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Gabriel MorenoArizona Diamondbacks

Gabriel Moreno

Arizona Diamondbacks • #14 C

Arizona's Gabriel Moreno scratched on Wednesday, Tucker Barnhart to start at catcher

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is not starting in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What It Means

Tucker Barnhart will catch and bat ninth after Gabriel Moreno was scratched in Arizona. On 18 batted balls this season, Barnhart has produced a .210 expected average and a 5.6% barrel rate.

Source: Alex Weiner
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Francisco LindorNew York Mets

Francisco Lindor

New York Mets • #12 SS

New York's Francisco Lindor (illness) exits on Wednesday in third inning

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (illness) was forced to leave Wednesday's game against the Chicago Cubs.

What It Means

Lindor's night is over after he was replaced in the top of the third inning due to flu-like symptoms. Expect Joey Wendle to see more time at shortstop if Lindor were to miss time.

Source: MLB.com
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Dominic SmithBoston Red Sox

Dominic Smith

Boston Red Sox • #78 1B

Boston's Dominic Smith starting at first base on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Dominic Smith is batting seventh in Wednesday's lineup versus the San Francisco Giants.

What It Means

Smith will make his Boston debut after he signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox on Wednesday and Garrett Cooper was left on the bench. On 1360 career batted balls, Smith has accounted for a .252 expected average and a 7.5% barrel rate.

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Connor WongBoston Red Sox

Connor Wong

Boston Red Sox • #12 C

Connor Wong hitting sixth in Boston's Wednesday lineup

Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong is starting in Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants.

What It Means

Wong will operate the catching position after Reese McGuire was benched at home. Our models project Wong to score 12.1 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,800.

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Blaze AlexanderArizona Diamondbacks

Blaze Alexander

Arizona Diamondbacks • #62 SS

Arizona's Blaze Alexander fielding shortstop position on Wednesday night

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Blaze Alexander is batting ninth in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What It Means

Alexander will start at shortstop after Kevin Newman received the night off in Arizona. In a matchup versus right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, our models project Alexander to score 7.5 FanDuel points at the salary of $3,000.

Source: MLB.com
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Austin BarnesLos Angeles Dodgers

Austin Barnes

Los Angeles Dodgers • #15 C

Austin Barnes catching for Dodgers on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers' catcher Austin Barnes is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means

Barnes will catch for right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto and bat ninth versus left-hander Jordan Montgomery and Arizona. Shohei Ohtani moves to the bench.

numberFire's models project Barnes for 8.0 FanDuel points on Wednesday. His salary is $2,100.

Source: MLB.com
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Shohei OhtaniLos Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles Dodgers • #17 LF/SP

Shohei Ohtani idle for Dodgers on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Shohei Ohtani is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means

Ohtani will move to the bench on Wednesday with Will Smith at designated hitter and Austin Barnes entering the lineup behind the plate. Barnes will catch for right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto and bat ninth versus left-hander Jordan Montgomery and Arizona.

numberFire's models project Barnes for 8.0 FanDuel points on Wednesday. His salary is $2,100.

Source: MLB.com
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David FryCleveland Guardians

David Fry

Cleveland Guardians • #6 1B

Guardians' David Fry batting fifth on Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians' infielder David Fry is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros.

What It Means

Fry will catch for right-hander Triston McKenzie on Wednesday and bat fifth versus right-hander Justin Verlander and the Astros. Bo Naylor returns to the bench.

numberFire's models project Fry for 8.5 FanDuel points on Wednesday. His salary is $2,700.

Source: MLB.com
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Pete Crow-ArmstrongChicago Cubs

Pete Crow-Armstrong

Chicago Cubs • #52 CF

Cubs starting Pete Crow-Armstrong in center field on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is batting ninth in Wednesday's contest against the New York Mets.

What It Means

Crow-Armstrong will have center field duties after Mike Tauchman was moved to right and Alexander Canario was given the night off. Our models project Crow-Armstrong to score 7.6 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,500.

Source: MLB.com
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Matt MervisChicago Cubs

Matt Mervis

Chicago Cubs • #22 1B

Matt Mervis handling designated hitting duties for Cubs on Wednesday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis is batting seventh in Wednesday's lineup versus the New York Mets.

What It Means

Mervis will bat in Chicago's designated hitting spot after Christopher Morel was moved to third base and Nick Madrigal was benched. In a matchup versus right-hander Jose Butto, our models project Mervis to score 7.3 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,100.

Source: MLB.com
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