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  • ATL Starting Pitcher #54
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    Braves reinstated LHP Max Fried off the 15-day injured list.
    Fried missed just a smidgen over the minimum 15 days after going down July 18 with left forearm neuritis. The southpaw is back and will get the ball for Sunday’s series finale against the Marlins. Fried has been excellent in 2024, and should be activated for Sunday’s contest.
  • COL Center Fielder #22
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    Mickey Moniak went 2-for-5 with a home run in a win over the Cardinals on Wednesday.
    Moniak launched a sixth-inning pitch off Michael McGreevy 413 feet at 107.1 mph off the bat. The former first overall pick had been off to a slow start to August, so this was a nice effort. He’s now hitting .264/.306/.521 on the season with 18 home runs and 46 RBI, and has emerged as a deep league fantasy option in his new home in Colorado.
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  • STL Right Fielder #41
    Alec Burleson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to the Rockies on Wednesday.
    Burleson’s 15th home run of the season was a 410-foot shot that left the bat at 106.2 mph. The 26-year-old has settled into an everyday role, starting against all five of the last left-handed pitchers that the Cardinals have faced, including today. The job security is warranted, and Burleson needs to be rostered in more leagues than he currently is.
  • COL 3rd Baseman #12
    Kyle Karros went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, and a run scored in a comeback win over the Cardinals on Wednesday.
    It was a nice game for the rookie, who continues to show tremendous plate discipline and the ability to make consistent contact. He worked a crucial walk to lead off the ninth inning and took some really tough pitches against closer JoJo Romero before Hunter Goodman crushed a go-ahead two-run home run. Karros is emerging as a solid corner infield option in deeper formats.
  • COL Starting Pitcher #26
    Austin Gomber allowed five runs on nine hits in five innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals on Wednesday.
    Gomber struck out two and walked one, but allowed two home runs that accounted for three of the runs against him. The left-hander posted just an eight percent walk rate and 26 percent CSW and is not an option in fantasy leagues.
  • STL Starting Pitcher #36
    Michael McGreevy allowed three runs on seven hits in six innings in a no-decision against the Rockies on Wednesday.
    McGreevy struck out two and didn’t walk a batter while throwing 48 of his 74 pitches for strikes. He allowed only one extra base hit, a home run to Mickey Moniak, but he posted just a 14 percent whiff rate and 24 percent CSW is a relatively underwhelming start. McGreevy simply doesn’t miss enough bats to provide a ceiling that would entice fantasy managers. He could be considered a high-floor streamer next week against the Marlins, but it’s a bit of a risk.
  • STL Relief Pitcher #59
    JoJo Romero allowed two runs on two hits in one inning while blowing a save against the Rockies on Wednesday.
    Romero issued a leadoff walk in a good at-bat by rookie Kyle Karros. He then struck out pinch-hitter Brenton Doyle before another pinch-hitter, Hunter Goodman, crushed a go-ahead home run to center field. Romero wound up striking out three in the inning, but the damage was done. He’s opened up a chance for Riley O’Brien, who threw a scoreless eighth innings, to get more save chances.
  • MIL Starting Pitcher #53
    Brandon Woodruff threw four shutout innings in a no-decision against the Pirates on Wednesday.
    Woodruff struck out four and walked two while throwing 65 of his 40 pitches for strikes. The Brewers had a 6-0 lead when Woodruff was removed from the game, so perhaps they were just being cautious with him, given how much time he’s missed over the last two years. It’s a situation to monitor.
  • DET Relief Pitcher #19
    Will Vest threw a scoreless ninth inning to secure a save in a 1-0 win over the White Sox on Wednesday.
    Kyle Finnegan got the eighth inning against the 5-6-7 hitters for the White Sox and allowed one baserunner, so Vest was tasked with getting the 9-1-2 hitters out and did so with no issue. He struck out one and didn’t allow a single baserunner in securing his 18th save. This feels like a pure committee, but both Vest and Finnegan should retain fantasy value.
  • DET Starting Pitcher #52
    Troy Melton threw five shutout innings while allowing just one hit and striking out six in a win over the White Sox on Wednesday.
    Melton threw 43 of his 56 pitches for strikes and could have gone deeper in the game if he hadn’t been used as a bulk reliever in his most recent outings. The 24-year-old posted a 23 percent whiff rate but a 34 percent CSW as he pounded the zone with both his four-seamer and sinker. Melton doesn’t yet have a spot in the Tigers’ rotation, but it might make sense for them to find a way to make that happen.
  • CWS Starting Pitcher #64
    Shane Smith threw five shutout innings while allowing two hits in a no-decision against the Tigers on Wednesday.
    Smith struck out five and walked three, and has looked good in his last two starts after struggling in his first off the IL. The 25-year-old posted a strong 34 percent whiff rate and 29 percent CSW with his changeup eating up Tigers hitters. The All-Star now has a 4.01 ERA on the season and lines up to start against the Braves next week, which could be a decent streaming option in deeper formats.