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Martin is out of the lineup for the fourth time in five games. Willi Castro will make a start in left field on Thursday and bat eighth for the Twins.

numberFire's models project Castro for 10.9 FanDuel points on Thursday. Among qualified pitchers this season, Montgomery rates in the bottom 10th percentile with a 15.8 strikeout percentage. His xERA is in the bottom 14th and his xBA is in the bottom 6th percentile.

The Twins are moving Miranda onto cleanup duty and taking left-handed hitter Max Kepler out of the lineup against a southpaw pitcher. Carlos Correa will move up to hit second and Willi Castro will drop down and bat eighth.

numberFire's models project Miranda for 12.4 FanDuel points on Thursday. He has a $2,700 salary and is currently our third-best point-per-dollar value among batters today. Among qualified pitchers this season, Montgomery rates in the bottom 10th percentile with a 15.8 strikeout percentage. His xERA is in the bottom 14th and his xBA is in the bottom 6th percentile.

The left-handed hitting Kepler will yield right field to Margot as the Diamondbacks send a southpaw to the hill. Willi Castro will also hand leadoff duty to Margot and bat eighth for the Twins.

numberFire's models project Margot for 11.1 FanDuel points on Thursday. He has a $2,400 salary and is currently our second-best point-per-dollar value among batters today. Among qualified pitchers this season, Montgomery rates in the bottom 10th percentile with a 15.8 strikeout percentage. His xERA is in the bottom 14th and his xBA is in the bottom 6th percentile.

The left-handed hitting Kepler will take a seat against the Diamondbacks' southpaw. Manuel Margot will fill the void in right field and take over as the Twins' leadoff batter. Jose Miranda will replace Kepler in the cleanup spot.

numberFire's models project Margot for 11.1 and Miranda for 12.4 FanDuel points on Thursday. They are both currently in our top-three point-per-dollar values among batters today. Among qualified pitchers this season, Montgomery rates in the bottom 10th percentile with a 15.8 strikeout percentage. His xERA is in the bottom 14th and his xBA is in the bottom 6th percentile.

The left-handed hitting Larnach will take a seat against the Diamondbacks' southpaw. Willi Castro will move out to left field and bat eighth, while Kyle Farmer will cover second base and hit ninth. Carlos Correa will move up and bat second in place of Larnach.

numberFire's models project Castro for 10.9 and Correa for 12.1 FanDuel points on Thursday. Among qualified pitchers this season, Montgomery rates in the bottom 10th percentile with a 15.8 strikeout percentage. His xERA is in the bottom 14th and his xBA is in the bottom 6th percentile.

Today's game will resume on Thursday after it was stopped with one out in the second inning.

According to FanGraphs, both team currently stand at 50% win probabilities in a scoreless tie.

Miranda will man third base in Arizona after Royce Lewis was named Wednesday's designated hitter, Trevor Larnach was positioned in left field, and Austin Martin was benched.

In a matchup versus right-hander Ryne Nelson, our models project Miranda to score 9.7 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,700.

Vazquez will take over the catching position on the road after Ryan Jeffers received the night off.

In a righty against righty matchup versus Ryne Nelson, our models project Vazquez to score 8.6 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,300.

Smith will move to the bench on Wednesday with Austin Barnes catching for right-hander Gavin Stone. Barnes will bat ninth versus right-hander Erick Fedde and the White Sox.

numberFire's models project Barnes for 6.6 FanDuel points on Wednesday. His salary is $2,100.

Barnes will catch for right-hander Gavin Stone on Wednesday and bat ninth versus right-hander Erick Fedde and the White Sox. Will Smith moves to the bench.

numberFire's models project Barnes for 6.6 FanDuel points on Wednesday. His salary is $2,100.