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Baez went 1-for-5 with a walk, a solo home run and a second run scored in Saturday's 14-8 win over the Brewers.

The 26-year-old is quickly dispelling any notion that last year's 34 homers were a fluke. Baez has now gone yard four times in eight games to begin 2019, and while his .250 batting average (9-for-36) could use some work, his fantasy value remains elite hitting in the heart of the Cubs' order.

Crawford went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Rays.

Crawford has started the season 9-for-31 (.290) across nine games. Despite batting fifth in the order and smacking two doubles, the veteran shortstop has zero RBI to show for his efforts. Part of the blame can be placed on the Giants' unconventional leadoff man, Steven Duggar, who doesn't get on as much as most top-of-the order hitters do (.308 on-base percentage this year and .303 on-base percentage last season). Crawford's RBI drought is unlikely to continue much longer, but fantasy owners should prepare for a possible decline in RBI chances (54 last year) with the team's current lineup configuration.

Ahmed went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs scored in Friday's 15-8 win over the Red Sox.

The slugging Diamondbacks continued to bash through the early stages of the season. Arizona ranks third in runs (56) and leads in slugging (.578). Ahmed, who's hit safely in seven of eight games, has contributed five extra-base hits, five RBI and a team-high eight runs while hitting in the lower third of the order.

Arcia went 3-for-3 with a walk, a home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 13-10 win over the Cubs.

The homer was his second of the season, but that initial blast was also his only hit coming into Friday. Arcia is coming off a disappointing 2018, but improved plate discipline -- he has an encouraging 3:4 BB:K so far -- could be the key to a rebound for the 24-year-old.

DeJong went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk Friday against the Padres.

DeJong launched a home run in the fourth inning of a 5-3 loss, although it came with nobody on base. Unfortunately for DeJong, two of his three long balls have been solo shots in 2019. The 25-year-old is now 7-for-30 at the dish through seven contests this year.

Story went 2-for-5 with a pair of homers and three RBI in Colorado's 10-6 loss to the Dodgers on Friday.

Story hadn't homered since Opening Day, but he broke out with a pair of long balls in a losing effort, touching up Brock Stewart in the seventh inning before adding another in the ninth off Yimi Garcia. He's now slashing .233/.303/.533 with three homers and five RBI through 30 at-bats, and perhaps the two-homer effort is a sign the 26-year-old is gearing up for a hot streak as he looks to replicate his electric 2018 campaign.

Baez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 9-4 loss to the Braves.

Baez was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts before going deep in the ninth inning to salvage his night from a fantasy perspective. The 26-year-old already has three home runs through six games this season, and he could be well on his way to hitting 30 or more home runs for the second straight year.

Perdomo will open the year with Low-A Kane County, Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com reports.

This was an inevitable assignment for Perdomo, who demonstrated a pretty flawless approach last season in the Northwest League. If Perdomo hits the ground running against Low-A pitching, his dynasty-league stock will continue to soar.

Mauricio will begin the season with Low-A Columbia, Mike Rosenbaum of MLB.com reports.

This could be viewed as an aggressive assignment for the 18-year-old, but it's not surprising given that Mauricio held his own at rookie ball in 2018. The Mets' No. 4 fantasy prospect is still filling out and is a long way from being major-league ready, but he has the upside to be a force if he grows into his power without losing the ability to make the type of contact he's already displayed against older competition.

Camargo went 1-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Cubs.

Camargo drew the start in left field -- his first start at any position this season -- and delivered a game-winning three-RBI double in the eighth inning. He figures to fill a super-utility role for the team this season, but could become a regular starter at a number of different positions if an injury were to occur.