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Heliot RamosSan Francisco Giants

Heliot Ramos

San Francisco Giants • #17 CF

San Francisco's Heliot Ramos handling designated hitting duties on Wednesday night

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos is batting seventh in Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

What It Means

After Ramos was called up from the minors, the 24-year old will take over designated hitting duties.

In a matchup versus right-hander Peter Lambert, our models project Ramos to score 10.0 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB.com
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Wilmer FloresSan Francisco Giants

Wilmer Flores

San Francisco Giants • #41 3B

Wilmer Flores out of Giants' Wednesday lineup

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is not starting in Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

What It Means

Flores will take a break in Coors Field after Heliot Ramos was named Wednesday's starting designated hitter.

On 80 batted balls this season, Flores has accounted for a .220 expected average and a 5.0% barrel rate.

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Luke RaleySeattle Mariners

Luke Raley

Seattle Mariners • #20 LF

Luke Raley taking over left field for Mariners on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley is batting eighth in Wednesday's contest versus the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means

Raley will start in left field after Josh Rojas was shifted to third base and Luis Urias was benched.

Our models project Raley to score 8.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,500.

Source: MLB.com
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Cal RaleighSeattle Mariners

Cal Raleigh

Seattle Mariners • #29 C

Cal Raleigh batting fifth in Seattle's Wednesday lineup versus Twins

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is starting in Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means

Raleigh will have catching duties in Minnesota after Seby Zavala received the night off.

In a matchup versus right-hander Chris Paddack, our models project Raleigh to score 12.1 FanDuel points at the salary of $3,000.

Source: MLB.com
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Jorge MateoBaltimore Orioles

Jorge Mateo

Baltimore Orioles • #3 CF

Orioles' Jorge Mateo batting sixth Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo will start on second base and bat sixth in Wednesday's series finale against left-hander Mitchell Parker and the Washington Nationals.

What It Means

Mateo will enter the lineup as the Orioles take on a lefty. Jordan Westburg will shift to third base in place of Ramon Urias and hit fifth. Mateo is batting .278 against southpaws across 41 plate appearances this season.

numberFire's models project Mateo for 10.6 FanDuel points on Wednesday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Orioles' implied total (4.73) is No. 7 in the majors today.

Source: MLB.com
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Ramon UriasBaltimore Orioles

Ramon Urias

Baltimore Orioles • #29 3B

Ramon Urias absent Wednesday for Baltimore

Baltimore Orioles infielder Ramon Urias is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against left-hander Mitchell Parker and the Washington Nationals.

What It Means

Urias started on third base the past two games and went 2-for-5 with a double and 3 runs scored. He also reached base on a hit-by-pitch. Jordan Westburg will start on the hot corner and hit fifth, while Jorge Mateo will man the keystone and bat sixth.

numberFire's models project Westburg for 11.5 and Mateo for 10.6 FanDuel points on Wednesday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Orioles' implied total (4.73) is No. 7 in the majors today.

Source: MLB.com
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Romy GonzalezBoston Red Sox

Romy Gonzalez

Boston Red Sox • #23 2B

Romy Gonzalez (wrist) operating first base for Boston on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez (wrist) is batting seventh in Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means

Gonzalez will take over first base after he was activated off the injured list, Garrett Cooper was given designated hitting duties, and Dominic Smith was benched.

In a matchup versus left-hander Chris Sale, our models project Gonzalez to score

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Mauricio DubonHouston Astros

Mauricio Dubon

Houston Astros • #14 SS

Houston's Mauricio Dubon in left field on Wednesday night

Houston Astros utility-man Mauricio Dubon is batting eighth in Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees.

What It Means

Dubon will have left field duties after Trey Cabbage was benched in New York.

In a righty versus lefty matchup against Carlos Rodon, our models project Dubon to score 9.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,300.

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Ryan O'HearnBaltimore Orioles

Ryan O'Hearn

Baltimore Orioles • #32 1B

Ryan O'Hearn heading to Orioles bench Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn is not in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against left-hander Mitchell Parker and the Washington Nationals.

What It Means

The left-handed hitting O'Hearn will head to the bench against a southpaw. Adley Rutschman will shift to DH, while James McCann will catch for Kyle Bradish and bat eighth.

numberFire's models project Rutschman for 12.1 and McCann for 8.7 FanDuel points on Wednesday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Orioles' implied total (4.73) is No. 7 in the majors today.

Source: MLB.com
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Yainer DiazHouston Astros

Yainer Diaz

Houston Astros • #21 C

Astros starting Yainer Diaz behind the plate on Wednesday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz is batting seventh in Wednesday's lineup versus the New York Yankees.

What It Means

Diaz will operate behind the plate after Victor Caratini was rested against left-hander Carlos Rodon.

Our models project Diaz to score 10.7 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,800.

Source: MLB.com
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