Chicago Cubs vs. Minnesota Twins - News - May 14, 2023

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Matt Mervis - Heads to bench against leftyMervis is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

ImpactWith southpaw Framber Valdez on the bump for Houston in the series opener, the lefty-hitting Mervis will give way to Trey Mancini at first base. Since his call-up from Triple-A Iowa on May 5, Mervis has started in eight of the Cubs' subsequent 10 games while hitting .219 with a 41.2 percent strikeout rate.

MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: The Braves claimed right-hander Dereck... - The AthleticThe Braves claimed right-hander Dereck Rodríguez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett, opening a spot...

MAY 15, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM

Tucker Barnhart - Seeing scant work behind GomesBarnhart remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.

ImpactBarnhart had already been occupying the smaller side of a timeshare at catcher with Miguel Amaya early last week, but the former has seen his playing-time outlook become worse with the return of Yan Gomes (concussion) from the 7-day injured list. Even with Amaya now back in the minors, Barnhart has now sat out five times in the Cubs' last six games.

MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner - Goes through baserunning drillsHoerner (hamstring) went through baserunning drills at Minute Maid Park prior to the Cubs' game versus the Astros on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

ImpactHoerner went through other drills over the weekend, but the fact that he's already doing some baserunning less than a week after suffering a left hamstring strain is a good sign. He's eligible to return Friday and would seem to have a shot to be back by then.

MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Braves claim RHP Dereck Rodriguez off waiversThe Atlanta Braves claimed right-hander Dereck Rodriguez off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Monday and assigned him to Triple-A Gwinnet...

MAY 15, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Royce Lewis - Moving rehab up to Triple-ALewis (knee) has been moved up to Triple-A St. Paul to continue his rehab assignment, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

ImpactLewis went 2-for-6 with a double and a couple stolen bases in two games over the weekend with Double-A Wichita in his first official game action since last year's ACL tear. He'll now continue to ease back into things at St. Paul. The Twins figure to proceed slowly with Lewis given how much time he's missed, but they do now have a clear opening at third base following the demotion of Jose Miranda. Lewis made one start at third base and one at shortstop at Wichita.

MAY 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto, Casey Schmitt headline Ben Verlander's latest MLB team of the week

Ben Verlander's latest MLB team of the week includes Juan Soto, Casey Schmitt, Salvador Perez and others.

MAY 15, 2023

Juan Soto, Casey Schmitt headline Ben Verlander's latest MLB team of the week

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Juan Soto, Casey Schmitt headline Ben Verlander's latest MLB team of the week