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Anderson (2-0) earned the win over Tampa Bay on Monday, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out three batters over seven scoreless innings.

Anderson was a big disappointment in his first campaign with the Angels last year, but he's been outstanding in his first two starts this season. Monday's performance was his second straight seven-inning scoreless effort, with both performances resulting in a win. The left-hander's fantasy appeal will likely always be negatively impacted by his low strikeout totals -- he fanned just three batters Monday and has a modest eight punchouts through 14 innings on the season -- but his rostership is bound to rise if he continues to keep runs from crossing the plate. Anderson's next start is tentatively projected to come in Fenway Park against Boston this weekend.

Volpe went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk during Monday's 7-0 win over the Marlins.

Volpe's fourth-inning blast off Jesus Luzardo kicked off the scoring for the Yankees and provided more than enough run support during the team's shutout victory. Volpe doubled his home run and RBI total for the season with Monday's effort while the talented young shortstop's performance actually lowered his average to .417 as he continues to pace all of baseball in that department.

Soto went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run, double and a walk during the Yankees 7-0 win over Miami on Monday.

Soto's second home run as a Yankee came off Marlins' lefty Jesus Luzardo and plated three to put the icing on a six-run fourth inning. The three RBI gives Soto 10 on the young season while the two hits give him five multi-hit efforts and raises his average to .357 through 11 games. Soto's insertion into the two-spot of the lineup has proven thus far to be as potent as the Yankees envisioned when they traded for him from San Diego in the offseason.

Whitley (finger) allowed one run on one hit and struck out one across one inning at Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday against the Las Vegas Aviators.

Whitley struggled to put right middle finger inflammation behind him throughout spring camp, but he's since been cleared to begin his minor-league campaign. He's poised to work out of the bullpen in 2024 for the Space Cowboys after struggling to a 5.70 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over 30 innings (six starts) a season ago at Triple-A.

Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double, three RBI and three runs scored in Monday's win over the Rangers.

Alvarez belted a two-run shot in the second inning and later knocked an RBI double in the fourth. He's gone deep in consecutive games and has four over his last five appearances. During that five-game stretch, he's gone 10-for-20 (.500) with nine RBI, raising his season OPS to .981.

Henley was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land following Monday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Henley got knocked around during Monday's brief start, as he recorded one out and surrendered five runs before being lifted. He'll now return to the minors where he figures to serve as starting pitching depth.

Heaney (0-2) yielded six runs on four hits and three walks over 3.2 innings Monday, striking out two and taking a loss against Houston.

Heaney struggled immediately Monday, coughing up four runs in the first two frames. Despite only getting two punchouts, he managed to force 10 whiffs in the short start. He's thrown just 8.1 innings with a 7.56 ERA and a 9:3 K:BB through two appearances. Heaney is projected for a rematch in Houston this weekend.

Caratini went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Rangers.

Caratini's three-run shot in the fifth inning was his first as an Astro. He's made just four appearances so far this season, registering a .364/.364/.636 slash line in the process. He should continue to be used sparingly behind Yainer Diaz.

Henley allowed five runs on four hits and three walks but did not factor in the decision Monday. He recorded just one out in the win over Houston.

Henley was given a rude welcome in the MLB debut; he put seven straight Rangers on base before finally recording an out. Fortunately for him, Houston's offense racked up 10 runs to prevent him from getting the loss. Henley will likely head back to the minors after Monday's spot start.

Cortes (1-1) picked up the victory Monday against the Marlins, allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings. He struck out six.

After both teams failed to plate a run through three innings the Yankees provided Cortes with a six spot in the fourth, which was more than enough run production for the 29-year-old lefty. Cortes allowed seven runs over 10 innings through his first two starts of the season but was at the top of his game in his first home start, tossing 70 of his 102 pitches for strikes while allowing only two Marlins to reach base through eight scoreless innings. Cortes will look to use this outing as a springboard into his next start for the 9-2 Yankees, currently slated to take place over the weekend in Cleveland against the equally hot Guardians.