Austin Wells is missing from the lineup for the New York Yankees against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday. (Source: New York Yankees on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Wells will take a seat on the bench for general rest, with Jose Trevino starting behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth for manager Aaron Boone against the Brewers Sunday.
James Outman is in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Outman is back after receiving Saturday off against left-handed pitching, patrolling center field and batting seventh against the Blue Jays Sunday.
Max Muncy returns to the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Muncy is back after taking a seat on the bench against left-handed starting pitching Saturday, batting fifth and starting at third base against the Blue Jays for manager Dave Roberts Sunday.
Gavin Lux is back in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Lux returns after sitting out against a left-hander Saturday, starting at second base and batting eighth against the Blue Jays Sunday.
Will Smith is absent from the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: 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.
Esteury Ruiz is missing from the lineup for the Oakland Athletics against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Ruiz will take a seat on the bench for regular rest, with Seth Brown starting in left field and batting fifth against the Orioles for manager Mark Kotsay Sunday.
Shea Langeliers is out of the lineup for the Oakland Athletics against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. (Source: MLB.com)
Fantasy Impact: Langeliers will sit out for routine rest, with Kyle McCann filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth for manager Mark Kotsay against the Orioles Sunday.
George Springer is back in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday. (Source: Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Springer returns after sitting out for general rest Saturday, patrolling right field and batting leadoff against the Dodgers Sunday.
J.D. Martinez is out of the lineup for the New York Mets against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday. (Source: New York Mets on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Martinez will receive the afternoon off for routine rest, with DJ Stewart batting cleanup and occupying the designated hitter spot against the Cardinals for manager Carlos Mendoza Sunday.
Matt Vierling returns to the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals Sunday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Vierling is back after coming off of the bench to deliver a go-ahead home run Saturday, batting fifth and starting at third base against the Royals for manager AJ Hinch Sunday.
Javier Baez is missing from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals Sunday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Baez will receive the afternoon off for rest reasons, with Zach McKinstry filling in at shortstop and batting seventh against the Royals for manager AJ Hinch Sunday.
Parker Meadows is back in the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals Sunday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Meadows returns after sitting out against a left-handed pitcher Saturday, patrolling center field and batting ninth against the Royals Sunday.
Spencer Torkelson is absent from the lineup for the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals Sunday. (Source: Detroit Tigers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Torkelson will take a seat on the bench for Sunday’s series finale for rest reasons, with Mark Canha starting at first base and batting second for manager AJ Hinch against the Royals.
Travis d’Arnaud is missing from the lineup for the Atlanta Braves against the Cleveland Guardians Sunday. (Source: Atlanta Braves on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: d’Arnaud will take a seat on the bench for general rest, with Chadwick Tromp filling in behind the plate at catcher and batting ninth against the Guardians for manager Brian Snitker Sunday.
Carlos Santana went 2-for-4 in the Twins' 16-5 victory over the Angels, delivering a home run, a double, three runs scored, four RBI, and a walk.
Fantasy Impact: Despite a sluggish start to the season with a batting average of just .181, Santana's performance in this game could be a sign of turning things around. His power display, contributing significantly to the team's offensive explosion, offers a glimmer of hope for fantasy managers looking for veteran resurgence. While his season-long stats have been underwhelming, performances like this highlight his potential for impactful games. Fantasy managers should monitor if this game marks a shift in Santana's productivity or if it remains an outlier in an otherwise disappointing season.
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Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Twins' 16-5 demolition of the Angels.
Fantasy Impact: His performance included a round-tripper and a pair of walks, contributing significantly to the offensive onslaught. Jeffers's season is shaping up nicely, with a solid .286 average and five homers through 23 games. His ability to combine power with a decent on-base skill, evidenced by his .397 wOBA, makes him a valuable asset in fantasy lineups, especially in formats that reward walks and power. While his strikeout rate remains a concern, his consistent RBI production and potential for home runs should keep him relevant in most fantasy formats.
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Max Kepler went 2-for-4 in the Twins' 16-5 thrashing of the Angels, contributing a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI.
Fantasy Impact: 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 consistent power.
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Edouard Julien went 3-for-5 with a double and three RBI in the Twins' 16-5 rout of the Angels.
Fantasy Impact: Julien's performance included driving in three runs and scoring twice, bolstering his season RBI count and runs scored. This game marks a positive uptick for Julien, who has been struggling with a modest .244 batting average over 26 games. His ability to contribute significantly in games like this highlights his potential value in fantasy lineups, especially in leagues that reward extra-base hits and RBI. However, fantasy managers should remain cautious; despite the good game, his high strikeout rate (.303) and relatively low batting average could lead to inconsistency. Julien's performance in this game could be a sign of turning things around, but he'll need to continue this trend to become a reliable fantasy starter.
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Chris Paddack snagged a win despite a shaky outing, allowing four earned runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over five innings in Saturday's 16-5 rout of the Angels.
Fantasy Impact: While the Twins' offense provided ample cushion, Paddack's performance did little to reassure fantasy managers about his reliability. His season ERA now sits at an inflated 5.88, with a WHIP of 1.69, both numbers painting a picture of a pitcher struggling to find his form. The low strikeout rate of 7.3 K/9 further limits his appeal in fantasy formats that reward punchouts. Owners should tread carefully, as his current metrics suggest more turbulent outings ahead unless he can make significant adjustments.
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Jose Soriano allowed four earned runs and three hits over 1 2/3 innings in the Angels' 16-5 loss to the Twins on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact: He also issued three walks and struck out one batter. This performance certainly didn't help his already middling season stats, pushing his ERA up to an unimpressive 4.76 and further inflating his WHIP to 1.37. Given his high FIP of 5.33 and a strikeout-to-walk ratio that leaves much to be desired, Soriano's reliability as a fantasy option remains questionable. Fantasy managers should be wary of using him in any but the deepest of leagues, as his current form suggests more turbulence ahead.
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