From FantasyPros
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Danny Coulombe Secures Save in Tight Victory
Coulombe delivered 12 pitches to secure his first save of the season, maintaining a clean slate with no hits, walks, or runs allowed. This outing lowers his ERA to a solid 3.18 and his stellar WHIP to 0.62, reinforcing his efficiency in high-pressure situations. Despite not adding to his strikeout totals, Coulombe's performance should reassure fantasy managers of his role in the Orioles' bullpen, especially in games that are closely contested.
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Andrew McCutchen missing from lineup Sunday
McCutchen will sit out for routine rest, with Edward Olivares occupying the designated hitter spot and batting fifth against the Giants for manager Derek Shelton Sunday.
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Will Smith absent from lineup Sunday
Smith will receive the afternoon off for regular rest, with Austin Barnes filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth for manager Dave Roberts against the Blue Jays Sunday.
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Max Kepler powers Twins in rout of Angels
This performance marked a notable uptick for Kepler, who has been struggling with a modest .231 batting average this season. His home run in this game was just his first of the year, potentially signaling a return to form for the outfielder. Given his current .283 wOBA and low walk rate, fantasy managers should remain cautious but optimistic. If Kepler can maintain this momentum, he might be worth a look in deeper leagues or as a streaming option, especially if he starts to tap into more...
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Jeimer Candelario out of lineup Saturday
Candelario will take a seat on the bench for rest reasons, with Santiago Espinal filling in at third base and batting ninth for manager David Bell against the Rangers Saturday.
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Heston Kjerstad out of the lineup Wednesday
Kjerstad will take a seat with the Angels starting lefty Tyler Anderson. Anthony Santander will move back into right field for the series finale.
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Jackson Holliday out of the lineup Wednesday
Holliday will take a seat with the Angels starting left-hander Tyler Anderson. Jorge Mateo will get the start at second base and bat ninth.
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Cody Bellinger exits game early Tuesday
Bellinger was forced to leave Tuesday's game shortly after colliding with the center field wall in the fourth inning. He was replaced in the lineup by Alexander Canario.
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Lane Thomas exits early Tuesday
Thomas injured his left leg while stealing a base in the bottom of the fifth inning but was able to stay in the game. He was later replaced in the seventh inning by Eddie Rosario.
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George Springer out of Friday’s lineup
Springer will get a day of rest for Friday's game with the Padres. Cavan Biggo will get the start in right field and bat seventh.
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Joey Meneses in the starting lineup Friday
Meneses will spell Joey Gallo for Friday's matchup with the Astros. The 31-year-old is hitting .196 with five RBI in 14 games this season.
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Joey Gallo absent from Friday’s lineup
Gallo will get a day of rest as he continues to struggle at the plate this season. Joey Meneses will get the start at first base.