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  • Kyle Harrison SP | MIL

    Coleman Crow SP | MIL

    Brewers' Kyle Harrison: Ready to start Tuesday

    The Brewers list Harrison (wrist/knee) as their probable starter for Tuesday's series opener in Detroit.

    Harrison had been lined up to make a start this weekend in Miami, but the Brewers ended up pushing the southpaw back in their pitching schedule while he continued to tend to a sore left wrist and knee discomfort coming out of his previous outing April 11. Per MLB.com, Harrison completed a bullpen session Saturday, and with the 24-year-old apparently checking out fine following the workout, he'll be cleared to rejoin the rotation. Milwaukee called up Coleman Crow to make a spot start Friday in Harrison's stead, but Crow has since been optioned back to Triple-A Nashville.

  • Dane Myers CF | CIN

    Reds' Dane Myers: Knocks in game-winning run

    Myers went 1-for-1 with an RBI and was hit by a pitch in Saturday's 5-4 win over Minnesota.

    Myers delivered the game-winning run in the top of the ninth inning after entering the contest as a pinch hitter. It was the second time this season he's delivered a game-deciding run off the bench. Myers has mainly served as a late-inning replacement for the Reds, going 7-for-26 (.269) with a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored over 19 games (four starts).

  • Jake Rogers C | DET

    Tigers' Jake Rogers: Drives in run Saturday

    Rogers went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

    Making just his sixth start of the season through 21 games, Rogers delivered his second hit and third RBI. Both of his hits have been doubles, but he's otherwise gone 0-for-15 with six strikeouts. Rogers is the clear No. 2 catcher in Detroit behind Dillon Dingler and won't see enough playing time to carry any meaningful fantasy value in most formats.

  • Emilio Pagan RP | CIN

    Reds' Emilio Pagan: Bypassed for save

    Pagan was not used in a save situation in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Twins.

    Pagan, who had been dealing with a hamstring injury, returned to the mound Friday and notched a save on 13 pitches. That he wasn't used on back-to-back days suggests manager Terry Francona is being cautious with his closer. Tony Santillan closed out Saturday's win for his first save of the year, and he could see more opportunities if Pagan's availability remains limited.

  • Tyler Holton RP | DET

    Tigers' Tyler Holton: Effective in relief Saturday

    Holton pitched two scoreless innings of relief and earned a hold in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox. He struck out two.

    In a game dominated by ace Tarik Skubal and ended by veteran closer Kenley Jansen, Holton served as an effective bridge between the two pitchers in the seventh and eighth innings to record his second hold of the year. The lefty reliever has been good so far out of Detroit's bullpen, posting a matching 0.96 ERA and WHIP across nine appearances to go along with seven strikeouts. Holton's fantasy value is capped by his set-up role, though he has more appeal in leagues that count holds and should continue to provide good ratios in all formats.

  • Carson Kelly C | CHC

    Cubs' Carson Kelly: Delivers key pinch-hit home run

    Kelly went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run off the bench in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

    The veteran catcher initially received the day off with Miguel Amaya starting behind the plate, but Kelly was called on to pinch hit against lefty Brooks Raley in the sixth inning and responded with his second home run of the year, breaking a 1-1 tie. Kelly has an outstanding .970 OPS through 17 games, which would easily be a new career high, and he should remain Chicago's clear top backstop with Amaya around to spell him once or twice per week.

  • Ian Happ LF | CHC

    Cubs' Ian Happ: Goes deep again Saturday

    Happ went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

    Happ went deep for the second consecutive day, pushing his season home run total up to six. The veteran outfielder is batting only .222, but he's walking at a 13 percent clip and delivering extra-base hits when he does connect, which has helped him post a strong .861 OPS so far. That would be Happ's highest OPS since the shortened 2020 regular-season campaign, when he had an .866 OPS. In a season in which he's played at least 100 games, his highest career OPS is .842.

  • Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo: Finds rhythm at dish

    Perdomo went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-2 win over Toronto.

    It was an uneven performance from Perdomo. He extended a hit streak to four games (8-for-16) but was thrown out trying to stretch a single into a double, was nearly picked off first base, and had a defensive miscue that led to the Blue Jays tying the game in the sixth inning. Aside from the negative plays, it's encouraging to see Perdomo's bat finding life after a slow start to the season. His batting average climbed to .229, its highest point since the beginning of the month.

  • Diamondbacks' Ildemaro Vargas: Still filling in at keystone

    Vargas started at second base and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jays.

    Vargas made a third consecutive start at second base, as Ketel Marte served as the designated hitter again while nursing a minor back issue. Vargas has hit safely in all 14 games he's played to start the season, going 20-for-53 (.377) with eight extra-base hits (two home runs), eight RBI and 11 runs. Once Marte is ready to handle defensive duties, Vargas can still find opportunities at first base with both Pavin Smith (elbow) and Carlos Santana (thigh) on the shelf.

  • Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel: Debuts in left field

    Gurriel started in left field and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 6-2 win over Toronto.

    Gurriel made his season debut and return from ACL surgery. It was also significant that he played left field, as manager Torey Lovullo earlier suggested that Gurriel would be given a slow buildup as the designated hitter. With Jordan Lawlar (wrist) out until at least early June, however, Arizona's roster needs have changed since then.

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