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Taylor Ward is out of the lineup for the Angels Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Ward is out of the lineup for rest reasons. Kevin Pillar will draw the start in left field and bat fifth against the Pirates.


Richie Palacios is in the Rays’ starting lineup Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Palacios will draw the start at second base and bat fifth for the Rays. The 26-year-old is hitting .2955, with three home runs, and six RB in 28 games this season.


Amed Rosario is out of the Rays’ starting lineup Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Rosario will get a day off Tuesday. Richie Palacios will get the start at second base and bat fifth.


J.T. Realmuto is not in the starting lineup for the Phillies Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Realmuto will get the night off for rest reasons. Garrett Stubbs will be behind the plate and bat ninth against Toronto.


Alec Bohm is not in the starting lineup for the Phillies Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Bohm will get a day of rest Tuesday. Kody Clemens will man third base and hit eighth against the Blue Jays.


Travis d'Arnaud is back in the Braves lineup on Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: d'Arnard returns after he got the afternoon off on Sunday. He is back behind the plate and hitting No. 8 in the lineup against Kutter Crawford and Boston.


Chadwick Tromp is not in the Braves lineup on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Tromp is out after getting the start on Sunday. Travis d'Arnaud is back behind the plate for Atlanta.


Adam Duvall is not in the Braves lineup on Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: Duvall continues to platoon in left field with Jared Kelenic after starting on Sunday. Kelenic is back in left field on Tuesday for Atlanta.


Jarred Kelenic is in the Braves lineup on Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact: Kelenic is back in the lineup after he was sidelined on Sunday. He is hitting .274 with four RBI so far this season.


Santiago Espinal is not in the Reds lineup on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Espinal started on Sunday after Jeimer Candelario was scratched from the Reds lineup, but Candelario is back in the lineup on Tuesday.


Jeimer Candelario is back in the Reds lineup on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Candelario was scratched from Sunday's game, but returns to the lineup on Tuesday.


The Marlins sent A.J. Puk on a rehab assignment to Single-A Jupiter.

Fantasy Impact: Puk is continuing to work his way back from a shoulder injury. He pitched one inning in the Florida Complex League and will now head to Single-A. He'll likely make at least a few more rehab appearances before the Marlins activate him.

Category: Injury Updates


Brandon Crawford is in the starting lineup for the Cardinals Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact: Crawford will get the start at shortstop as Masyn Winn gets a day of rest. The veteran is hitting .105 through 19 at-bats this season.


Masyn Winn is out of the lineup for the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact: Winn will get a day of rest with Brandon Crawford getting the start Tuesday. Winn should return to the lineup on Wednesday.


The Reds have optioned Bubba Thompson to Double-A Chattanooga. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 25-year-old struggled at the plate this season, hitting just .111 in 17 games. He will look to refine his swing in the minor leagues.

Category: Transactions


The Reds have moved Ian Gibaut (forearm) to the 60-day IL. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The move does not impact Gibaut’s timeline to return. The Reds needed to free up a roster spot for Conner Capel to join the big league roster.

Category: Injury Updates, Transactions


The Reds have optioned Nick Martini to Triple-A Louisville. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Martini carried a .177 batting average, three home runs, and 15 RBI in 29 games with the Reds this season. He will look to refine his swing in Triple-A.

Category: Transactions


The Reds have selected the contract of Conner Capel from Triple-A Louisville. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The 26-year-old has a .268 batting average, seven home runs, 16 RBI, and six stolen bases with Triple-A Louisville. He should serve as a depth outfielder for the Reds.

Category: Transactions


The Reds have activated Frankie Montas from the 15-day IL. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The move is not a surprise considering Montas is listed as the scheduled starter for Tuesday’s game with the Diamondbacks.

Category: Transactions


TJ Friedl activated from IL

Tue, May 7th 2:09pm EDT
By Jesse Garcia

The Reds have activated TJ Friedl from the 10-day IL. (Source: Reds on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Friedl returns after missing time with a wrist injury. Fantasy managers should expect Friedl to serve as the everyday starting center fielder for the Reds.

Category: Transactions