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  • PIT Right Fielder #41
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    The Pirates are non-tendering Bryan De La Cruz and Connor Joe, according to MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf.
    Both of these are kind of surprising. Especially so with Joe, since the Pirates always seemed to be big fans of his. De La Cruz struggled after being acquired from Miami and is held back by his lack of defensive value, but as a first-time arbitration-eligible player, he wasn’t going to make a ton of money.
  • COL 3rd Baseman #23
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    Kris Bryant (back) told reporters his back still isn’t responding well when he attempts to run.
    Bryant told reporters he’ll consult with doctors this week to explore experimental treatment options in an effort to avoid back surgery, which would likely be career-ending. The 33-year-old former NL MVP has been out since early April dealing with lumbar degenerative disease, a chronic condition that will require constant management for the rest of his playing career. At this point, it’s fair to wonder if he’s ever going to play again. We’re hoping that isn’t the case, but he’s not making any sort of progress towards returning this season.
    Hold Muncy if placed on injured list
    Eric Samulski advises fantasy managers to "hold" Max Muncy if placed on the injured list, who has produced in a big way since the beginning of May, and discusses the outlook for Dodgers' call-up Esteury Ruiz.
  • COL Center Fielder #2
    Tyler Freeman is absent from the lineup for Sunday’s game against the White Sox with right hamstring soreness.
    There’s zero incentive for the Rockies to push things with just a handful of games left before the All-Star break. It’ll be rookie Yanquiel Fernández taking over in right field on Sunday in his place. Freeman has been one of the few bright spots of late in an otherwise dismal year for Colorado, emerging as a decent option for fantasy managers in deeper mixed leagues over the last few weeks, hitting .392 (38-for-97) with one homer and nine steals over his last 30 games. He’s presumably day-to-day heading into Monday’s series opener against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
  • ARI Relief Pitcher #40
    Diamondbacks recalled RHP Bryce Jarvis from Triple-A Reno.
    Jarvis returns to the big leagues with veteran reliever Ryan Thompson hitting the injured list with a shoulder strain. The 27-year-old compiled a bloated 6.10 ERA across 10 1/3 innings (seven appearances) earlier this season for Arizona. He’ll operate in middle relief out of the Diamondbacks bullpen.
  • ARI Relief Pitcher #81
    Diamondbacks placed RHP Ryan Thompson on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to July 5, with a right shoulder strain.
    No word yet on how much time Thompson figures to miss. The 33-year-old veteran reliever has been one of Arizona’s key relief cogs this season with a serviceable 4.45 ERA across 32 1/3 innings (36 appearances). He made a career-high 67 appearances last year for the Diamondbacks. There should be an update on his status at some point in the coming days.
  • KC 3rd Baseman #11
    Maikel Garcia is not in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Diamondbacks.
    It’s a rare off day for Garcia, who hasn’t sat out since June 3. The 25-year-old could probably use a break after going 6-for-28 with zero homers and zero thefts over his last seven games. He’s connected for only three homers and picked up only 18 steals over his past 30 contests. It’ll be Nick Loftin filling in at the hot corner on Sunday afternoon in his place.
  • TB 3rd Baseman #77
    José Caballero has been scratched from the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Twins.
    No word on the reason for the swap, but it’ll be Taylor Walls taking over at shortstop on Sunday afternoon in his place.
  • COL Catcher #15
    Hunter Goodman is not in the lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the White Sox.
    Goodman has gone 3-for-17 with two round-trippers in four contests since returning earlier this week from a four-game absence due to a hamstring issue. It’ll be veteran Austin Nola behind the plate on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field.
  • COL Center Fielder #9
    Brenton Doyle remains out of the lineup on Sunday for the third consecutive game.
    Doyle will sit out for the fourth time in the last five games as Colorado attempts to give him an extended mental break in an effort to let him clear his head and work on adjustments. The 27-year-old was one of last year’s biggest fantasy breakthrough’s, but he’s struggled this season to re-discover that form at the plate.
  • PIT Relief Pitcher #49
    Piratws re-signed RHP Yohan Ramírez to a minor league contract.
    Ramírez returns to the fold with Pittsburgh as extra organizational relief depth after opting out of his minor league deal with the club earlier this week to explore opportunities elsewhere. The 30-year-old righty has pitched well this season at the Triple-A level and could factor into the Pirates’ relief mix in the second half.
  • MIL 1st Baseman #12
    Rhys Hoskins (thumb) is not in the lineup for Sunday’s contest against the Marlins.
    Hoskins will get a breather, as expected, during Sunday’s game with Jake Bauers handling the cold corner. The 32-year-old first baseman left Saturday’s game against the Marlins with left thumb discomfort and could wind up getting a few additional days off this coming week. He’s officially day-to-day for the moment.