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  • Owen Caissie OF | MIA

    Marlins' Owen Caissie: Sitting against another lefty

    Caissie is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

    Caissie has maintained an excellent .926 OPS through the Marlins' first nine games, but manager Clayton McCullough isn't yet ready to give the left-handed-hitting outfielder more opportunities against same-handed pitching. The 23-year-old will hit the bench for a third consecutive game while the Marlins face off against another lefty (Brandon Williamson), paving the way for Austin Slater to receive another start in right field.

  • Griffin Conine RF | MIA

    Marlins' Griffin Conine: On bench against lefty

    Conine is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

    The left-handed-hitting Conine will take a seat for the third game in a row while the Marlins face off against a third straight lefty starter (Brandon Williamson). Heriberto Hernandez will step in for Conine in left field.

  • Graham Pauley 3B | MIA

    Marlins' Graham Pauley: Idle against lefty again

    Pauley is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

    The Marlins are facing off against a third straight left-handed starting pitcher (Brandon Williamson), so the left-handed-hitting Pauley will once again cede third base to Javier Sanoja. Despite being out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Yankees, Pauley was able to come up big off the bench, delivering a two-run double in the eighth inning to give the Marlins the lead in their eventual 7-6 win.

  • Liam Hicks C | MIA

    Marlins' Liam Hicks: Idle against southpaw

    Hicks is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.

    Hicks has gotten off to a sizzling start to the season with a 1.164 OPS over 29 plate appearances, but the Marlins will shield the left-handed batter from southpaw Brandon Williamson in Monday's series opener. At least until the Marlins return the likes of Christopher Morel (oblique) and Kyle Stowers (hamstring) from the injured list, Hicks should have a clear path to regular at-bats versus right-handed pitching while making starts at catcher, first base or designated hitter.

  • Angel Martinez SS | CLE

    Guardians' Angel Martinez: Heading to bench Monday

    Martinez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

    Martinez had started in either corner-outfield spot in five of the past six games and went just 2-for-14 at the dish during that stretch while chipping in a stolen base and three runs. The switch-hitting Martinez should have a good chance at sticking in the lineup against left-handed pitching on a regular basis, but his window for earning steady at-bats versus righties may have closed after Chase DeLauter was able to quickly move past the left foot injury that kept him out of the starting nine for just one game.

  • Joseph Ortiz 2B | MIL

    Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Exiting starting nine

    Ortiz is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Boston.

    Ortiz appears to be getting a routine day off and will exit the lineup for the third time in 10 contests this season. David Hamilton will handle shortstop duties for the Brewers on Monday and Luis Rengifo will cover third base.

  • Jake Cook CF | TOR

    Blue Jays' Jake Cook: Pro debut delayed

    Cook is likely sidelined through April with a hamstring injury, Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline reports.

    The speedy lefty-hitting outfielder hasn't been assigned to an affiliate yet, as he's presumably waiting back in extended spring training in Florida while he recovers. Cook turns 23 in July, so he could get pushed to High-A Vancouver before season's end.

  • Sal Frelick RF | MIL

    Brewers' Sal Frelick: Back in action Monday

    Frelick (side) will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Red Sox.

    Frelick suffered a left side injury during Saturday's doubleheader with the Royals and didn't play in Sunday's 8-5 win in the series finale, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in Monday's contest. The 25-year-old outfielder has slashed .192/.344/.346 with one home run and a 5:6 BB:K in his first 32 plate appearances this season.

  • Josh Fleming RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Josh Fleming: Moves up to majors

    The Blue Jays selected Fleming's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

    Toronto will swap Fleming into the bullpen in place of right-hander Austin Voth, who was designated for assignment after covering 2.2 innings in relief during Sunday's 3-0 loss to the White Sox. Like Voth before him, Fleming is expected to serve as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen and is likely to see most of his usage in lower-leverage spots. Fleming last saw MLB action with the Pirates in 2024, logging a 4.02 ERA and 1.53 WHIP over 31.1 innings across 25 appearances (three starts).

  • Austin Voth RP | TOR

    Blue Jays' Austin Voth: Dropped from 40-man roster

    The Blue Jays designated Voth for assignment Monday.

    Just one day after being called up from Triple-A Buffalo, Voth will surrender his spot on Toronto's 40-man roster. The right-hander will be replaced by lefty Josh Fleming, whose contract was selected from Buffalo in a corresponding move. Fleming will provide the Blue Jays with a fresh arm capable of covering multiple frames out of the bullpen after Voth yielded one earned run on three hits and one walk across 2.2 innings during his Toronto debut in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the White Sox.

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