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Everything that happens in and around MLB has some additional context when viewed from a fantasy baseball<\/a> perspective. From lineup changes to minor league call-ups to injuries and so much more, the news cycle will constantly affect player values in fantasy baseball.<\/p>\n Our fantasy baseball buzz file, with contributions from our ESPN fantasy writers, aims to provide fantasy managers with the intel they need as news breaks around MLB.<\/p>\n Key links: <\/strong><\/em> RP depth chart<\/strong><\/a> | Player Rater<\/a> | Scoring leaders<\/a> <\/strong> Todd Zola: <\/strong>Today’s full slate consists of 15 evening affairs, with action commencing at 6:35 p.m. ET when the Baltimore Orioles<\/a> host the Seattle Mariners<\/a>. A few venues in midwestern cities could experience a little rain, with only the contest between the Detroit Tigers<\/a> at the Chicago White Sox<\/a> in jeopardy of any delay.<\/p>\n The Los Angeles Angels<\/a> will send Victor Mederos<\/a> to the hill tonight for their home tilt against the Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a>. Tyler Anderson<\/a> was originally slated to start but he was scratched due to back tightness. Earlier this season, Mederos pitched four innings for the Angels out of the bullpen, but he’s been serving as a starter for Triple-A Salt Lake, logging a 3.39 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP over 87 2\/3 innings. However, the 24-year-old right-hander recorded only 71 strikeouts while walking an overly generous 34 batters. He’ll be making this start on just three days of rest, so even if he’s effective, Mederos will need help from the bullpen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Josh Hader<\/a> was unavailable last night as he experienced left shoulder discomfort. The Houston Astros<\/a> still managed to outlast the Boston Red Sox<\/a>, winning 7-6 with Bennett Sousa<\/a> fanning Roman Anthony<\/a> with the tying run on second base to notch his fourth save. Hader’s availability for tonight’s contest is unclear.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Lars Nootbaar<\/a> left last night’s game after fouling a ball off his knee in the third inning. He initially stayed in but exited after a few innings. X-rays were negative so he’s considered to be day-to-day with a bruised knee. The club is scheduled to face Colorado Rockies<\/a> southpaw Kyle Freeland<\/a> tonight, so the Cardinals may opt to give the lefty swinging Nootbaar the evening off.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> announced that Shane McClanahan<\/a>‘s left arm was surgically repaired yesterday, ending his 2025 season without ever appearing in the majors. He had missed all of 2024 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, then had to deal with nerve irritation in his triceps earlier this year. The lefty is expected to be ready for 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Minnesota Twins<\/a> anticipate that Matt Wallner<\/a> will rejoin their lineup tonight after being on the paternity list since Saturday. The club got another boost from Byron Buxton<\/a>‘s return last night. Buxton hit a home run in his first game back from the IL, though the Twins still fell 6-2 to the New York Yankees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n After missing Sunday’s contest as a result of back stiffness, Bobby Witt Jr<\/a>. was back in the lineup last night, going 2-for-5 in the Kansas City Royals<\/a>‘ 7-4 win over the Washington Nationals<\/a>. Witt is the No. 8 overall player on the ESPN Player Rater<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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