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  • Brock Stewart RP | LAD

    Dodgers' Brock Stewart: Receives promotion Sunday

    Stewart was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, Alanna Rizzo of SportsNet LA reports.

    Stewart, who remains one of the Dodgers' top pitching prospects, made five starts with the big-league club last season but has spent the majority of his 2017 campaign on the disabled list with shoulder tendinitis. The 25-year-old returned to the field in early June and has posted a 3.24 ERA over three starts (8.1 innings) with Oklahoma City. Stewart will operate in a long-relief role with the Dodgers this season, but the team still views him as a starter in the long term.

  • Padres' Brandon Maurer: Surrenders two runs to Brewers

    Maurer allowed two runs on two hits over 1.1 innings during Saturday's win over San Diego.

    The Friars pulled out the win, and there were more late-game dramatics after Maurer's afternoon was finished, but his inability to close out the save was another hit to his fantasy stock. With a 6.51 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, Maurer is hardly a reliable closer in the real or fantasy game, but as long as the Padres are utilizing him in save situations, he's a serviceable virtual option. Just don't be shocked if -- or when -- he losses his ninth-inning gig.

  • Phil Maton RP | CHC

    Padres' Phil Maton: Collects save against Brewers

    Maton recorded two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning to collect his first save of the season during Saturday's win over Milwaukee.

    The 24-year-old righty flew through the minors and showed elite strikeout potential with a 29.8 strikeout percentage through 25.1 innings with Triple-A El Paso this season. He has the potential to climb the ranks of the San Diego bullpen in a hurry and is already an arm to watch in deep dynasty settings.

  • Dinelson Lamet RP | LAD

    Padres' Dinelson Lamet: Fans 12 in no-decsion

    Lamet allowed three runs on four hits while striking out 12 batters over just six innings in a no-decision against Milwaukee on Saturday.

    Make no mistake, the Brewers are prone to strikeouts, but Lamet still flashed high-end upside Saturday. The 24-year-old righty is raw and lacks polish with his pitch arsenal, but the path to fantasy relevance was on full display in this outing. He's allowed eight home runs through just 24 innings over his five starts, and his 7.50 ERA is an eyesore. However, it isn't out of the question to speculatively add Lamet, and he should be watched in all settings. It's worth noting that a tough matchup with the Tigers is up next, though.

  • Cubs' Fernando Rodriguez: Back from MiLB DL

    Rodriguez (shoulder) has allowed two runs on three hits over three innings since returning from the disabled list with Triple-A Iowa.

    Rodriguez had been out all year due to shoulder surgery he underwent back in September, but he seems to be back at 100 percent after a shaky first outing. The right-hander has a good amount of major-league experience under his belt, although he seems to be entrenched in an organizational depth role for the time being.

  • Jarlin Garcia RP | PIT

    Marlins' Jarlin Garcia: Fans both batters he faces Friday

    Garcia struck out Matt Adams and Danny Santana in relief of Dan Straily to close out the seventh inning in Friday's win over the Braves.

    The 24-year-old continues to impress as the only lefty in the Marlins bullpen, and Garcia has six holds in 28 appearances to go along with a 3.74 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 23:4 K:BB in 21.2 innings. The rookie has worked his way into a setup role, and could be a useful source of holds in the second half as a result.

  • Diamondbacks' Fernando Rodney: Collects 19th save

    Rodney pitched a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to record his 19th save of the season during Friday's win over Philadelphia.

    The veteran has now gone 15.2 innings through 16 appearances since allowing his last earned run, and he's converted 13 of 14 save opportunities during that span. Rodney's track record and 4.91 ERA highlight the likely instability of his current form, and it might only be a matter of time before the bottom falls out. Still, for the time being, Rodney is locked in and has a firm grasp on ninth-inning duties for the Diamondbacks.

  • Tim Adleman RP | DET

    Reds' Tim Adleman: Tough-luck loser against Dodgers

    Adleman (4-3) allowed just two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out four batters through six innings during Friday's loss to the Dodgers.

    Adleman has now allowed just eight earned runs over 32 innings through his past five starts, and the strong stretch has him sporting a serviceable 4.22 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 7.6 K/9 for the year. His fantasy stock is trending up, and Adleman is definitely in play as a potential streaming option or low-priced flier in daily contests when facing a favorable opponent. He projects to make his next start on the road against Tampa Bay.

  • Kenley Jansen RP | DET

    Dodgers' Kenley Jansen: Strikes out side for 14th save

    Jansen allowed a double before striking out the side to record his 14th save of the season during Friday's win over Cincinnati.

    Jansen has converted all 14 of his save opportunities and still hasn't walked a batter this season. He owns an elite 0.94 ERA, 0.59 WHIP and 15.1 K/9 and is putting together a strong case that he's the best reliever in both the real and fantasy game.

  • Josh Hader RP | HOU

    Brewers' Josh Hader: Two scoreless innings Thursday

    Hader tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Thursday's victory over the Cardinals.

    Hader walked two batters in the outing and did not strike anybody out, but he also did not allow any hits or runs. He was the first reliever in after Zach Davies exited following five frames, and he will likely continue to pitch in the middle innings for now. However, since Hader worked solely as a starter with Triple-A Colorado Springs, he should be able to pitch more than one inning when needed, like he did Thursday.

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