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The 26-year-old announced his retirement from baseball on his Twitter account Monday morning, saying, “After nine seasons in professional baseball, I’m announcing my decision to step away from the game today...In my nine professional seasons, I’ve encountered numerous injuries, which led me to search for new ways to overcome the pain. These challenges have taken a toll on me mentally and physically; over time, I’ve realized that my passion for playing the game has shifted. Baseball demands an ‘all-in’ approach, something I’ve brought to every season. However, I can no longer give it the total commitment it requires.” A one-time top prospect, Kirilloff struggled through injuries and finished his career hitting .248 (198-for-799) with 40 doubles, five triples, 27 home runs, 116 RBI, 62 walks, two stolen bases, 92 runs scored, and a .721 OPS in 249 career games across four seasons.

He’ll go about three innings, give or take. Assuming no setbacks, we should expect to see Yesavage activated off the injured list in mid- or late-April. He remains a high-upside hold in fantasy leagues for the time being.

This is the third time Lee has been out of the lineup in seven games. The 25-year-old is hitting just .154/.214/.154 in 14 early-season plate appearances. Tristan Gray is drawing the start at shortstop. Given that Lee is batting ninth even when he is playing, it feels like fantasy managers can’t even trust Lee as an AL-only league accumulator at this point.

Instead of opposing Anthony Kay on Saturday, he’ll square off with Davis Martin on Sunday. Either way, Lauer’s probably worth a stream in 14-team leagues against a 1-5 White Sox team that has been held to two runs or less in four of their first six games of the year.

He slides right into the third spot of the lineup in Colorado’s home opener against the Phillies. Moniak is (obviously) not a must-roster, but a fine streamer in the friendly confines of Coors Field. He hit .303/.348/.598 in 253 plate appearances at home last season.

It’s the second time in three games that Mayo has sat, both against right-handed starters. Mayo is off to a .118/.250/.176 start in 20 plate appearances. Jeremiah Jackson is handling second base while Blaze Alexander shifts over to the hot corner.

DeLauter gave Guardians fans and fantasy managers a scare when he had to leave the game on Tuesday after fouling a ball off his foot. He missed one game but is now back in the lineup.

The Pirates needed a spot on the 40-man roster to call up top prospect Konnor Griffin, so Valdez was let go. He will likely clear waivers and has the opportunity to remain in the Pirates organization.

This move was reported yesterday, but is now official. Griffin, the top prospect in baseball, will bat seventh and play shortstop in his major league debut in the Pirates’ home opener on Friday against the Orioles. He is worth adding in any fantasy leagues where he is still on the waiver wire

Rodón is on the injured list while recovering from off-season surgery to remove bone spurs from his elbow. He felt some tightness in his hamstring recently, which has delayed his throwing progression, but if all goes well in his bullpen session on Saturday, then he could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next week.

Bigge is the final piece remaining in Tampa Bay from the Isaac Paredes trade from a few years ago. He will get a shot to hold down a job in the bullpen with Garrett Cleavinger (hamstring) headed to the IL.