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Kelvin Gutierrez - Sent down ThursdayGutierrez was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

ImpactGutierrez had the chance to carve out a role recently with Maikel Franco (ankle) sidelined, but he's gone just 1-for-13 with two RBI, a run, a walk and six strikeouts across the last four games. Franco began a rehab assignment with the Orioles' Florida Complex League team Tuesday, but Pat Valaika and Domingo Leyba could see increased time at the hot corner if Franco isn't cleared to return Friday.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Ji-Man Choi - Takes seat ThursdayChoi isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

ImpactChoi had started each of the last three games and went 3-for-11 with an RBI, a walk and four strikeouts. Austin Meadows will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Mike Zunino - Not starting ThursdayZunino (hip) isn't starting Thursday's game against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

ImpactZunino will be out of the lineup for a third straight game as he continues to deal with left hip tightness. However, he appeared as a pinch hitter Wednesday and could be available off the bench once again. Francisco Mejia will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Yandy Díaz - Returns to lineupDiaz (neck) is starting Thursday's game against Cleveland, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

ImpactDiaz was out of the lineup for each of the last two games due to neck spasms, but he went 0-for-1 with a strikeout as a pinch hitter Wednesday. He'll start at first base and bat sixth in the series opener against Cleveland.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Brett Phillips - Rips three-bagger in winPhillips went 1-for-3 with a triple in a win over the Orioles on Wednesday.

ImpactPhillips made good use of one of his occasional starts, producing his second three-bagger of the campaign. The versatile veteran has quite the interesting fantasy profile, as his abysmal .198/.301/.335 slash line is partly offset by the fact he's laced 13 of his 33 hits for extra bases (seven doubles, two triples, four home runs) and also has 11 stolen bases in 14 attempts.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Francisco Mejía - Scores twice in winMejia went 2-for-4 with two runs in a win over the Orioles on Wednesday.

ImpactThe reserve backstop drew another start for Mike Zunino (hip) and once again came through at the plate. Mejia has now hit safely in four straight games (three starts), quickly pushing his average and OPS up by 20 and 62 points, respectively.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Joey Wendle - Laces RBI tripleWendle went 1-for-3 with an RBI triple in a win over the Orioles on Wednesday.

ImpactWendle now has two triples in three straight seasons, and Wednesday's three-bagger snapped a 1-1 tie in the second inning. The lefty-swinging 31-year-old has played in only nine July games due to matchup considerations, but he's reached safely in eight of them while lacing four of his 10 hits during that sample for extra bases.

JULY 22, 2021•ROTOWIRE