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It’s a phenomenal streaming opportunity for fantasy managers as Holmes will face Miami’s floundering lineup after striking out eight and allowing just one run over five innings on Monday in a spot start against the Brewers. The 28-year-old former top pitching prospect has performed extremely well since finally getting a shot a couple weeks ago, posting a sparkling 2.54 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 29/5 K/BB ratio across 28 1/3 innings (11 appearances, one start). He’ll take the ball in place of an injured Reynaldo López, who remains day-to-day with a forearm tightness. It’ll be Max Fried (forearm) likely coming off the injured list to start Sunday’s series finale against Miami.

Schwarber’s home run was his 34th of the season. He hit a solo shot off Tyler Alexander in the sixth inning. Schwarber has six home runs in his last seven games. He’s hitting .250 with an .859 OPS and 94 RBI on the year.

Estevez’ win was his fourth on the year. His blown save was his fifth. Estevez allowed a game-tying home run to Brandon Lowe in the top of the ninth inning, but the Phillies walked it off in the bottom of the frame. Estevez has a 2.16 ERA and 16 in 16 2/3 innings since coming over to Philadelphia before the trade deadline.

Cantillo didn’t allow a hit until the seventh when Andrew Benintendi spoiled the fun. It was a dominant and impressive outing, even when you consider the “competition.” Cantillo was only up to give the Cleveland starters a day of rest, and he very nearly joined the history books while doing it.

Shuster was the “opener” but was able to work fairly deep despite giving up two runs in the first and another in the third. The 26-year-old did strike out five, but that’s of little help to anyone — we have to imagine there was someone, anyway — that streamed Shuster on Monday night.

Alexander gave up one hit, walked none and struck out one. He allowed a solo home run to Kyle Schwarber in the sixth inning, but that was it. Alexander is hard to recommend or even use in fantasy leagues. It’s difficult to predict when he’ll even pitch and if he’ll be used as a starter or a bulk reliever. He’s had some good games, but ultimately his stats aren’t good enough. Alexander is 6-4 with a 5.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 76 strikeouts in 93 1/3 innings this year. The 30-year-old left-hander is set to face the Guardians on the road this weekend if the Rays decide to use him again.

Sanchez gave up four hits, walked one and struck out four. He was in line for the victory before Brandon Lowe’s pinch hit home run that tied the game in the top of the ninth inning. Sanchez has allowed three runs or less in six of his last seven starts and has a a 3.25 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 44 1/3 innings in that time. He’s 10-9 with a 3.33 ERA and 1.24 WHIP with 135 strikeouts in 165 innings on the year. The 27-year-old left-hander is set to face the Mets at home this weekend.

The Pirates could have Bailey Falter go on normal rest, but they’re opting for a bullpen day, as they try to space out the starts of their young stars. Mlodzinski threw 12 pitches on Sunday and hasn’t thrown more than 2 1/3 innings in any outing this year, so this is a bullpen day for Pittsburgh.