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Mike Ford handling designated hitting duties for Mariners on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Mike Ford is batting eighth in Tuesday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

After Julio Rodriguez was scratched with a stomach illness, Ford will operate as Seattle's designated hitter and bat eighth while Cade Marlowe moves to center field.

Per Baseball Savant on 96 batted balls this season, Ford has recorded a 17.7% barrel rate and a .198 expected average.

Seattle's Julio Rodriguez (illness) scratched on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (illness) is not starting in Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox.

What It Means:

Rodriguez will sit out on Tuesday after the Mariners' star outfielder came down with a stomach illness.

Expect Cade Marlowe to fill in center field while Rodriguez is sidelined.

Rangers send Robbie Grossman to the bench on Tuesday night

Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman is not starting in Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means:

Grossman will rest on the road after Travis Jankowski was picked as Tuesday's left fielder.

Per Baseball Savant on 210 batted balls this season, Grossman has recorded a 6.7% barrel rate and a .220 expected average.

Source: MLB.com

Travis Jankowski hitting sixth in Rangers' Tuesday lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski is starting in Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

What It Means:

Jankowski will man left field after Robbie Grossman received a breather in Arizona.

In a matchup versus right-hander Zac Gallen, our models project Jankowski to score 9.4 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,500.

Source: MLB.com

Royals starting Matt Duffy at first base on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals infielder Matt Duffy is batting eighth in Tuesday's lineup versus the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Duffy will take over first base after Salvador Perez was shifted behind the plate and Freddy Fermin was rested.

numberFire's models project Duffy to score 6.8 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,100.

Source: MLB.com

Milwaukee's Sal Frelick (hamstring) scratched on Tuesday, Joey Wiemer to start in center field

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) is not starting in Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Joey Wiemer will take over center field and bat ninth after Frelick was held out after he experienced right hamstring soreness.

Per Baseball Savant on 233 batted balls this season, Wiemer has produced a 9.9% barrel rate and a .208 expected average.

Nelson Velazquez hitting sixth in Kansas City's Tuesday lineup

Kansas City Royals outfielder Nelson Velazquez is starting in Tuesday's contest against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Velazquez will operate left field after MJ Melendez was picked as Tuesday's designated hitter, Michael Massey was moved to second base, and Samad Taylor was benched.

numberFire's models project Velazquez to score 9.2 FanDuel points at the salary of $3,000.

Source: MLB.com

Kansas City's Freddy Fermin sitting on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin is not starting in Tuesday's game against the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Fermin will watch from the bench after Salvador Perez was moved to catcher and Matt Duffy was positioned at first base.

Per Baseball Savant on 146 batted balls this season, Fermin has recorded a 10.3% barrel rate and a .283 expected average.

Source: MLB.com

Nick Ahmed absent Tuesday for Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Nick Ahmed is not in the lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Jon Gray and the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Ahmed started the past two contests for Arizona. Geraldo Perdomo will replace Ahmed at shortstop on Tuesday and hit ninth.

numberFire’s models project Perdomo ($2,800) for 9.7 FanDuel points on Tuesday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Diamondbacks' implied total is 4.35 and the game total is 8.5. Gray has mostly been underwhelming this season, with a 4.24 xERA and 20.5% strikeout rate.

Source: MLB.com

Ketel Marte batting second for Diamondbacks Tuesday night

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte will start on second base and bat second on Tuesday against right-hander Jon Gray and the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Marte moved into the leadoff spot against a lefty in Monday's series opener and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run, and a walk. Corbin Carroll is back at the top of Arizona's order Tuesday. Buddy Kennedy, who hit second in the opener, is not in the lineup.

numberFire’s models project Marte ($3,400) for 11.2 FanDuel points on Tuesday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Diamondbacks' implied total is 4.35 and the game total is 8.5. Gray has mostly been underwhelming this season, with a 4.24 xERA and 20.5% strikeout rate.

Source: MLB.com

Angels starting Andrew Velazquez at shortstop on Tuesday night

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez is batting ninth in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Velazquez will field the shortstop position at home after Luis Rengfio was given the night off in Los Angeles.

numberFire's models project Velazquez to score 7.4 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,100.

Source: MLB.com

Evan Longoria idle Tuesday for Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Evan Longoria is not in the lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Jon Gray and the Texas Rangers.

What It Means:

Longoria started at designated hitter in Monday's series opener and went 1-for-3 in his first game back from the injured list. Lourdes Gurriel will be Arizona's DH on Tuesday and Tommy Pham will man left field. Corbin Carroll will return to right field and leadoff duty.

numberFire’s models project Gurriel ($3,000) for 9.3 FanDuel points on Tuesday. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Diamondbacks' implied total is 4.35 and the game total is 8.5. Gray has mostly been underwhelming this season, with a 4.24 xERA and 20.5% strikeout rate.

Source: MLB.com

Mike Trout (wrist) hitting second in Angels' Tuesday lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) is starting in Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Trout will make his return to the field after he was activated off the injured list and Jordyn Adams was optioned to Triple-A.

numberFire's models project Trout to score 12.3 FanDuel points against right-hander Graham Ashcraft.

Source: MLB.com

Brewers starting Brian Anderson at third base on Tuesday night

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Brian Anderson is batting ninth in Tuesday's lineup versus the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Anderson will operate third base after Andruw Monasterio was left on the bench.

In a righty against righty matchup versus Bailey Ober, our models project Anderson to score 6.3 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,500.

Source: MLB.com

Zach McKinstry added to Tigers lineup Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry has been added to the lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs due to feeling under the weather, per the team.

What It Means:

McKinstry will start on third base and bat ninth after Javier Baez was scratched due to feeling under the weather. The lefty batter has only made 38 plate appearances against same-sided pitching this season.

Per numberFire's MLB Heat Map, the Tigers' implied total is 4.37 and the game total is 9.0. Smyly has a mediocre 4.15 xERA and underwhelming 21.3% strikeout rate this season, but he's done a solid job limiting hard hits (33.8%).

Source: MLB.com

Milwaukee's Andruw Monasterio receives Tuesday off

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Andruw Monasterio is not starting in Tuesday's lineup against the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Monasterio will sit on the bench in Minnesota after Brian Anderson was picked as Tuesday's third baseman.

Per Baseball Savant on 136 batted balls this season, Monasterio has recorded a 5.1% barrel rate and a .252 expected average.

Source: MLB.com

Sal Frelick batting cleanup for Brewers on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick is starting in Tuesday's lineup versus the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Frelick will patrol center field after Tyrone Taylor was moved to right, Mark Canha was chosen as Milwaukee's designated hitter, and Rowdy Tellez was sent to the bench.

In a matchup against right-hander Bailey Ober, our models project Frelick to score 7.3 FanDuel points at the salary of $3,200.

Source: MLB.com

Javier Baez (under the weather) scratched Tuesday for Tigers

Detroit Tigers infielder Javier Baez has been scratched on Tuesday against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs due to feeling under the weather, per the team.

What It Means:

Baez was previously set to start at shortstop and hit seventh for the Tigers on Tuesday. Zack Short will now cover shortstop and Parker Meadows has been moved up to bat seventh. Zach McKinstry was added to the lineup to play third base and bat ninth.

Per numberFire's MLB Heat Map, the Tigers' implied total is 4.37 and the game total is 9.0. Smyly has a mediocre 4.15 xERA and underwhelming 21.3% strikeout rate this season, but he's done a solid job limiting hard hits (33.8%).

Reds starting Will Benson in right field on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is batting eighth in Tuesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels.

What It Means:

Benson will take over right field in Los Angeles after Stuart Fairchild was rested versus right-hander Lucas Giolito.

numberFire's models project Benson to score 8.2 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,800.

Source: MLB.com

Marlins starting Yuli Gurriel at first base on Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Yuli Gurriel is batting seventh in Tuesday's lineup versus the San Diego Padres.

What It Means:

Gurriel will take over first base after Josh Bell was picked as Miami's designated hitter, Jorge Soler was moved to right field, and Jesus Sanchez was rested.

In a righty against lefty matchup versus Blake Snell, our models project Gurriel to score 7.1 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,300.

Source: MLB.com

Miami's Avisail Garcia hitting fifth in Tuesday's lineup versus Padres

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia is starting in Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres.

What It Means:

Garcia will man left field after Bryan De La Cruz was given a breather in San Diego.

In a matchup versus left-hander Blake Snell, our models project Garcia to score 5.7 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,200.

Source: MLB.com

Brewers bench Rowdy Tellez on Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez is not starting in Tuesday's lineup versus the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Tellez will rest on the road after Mark Canha was named Milwaukee's designated hitter, Tyrone Taylor was moved to right field, and Sal Frelick was positioned in center.

Per Baseball Savant on 193 batted balls this season, Tellez has recorded a 8.3% barrel rate and a .232 expected average.

Source: MLB.com

Athletics' Lawrence Butler absent Tuesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler is not in the lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

Butler started in center field and hit eighth in Monday's series opener and went 2-for-4 while striking out twice. Esteury Ruiz will move to center field and the eight-hole on Tuesday. Aledmys Diaz will man left field and bat fifth while Nick Allen will start at shortstop and hit ninth.

Per numberFire's MLB Heat Map, the Athletics' implied total is 4.18 and the game total is 8.5. Zack Greinke is expected to be the primary pitcher for the Royals on Tuesday in his first game back from the IL. He is 1-12 this season, with a 5.53 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 15.8% strikeout rate (bottom 7th percentile of MLB).

Source: MLB.com

William Contreras hitting second in Milwaukee's Tuesday lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is starting in Tuesday's game versus the Minnesota Twins.

What It Means:

Contreras will catch in Minnesota after Victor Caratini was given the night off against right-hander Bailey Ober.

numberFire's models project Contreras to score 10.1 FanDuel points at the salary of $2,900.

Source: MLB.com

Jonah Bride batting leadoff Tuesday for Athletics

Oakland Athletics infielder Jonah Bride will start at designated hitter and bat leadoff on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals.

What It Means:

Bride is in the leadoff spot for just the second time this season. Brent Rooker will move to right field while Seth Brown grabs a seat and Esteury Ruiz will bat eighth after leading off last game.

Per numberFire's MLB Heat Map, the Athletics' implied total is 4.18 and the game total is 8.5. Zack Greinke is expected to be the primary pitcher for the Royals on Tuesday in his first game back from the IL. He is 1-12 this season, with a 5.53 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and 15.8% strikeout rate (bottom 7th percentile of MLB).

Source: MLB.com

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