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Adalberto Mondesi - Homers in returnMondesi (hamstring) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Detroit.

ImpactThe shortstop missed two weeks with a hamstring strain. In limited time this year, Mondesi has three homers, six RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base. The speedster will likely take on an everyday role going forward if he can stay healthy, which will leave Nicky Lopez and Hanser Alberto as bench options.

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Salvador Perez - Smashes 17th homerPerez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Detroit.

ImpactThe 31-year-old gave Kansas City a 3-1 lead with his blast off Detroit starter Tarik Skubal in the third inning. Perez has homered seven times through 15 games in June. The catcher is up to 17 long balls, 45 RBI, 32 runs scored and a .287/.320/.533 slash line across 275 plate appearances. He's played in all 67 of Kansas City's games so far, either behind the dish or as the designated hitter.

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Carlos Hernández - Works in bulk reliefHernandez allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless innings in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to Detroit.

ImpactStarter Brady Singer left Wednesday's game with a shoulder injury after three innings, but Hernandez was able to deliver solid work in a bulk-relief outing. The 24-year-old hasn't been great at the major-league level in 2021, posting a 6.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB across 12 innings. He'll likely remain in a low-leverage role unless he can put together more successful outings like he did Wednesday.

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Greg Holland - Dealt loss WednesdayHolland (2-2) allowed three runs on two hits and a walk in just one-third of an inning, taking the loss versus Detroit on Wednesday.

ImpactThe right-hander allowed a game-tying two-run home run to Willi Castro in the seventh inning. Holland then allowed a single to Robbie Grossman, who scored on a Scott Barlow wild pitch. That run was enough to stick Holland with the loss. He had been effective in allowing just two runs in his previous 10 outings entering Wednesday. The veteran reliever has a 4.32 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 27:15 K:BB across 25 innings while adding three saves, three blown saves and four holds this year.

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Jonathan Schoop - Three hits in winSchoop went 3-for-5 in Wednesday's 6-5 win over Kansas City.

ImpactAll three of Schoop's hits were singles, but he wasn't able to get directly involved on any scoring plays. The infielder has racked up five multi-hit efforts through 14 games in June. He's slashing .272/.323/.453 with 11 home runs, 32 RBI and 28 runs scored through 266 plate appearances as a near-everyday option in the lineup.

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Willi Castro - Goes deep in winCastro went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-5 win over Kansas City.

ImpactThe 24-year-old has homered twice in Detroit's three-game sweep of Kansas City. Castro is up to six homers, 24 RBI, 25 runs scored and a pair of stolen bases through 217 plate appearances this year. He's sporting a .219/.282/.367 slash line, but he remains a consistent presence in the lower half of the lineup.

JUNE 17, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Michael Fulmer - Near disaster in save WednesdayFulmer allowed two runs on three hits and struck out one in one inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-5 win over Kansas City.

ImpactFulmer was fortunate to have a three-run lead to protect, as he gave up an RBI double to Whit Merrfield and an RBI single to Carlos Santana with two outs. The righty was able to strike out Salvador Perez to end the threat. Fulmer is now 5-for-6 in save chances with a 3.65 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 37:10 K:BB across 37 innings this year. Wednesday was just his second appearance since returning from a shoulder injury. Gregory Soto and Jose Cisnero remain in the mix for save chances, although the latter worked a perfect eighth inning for a hold in this contest.

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