero stole his first base of the season before hitting his first home run, but his fantasy GMs know the latter will be coming soon enough. The 24-year-old first baseman has gotten on base at a .450 clip through Toronto's first four games, going 4-for-14 with a double, four walks and a HBP while collecting four RBI. Guerrero did steal a surprising eight bags in 11 attempts last year, and MLB's rule changes to boost the running game might allow him to reach double digits in 2023.

Rizzo is not in the Yankees' lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Phillies.

Rizzo swatted his first home run of the season Monday but will grab a seat a day later with the Phillies throwing left-hander Matt Strahm. DJ LeMahieu is at first base.

Pasquantino is absent from the Royals' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.

The Jays are throwing left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, so Pasquantino will receive his first day off of the season. Hunter Dozier will shift over to first base and Matt Duffy will handle third. Pasquantino is off to a slow 2-for-14 start this season.

France went 1-for-5 with an RBI double and a stolen base in a loss to the Angels on Monday.

France pulled off a rare steal of third base after his third-inning two-bagger snapped a 1-1 tie by bringing home Julio Rodriguez. The 28-year-old France has hit safely in four of his first five games while striking out just once during his first 22 plate appearances, and the steal was the first of his big-league career.

Noda went 2-for-5 with a double and a run in an extra-inning loss to the Guardians on Monday.

Jesus Aguilar was given the night off after three straight starts to open the season, and Noda was afforded the opportunity to log his first major-league start in the process. The Rule 5 Draft selection displayed some of the pop that enticed the Athletics to hold on to him after Cactus League play, and he also crossed the plate in the second inning on Esteury Ruiz's double after leading off the frame with a single in his first regular-season big-league plate appearance. It's an encouraging start for Noda, who could work himself into a solid share of playing time between first base and designated hitter if he proves capable of wielding a consistent bat.