Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, Fernando Tatís headline Ben Verlander's team of the week
Angels superstar Shoehi Ohtani headlines Ben Verlander's team of the week, which also includes a pair of stars from the Phillies, Braves and...JUNE 19, 2023
Nick Fortes - Resting MondayFortes is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.
ImpactFortes will take a seat after he reached base four times while catching both of the final two games of the Marlins' weekend series with the Nationals. Jacob Stallings will replace Fortes behind the dish.
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Jeimer Candelario - Returns to lineup MondayCandelario (thumb) is back in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Cardinals, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactCandelario suffered a bone bruise during Saturday's game against the Marlins and sat out Sunday with the injury, but it wound up being just a one-day absence. He'll play third base and bat third versus Jack Flaherty.
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MLB Power Rankings: Who is each team’s best rookie?
Rookies are making a major impact throughout baseball, with several of them being among their respective teams' top players. Who's been the...JUNE 19, 2023
Yuli Gurriel - Pilfers fourth bagGurriel went 2-for-5 with his fourth stolen base of the season in Sunday's win over the Nationals.
ImpactThe 39-year-old has alternated starts at first base with Garrett Cooper over the last week, although the latter also rotates in at DH when he isn't playing defense. Gurriel isn't exactly earning the extra opportunities, however, slashing just .222/.239/.333 through 12 games in June with zero homers and only two RBI. His value to the Marlins primarily comes from helping to keep Cooper rested and healthy, but that doesn't translate into fantasy utility.
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Steven Okert - Collects seventh holdOkert gave up a hit in a scoreless seventh inning to record his seventh hold of the season in Sunday's win over the Nationals.
ImpactThe veteran lefty continues to be stingy. Okert has been scored upon only three times in 22 appearances since the beginning of May, posting a 0.90 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 28:5 K:BB through 20 innings over that stretch. His outstanding numbers have earned him a more prominent role in the Miami bullpen, and over his last nine games he's picked up two wins and four holds. While he's no threat to A.J. Puk's closing job, Okert has emerged as a reliable setup arm alongside Dylan Floro and Tanner Scott.
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Jacob Amaya - RBI, steal in debutAmaya went 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a steal in Sunday's victory over the Nationals.
ImpactAmaya opened the scoring in his first major-league at-bat, driving in Nick Fortes with a fielder's choice in the second inning. The 24-year-old Amaya then added his first stolen base later in the frame. Amaya was solid in Triple-A this season, slashing .278/.346/.472 with nine homers, 35 RBI and a steal. He should see regular playing time at shortstop while Jean Segura (hamstring) is on the IL.
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