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Wicks was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right oblique strain, which foreshadowed a lengthy absence. The Cubs are moving him to the 60-day injured list now to make room on the 40-man roster for Jesus Tinoco. Kyle Hendricks will continue to occupy Wicks’ spot in the Cubs’ rotation.

Profar’s home run was his 22nd of the season. He hit a solo shot off Casey Mize in the first inning. Profar continues to add to his career-highs in home runs and RBI this year. He’s hitting .278 with an .844 OPS and 82 RBI on the season.

Holton’s save was his seventh of the season. Jason Foley is the Tigers’ closer, but Holton will continue to get save opportunities in the right matchups. He’ll also start games as an opener. It’s a fluid role as Tigers manager AJ Hinch uses him as Swiss army knife. Holton is 5-1 with a 2.35 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 61 strikeouts in 80 1/3 innings.

Torkelson got off to a hot start following his return to the major, but all of a sudden he’s 6-for-30 (.200) with 16 strikeouts and two walks in his last nine games. It’s a small sample size, but when a player is sent down for two and a half months in the middle of the season, small samples are all we have left. Torkelson can still provide power, but he might be a drag on batting averages the rest of the way.

The home run was Meadows’ sixth of the season. He hit a grand slam off Robert Suarez in the ninth inning. Things were looking bleak for the Tigers down three runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Meadows came through in the clutch with a game-winning grand slam. He’s 31-for-103 (.301) with three home runs, five stolen bases and 12 RBI in 26 games since returning from injury.

Perez gave up five hits, walked one and struck out five. It was a great start for Perez, who was in line for the win before Robert Suarez blew the save in the ninth inning. Perez is 4-5 with a 4.46 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 96 strikeouts in 121 innings this year. The 33-year-old left-hander is set to face the Mariners on the road next week.

Mize gave up six hits, walked one and struck out two. In 18 starts this year, Mize has six quality starts and has struck out more than six batters only once. He’s far from an exciting fantasy option. Mize is 2-6 with a 4.30 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 90 innings this year. The 27-year-old right-hander is set to face the Rockies at home next week.

Yates’ save was his 27th of the season. He struck out three in a perfect ninth inning. Yates didn’t start the season with the closer’s job, but has been one of the better pickups of the fantasy season. He lowered his ERA to 1.34 on the year with the scoreless outing.

It was a much needed effort for Neto. He was hitting .182 with three home runs and six RBI in his previous 21 games. Neto’s hitting .257 with 20 home runs, 27 stolen bases, a .773 OPS and 67 RBI on the year.

Jung has at least two hits in five of his last seven games. He’s 33-for-125 (.264) with four home runs and eight RBI in 32 games since returning from a fractured wrist. It’s more or less a lost season for Jung, but he’s once again showing that he can swing it and a strong finish will only build confidence in the 26-year-old third baseman.

Garcia’s home run was his 22nd of the year. He hit a three-run shot off Jack Kochanowicz in the first inning. It’s been a rough year for Garcia. He’s hitting .222 with 72 RBI and 11 stolen bases. This is what the floor looks like for the 31-year-old outfielder, who will likely be a steal in drafts next year provided he bounces back.