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Matt Barnes - Opening bullpen gameBarnes will be the first pitcher on the mound Saturday in what will likely be a bullpen game against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

ImpactThe Marlins had to scratch Bryan Hoeing for undisclosed reasons and will turn the ball over to a collection of relievers. Barnes will technically be making his first start since 2015, but it's unlikely he pitches more than an inning or two.

MAY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Bryan Hoeing - Scratched from startHoeing was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Cubs, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

ImpactThe Marlins have yet to announce a reason for the change of plans, but it's likely that Hoeing is dealing with some sort of injury or illness. Matt Barnes will be the first pitcher on the hill for Miami in what will presumably be a bullpen game.

MAY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Patrick Wisdom - Heads to benchWisdom will sit Saturday against the Marlins.

ImpactWisdom has earned a near-everyday role this season, starting 29 of the Cubs' first 33 games. With 11 homers and an .899 OPS, he should continue to feature regularly, though his 36.9 percent strikeout rate remains worryingly high. After striking out seven times across his last two games, he'll sit in favor of Nick Madrigal.

MAY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Michael Fulmer - Pitching better latelyFulmer worked around a hit to pitch a scoreless inning and record a hold in Friday's win over the Marlins.

ImpactFulmer worked the eighth in the eventual 4-1 victory for his third hold of the season, and he's been pitching better lately. Since allowing six earned runs combined in consecutive outings on April 20 and 23, the veteran has now logged four straight scoreless appearances. Fulmer now has a 6.08 ERA and should continue to see high-leverage work for the Cubs if he looks like this version.

MAY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nico Hoerner - Tallies two hits FridayHoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's win over the Marlins.

ImpactHoerner keeps rolling along for the Cubs, as he's now batting .309 and has scored 24 runs across 32 games as the team's primary leadoff hitter. The shortstop should continue to be a strong fantasy asset atop the lineup, and he's further boosted by his 11 stolen bases in 13 attempts.

MAY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has no hard feelings toward CubsContreras, who will be making his Wrigley return Monday, remains close with former Cubs teammates.

MAY 6, 2023•SUNTIMES.COM

Matt Mervis - Drives in run in debutMervis went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 4-1 win over the Marlins.

ImpactGetting the start at first base and batting seventh, Mervis didn't have an eye-popping big-league debut but did bring home Cody Bellinger with a single in the eighth inning for the game's final run. Mervis figures to hold down a regular spot in the lineup as the Cubs see what their top hitting prospect can do, but if the 25-year-old does stumble out of the game, Trey Mancini and Eric Hosmer remain available to cut into his workload -- at least for the moment.

MAY 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE