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Ronel BlancoHouston Astros

Ronel Blanco

Houston Astros • #56 RP

Houston's Ronel Blanco ejected on Tuesday in fourth inning

Houston Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco has been ejected from Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means

Blanco has been kicked out tonight's contest after the umpires found a foreign substance on his glove.

In three innings before his ejection, Blanco accounted for 21.0 FanDuel points and four strikeouts.

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Mitch GarverSeattle Mariners

Mitch Garver

Seattle Mariners • #18 C

Mariners scratch Mitch Garver on Tuesday, Sam Haggerty to start

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver is not starting in Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means

After Garver was taken out of tonight's lineup, Mitch Haniger will bat in Seattle's designated hitting spot, Luke Raley will move to right field, and Sam Haggerty will over in left and bat ninth.

On 304 career batted balls, Haggerty has produced a .235 expected average and a 3.3% barrel rate.

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Nico HoernerChicago Cubs

Nico Hoerner

Chicago Cubs • #2 SS

Cubs' Nico Hoerner (hamstring) scratched on Tuesday, Miles Mastrobuoni to start

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) has been scratched from Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means

Hoerner has been removed from the lineup on Tuesday due to left hamstring tightness. Miles Mastrobuoni will start at shortstop and bat eighth versus left-hander Chris Sale and Atlanta.

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Pete Crow-ArmstrongChicago Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong

Chicago Cubs • #52 CF

Chicago's Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is batting ninth in Tuesday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves.

What It Means

Crow-Armstrong will have center field responsibilities after Cody Bellinger was shifted to first base and Michael Busch was rested in Atlanta.

In a matchup versus left-hander Chris Sale, our models project Crow-Armstrong to score 6.6 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,400.

Source: MLB.com
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Jacob HurtubiseCincinnati Reds

Jacob Hurtubise

Cincinnati Reds • #26 CF

Reds starting Jacob Hurtubise in left field on Tuesday night

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jacob Hurtubise is batting ninth in Tuesday's lineup versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means

Hurtubise will make his first MLB start after Spencer Steer was rested in Arizona.

In a matchup versus right-hander Slade Cecconi, our models project Hurtubise to score 7.0 FanDuel points.

Source: MLB.com
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Conner CapelCincinnati Reds

Conner Capel

Cincinnati Reds • #49 LF

Conner Capel starting at designated hitter for Reds on Tuesday night

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Connor Capel is batting eighth in Tuesday's contest versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means

Capel will make his first start for Cincinnati after Mike Ford was moved to first base, Jeimer Candelario was shifted to third, and Santiago Espinal was left on the bench.

Our models project Capel to score 8.3 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,000.

Source: MLB.com
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Jake FraleyCincinnati Reds

Jake Fraley

Cincinnati Reds • #27 LF

Jake Fraley batting fifth in Cincinnati's Tuesday lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is starting in Tuesday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means

Fraley will occupy right field after Will Benson was moved to center field and Stuart Fairchild was benched.

Our models project Fraley to record 12.1 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,800.

Source: MLB.com
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Spencer SteerCincinnati Reds

Spencer Steer

Cincinnati Reds • #7 3B

Cincinnati's Spencer Steer receives Tuesday off

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer is not starting in Tuesday's lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means

Steer will take a break in Arizona after Jacob Hurtubise was picked as Cincinnati's left fielder.

On 119 batted balls this season, Steer has produced a .260 expected average and a 6.7% barrel rate.

Source: MLB.com
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Connor JoePittsburgh Pirates

Connor Joe

Pittsburgh Pirates • #2 RF

Pirates' Connor Joe batting fourth on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Connor Joe is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

What It Means

Joe will start at first base on Tuesday and bat fourth versus right-hander Joe Ross and the Brewers. Rowdy Tellez returns to the bench.

numberFire's models project Joe for 12.7 FanDuel points on Tuesday. His salary is $2,900.

Source: MLB.com
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Pedro PagesSt. Louis Cardinals

Pedro Pages

St. Louis Cardinals • #43 C

Pedro Pages behind the plate for St. Louis on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages is batting eighth in Tuesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels.

What It Means

Pages will handle catching responsibilities after Ivan Herrera was benched in Los Angeles.

In a matchup against left-hander Reid Detmers, our models project Pages to score 8.9 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,000.

Source: MLB.com
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