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Allard pitched to a 5.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, and 23/8 K/BB ratio in 27 innings last year for the Phillies. He wasn’t much better in Triple-A with a 5.66 ERA in 90 2/3 innings. The left-hander figures to serve as organization depth for the Guardians.

With Miles Mikolas and Erick Fedde struggling in the MLB rotation, McGreevy could be pushing for another opportunity, so this was a poor time to have a really bad start. The right-hander gave up two home runs on the day, but still has a 3.21 ERA in 70 innings at Triple-A this season. He’ll get a shot at some point.

The 26-year-old is hitting .280/.382/.544 in 53 games at Triple-A this season with 12 home runs, 48 RBI, six steals, and a 63/28 K/BB ratio. With Tommy Pham’s name swirling in trade rumors, it’s possible that Suwinski gets another shot at the MLB level this summer.

With fellow designated hitter Starling Marte battling some knee soreness, Winker may come up quickly for the Mets to fill that spot. He has been on the IL since early May with the oblique strain and is hitting just .239/.321/.418 in 24 games for the Mets this season. He doesn’t need to be added in any fantasy leagues right now, even if he does get called up.

Grissom is now hitting .274/.350/.432 on the season in Triple-A with eight home runs, eight steals, 32 RBI, and 53 runs scored in 76 games. He hit .279 in June and has now started July by going 7-for-18 with one home run, three RBI, and a 4/2 K/BB ratio. He can play second base and first base, and may be a better use of an infield spot for the Red Sox right now than David Hamilton.

He’s now up to eight home runs and 36 RBI on the season in Triple-A and has gone 21-for-63 (.333) in 16 games since being sent back to the minors with four home runs, 12 RBI, and four steals. With a new general manager and coach soon to be installed in Washington, you have to wonder whether the 23-year-old will get another look in the big leagues soon.

With rumors swirling around the Guardians trading Carlos Santana in a seemingly lost season, Kayfus’ performance at Triple-A becomes more interesting. The 23-year-old is hitting .297/.382/.554 in 55 games at Triple-A with 11 home runs, 38 RBI, and 32 runs scored. He would be more of a batting average asset in fantasy leagues, but he has the power to hit 20 home runs and can also play the outfield, which could keep him in the lineup more regularly.

Garcia was up to 25 pitches in his last bullpen session, so his first rehab appearance may be two innings at most. After this start, he could move up to Double-A or Triple-A to continue his rehab with a return in early August looking more likely.

Executives who spoke to Stark suggest that the Red Sox don’t need to sell at the deadline as much as they need “to reconfigure the roster.” That means getting rid of some of the glut of players they have in the outfield. With Ceddanne Rafaela signed to a long-term deal and currently ranking inside the top 10 in WAR in the AL, he’s a lock to remain in Boston, as is top prospect Roman Anthony. Masataka Yoshida is set to come off the IL this week, but doesn’t have much trade value since he’s primarily a designated hitter, which means Duran and Wilyer Abreu remain the two names who could be traded. Abreu is younger and under team control for longer, plus he is coming off a Gold Glove season in right field, which makes Duran the most likely player to be dealt. If Duran is moved, his fantasy value could take a hit if he’s in a less hitter-friendly park or not leading off for his new team.

The Diamondbacks are not guaranteed to be sellers at the deadline, but they are currently two games under .500 and 11.5 games out of first place in the division. With Corbin Burnes, Justin Martinez, and A.J. Puk all out for the season, the team may not climb back into the playoff race enough by the time the deadline rolls around. In that case, Stark reports that many executives believe Naylor “could be the best bat traded this month.” Wherever he goes, he will remain a full-time starter, so Naylor’s fantasy value could only improve in a new park or with a deeper lineup.

Twins athletic trainer Nick Paparesta said that “things are progressing nicely” for López, who was placed on the IL with a Grade 2 Teres Major strain retroactive to June 4. The inflammation in his shoulder is now totally gone, but the Twins are being cautious not to rush him back. “We need to do the best thing we can for him for the long term and not just worry about the short term,” said Paparesta. “Strengthen him up and make sure his range of motion gets back to where we want it to be. Then look to get him into some throwing activity next week.”