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Miguel Sano
Los Angeles Angels

Miguel Sano

Los Angeles Angels • #22 1B

Miguel Sano (knee) remains absent Monday for Angels

Los Angeles Angels infielder Miguel Sano (knee) is not in the lineup again for Monday's series opener against left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means

Sano is sidelined for a third consecutive game due to a knee issue. Ehire Adrianza will start on third base and bat eighth in Monday's opener. Brandon Drury will be on first and handle cleanup duty, while Cole Tucker will serve as the designated hitter.

numberFire's models project Adrianza for 7.1 and Drury for 8.8 FanDuel points on Monday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Angels' implied total (4.14) is No. 9 in the majors today.

Source: MLB.com
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Jo Adell
Los Angeles Angels

Jo Adell

Los Angeles Angels • #7 CF

Jo Adell batting second Monday for Angels

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell will start in right field and bat second in Monday's series opener against left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means

Adell will make another start in right field and hit higher than sixth for the first time this season. He hit safely six times in his last seven games, while going 10-for-23 (.435) with 2 homers, 2 doubles, 7 RBI, 1 steal, 2 walks, and 4 runs scored. Zach Neto, who hit second the last two contests, will bat ninth on Monday.

numberFire's models project Adell for 9.1 FanDuel points on Monday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Angels' implied total (4.14) is No. 9 in the majors today.

Source: MLB.com
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Jonatan Clase
Seattle Mariners

Jonatan Clase

Seattle Mariners • #5 CF

Jonatan Clase sent to minors

The Seattle Mariners optioned outfielder Jonatan Clase to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.

What It Means

The Mariners called up Sam Haggerty from Tacoma in a corresponding roster move. Haggerty will start in left field and hit ninth in Monday's series opener against left-hander Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves.

numberFire's models project Haggerty for 8.2 FanDuel points on Monday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Mariners' implied total (3.19) and the game total (7.0) are both the lowest in the majors today.

Source: MLB.com
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Henry Davis
Pittsburgh Pirates

Henry Davis

Pittsburgh Pirates • #32 C

Henry Davis sitting for Pirates Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates will not have Henry Davis start in Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means

Davis will rotate to Pittsburgh's bench while Joey Bart takes over at catcher and bats eighth against the A's. The former top prospect is having a rough go of it at the plate this year, posting a .169 batting average in 79 plate appearances. He'll need to show more to keep his spot in the lineup once Yasmani Grandal returns to the field.

Source: MLB
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Leo Rivas
Seattle Mariners

Leo Rivas

Seattle Mariners • #76 SS

Mariners' Leo Rivas idle Monday

Seattle Mariners infielder Leo Rivas is not in the lineup for Monday's series opener against left-hander Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means

Rivas started and went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run on Sunday in his MLB debut. Dylan Moore will replace Rivas at shortstop on Monday and hit seventh.

numberFire's models project Moore for 8.5 FanDuel points on Monday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Mariners' implied total (3.19) and the game total (7.0) are both the lowest in the majors today.

Source: MLB.com
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Joey Bart
Pittsburgh Pirates

Joey Bart

Pittsburgh Pirates • #14 C

Joey Bart catching for Pittsburgh Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates listed Joey Bart as their starting catcher for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means

Bart will bat eighth and handle catching duties Monday while Henry Davis takes a seat. The former Giants backstop has been solid so far this season and has been earning more work at Davis' expense.

Bart has a $2,700 salary and is projected for 11.9 FanDuel points off of the A's in tonight's game.

Source: MLB
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Connor Joe
Pittsburgh Pirates

Connor Joe

Pittsburgh Pirates • #2 RF

Pirates move Connor Joe to bench for Monday night contest

The Pittsburgh Pirates did not list Connor Joe in their lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means

Joe will take a seat on Sunday as the Pirates bring in Jack Suwinski's left-handed bat to take on right-hander Joe Boyle. Suwinski has a $2,700 salary and is projected for 13.8 FanDuel points in this one.

Joe is having a solid season so far, with an .816 OPS in his first 96 plate appearances. He's up to 2 home runs, 16 runs, 13 RBI, and 2 stolen bases on the year.

Source: MLB
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Sam Haggerty
Seattle Mariners

Sam Haggerty

Seattle Mariners RF

Sam Haggerty starting Monday for Seattle

Seattle Mariners outfielder Sam Haggerty will start in left field and hit ninth in Monday's series opener against left-hander Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means

The Mariners recalled Sam Haggerty from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday. Jonatan Clase was optioned down to Tacoma in a corresponding roster move. Haggerty could see regular work against lefties for Seattle.

numberFire's models project Haggerty for 8.2 FanDuel points on Monday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Mariners' implied total (3.19) and the game total (7.0) are both the lowest in the majors today.

Source: MLB.com
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Jack Suwinski
Pittsburgh Pirates

Jack Suwinski

Pittsburgh Pirates • #65 RF

Pirates' Jack Suwinski hitting fifth versus A's Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates listed Jack Suwinski as their starting left fielder for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means

Suwinski will bat fifth and cover left field on Monday while Connor Joe grabs a seat. He has a $2,700 salary and is projected for 13.8 FanDuel points in what could be a strong outing against struggling A's starter Joe Boyle. Boyle is managing a 7.06 ERA so far this season and has given up home runs in back to back games.

Source: MLB
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Edward Olivares
Pittsburgh Pirates

Edward Olivares

Pittsburgh Pirates • #38 RF

Pirates' Edward Olivares not in Monday lineup

The Pittsburgh Pirates did not include Edward Olivares in their lineup for Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means

Olivares will cede his designated hitter spot to Andrew McCutchen for Tuesday's game. McCutchen is listed fourth in the batting order and is projected for 11.6 FanDuel points against the A's.

Olivares is having a solid campaign, with 3 home runs, 9 runs, 8 RBI and a .703 OPS across his first 66 plate appearances.

Source: MLB
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