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Atlanta Braves
Saturday's matchup between Padres and Atlanta postponed due to inclement weather
Saturday's contest between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves has been postponed.
What It Means
Today's game will be reschedule for a double header on Monday starting at 12:20 PM EST.
According to our models, the Padres currently stand as the stronger team, ranking eighth overall with a 0.90 expected run differential rating while Atlanta is ninth with a 0.83 mark.
Atlanta Braves
Saturday's contest between Padres and Braves delayed by inclement weather
Saturday's game between the San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves has been delayed.
What It Means
Today's start time will be pushed back after inclement weather entered the Atlanta area.
According to our models, the Padres stands as 53.0% favorites over Atlanta in a matchup between Yu Darvish and Bryce Elder.
Jacob Hurtubise
Cincinnati Reds • #26 • CF
Reds starting Jacob Hurtubise in left field on Saturday night
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jacob Hurtubise is batting ninth in Saturday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What It Means
Hurtubise will man left field after Spencer Steer was moved to first base, Jeimer Candelario was shifted to third, and Santiago Espinal was benched.
In a matchup versus right-hander Walker Buehler, our models project Hurtubise to score 6.2 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,000.
Jake Fraley
Cincinnati Reds • #27 • LF
Cincinnati's Jake Fraley hitting sixth in Saturday's lineup
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is starting in Saturday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What It Means
Fraley will take over right field after Will Benson was shifted to center and Stuart Fairchild was rested.
Our models project Fraley to score
Carson Kelly
Detroit Tigers • #15 • C
Carson Kelly handling catching position for Detroit on Saturday
Detroit Tigers catcher Carson Kelly is batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What It Means
Kelly will catch on Saturday night after Jake Rogers was given a breather in Arizona.
In a righty versus righty matchup against Zac Gallen, our models project Kelly to score 7.5 FanDuel points.
Gio Urshela
Detroit Tigers • #13 • 1B
Gio Urshela batting fifth for Tigers on Saturday night
Detroit Tigers infielder Gio Urshela is starting in Saturday's game versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What It Means
Urshela will take over third base after Matt Vierling received the night off versus right-hander Zac Gallen.
Our models project Urshela to record 7.0 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,300.
Matt Vierling
Detroit Tigers • #8 • CF
Matt Vierling out of Detroit's Saturday lineup against Arizona
Detroit Tigers utility-man Matt Vierling is not starting in Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What It Means
Vierling will watch from the bench in Arizona after Gio Urshela was picked as Saturday's starting third baseman.
On 99 batted balls this season, Vierling has produced a .268 expected average and a 6.1% barrel rate.
Esteury Ruiz
Oakland Athletics • #1 • CF
Oakland's Esteury Ruiz taking over left field on Saturday
Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is batting ninth in Saturday's game versus the Kansas City Royals.
What It Means
Ruiz will start in left field after Abraham Toro was shifted to third base and Brett Harris was rested.
In a matchup against right-hander Seth Lugo, our models project Ruiz to record 7.7 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,500.
Miguel Vargas
Los Angeles Dodgers • #27 • 2B
Miguel Vargas in left field for Dodgers on Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers utility-man Miguel Vargas is batting eighth in Saturday's lineup versus the Cincinnati Reds.
What It Means
Vargas will make his season debut after Jason Heyward was sent to the bench in Los Angeles.
In a matchup against right-hander Graham Ashcraft, our models project Vargas to score 11.4 FanDuel points.
Miguel Rojas
Los Angeles Dodgers • #11 • SS
Miguel Rojas taking over shortstop position for Dodgers on Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas is batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
What It Means
Rojas will have shortstop responsibilities after Mookie Betts was rested versus right-hander Graham Ashcraft.
Our models project Rojas to score 8.6 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,400.