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A. Kirilloff - LF

MIN

Dan Hayes of The Athletic believes that Alex Kirilloff will make the Twins Opening Day roster will a strong showing during Spring Training.

Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said recently that his main goal is to bring forward the best team that he can -- regardless of service time considerations. That means the 23-year-old top prospect -- who has never played a regular season game above Double-A -- could wind up as the club's everyday left fielder in 2021. The Twins were confident enough in Kirilloff's readiness, that they opted to non-tender Eddie Rosario over the winter, so expect to see him spend the majority of his time in Minneapolis during the 2021 campaign.

Added Feb 26 7:57 pm (EST)

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K. Hiura - 1B

MIL

Making the start at second base, Keston Hiura went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a stolen base Monday against the Cubs.

Hiura also struck out and grounded into a double play, but we'll take it. The 24-year-old began the season in a brutal slump, but he's now hit safely in each of his last three games. The swing-and-miss in his game remains a concern, but it's nice to see him starting to contribute. Daniel Vogelbach made the start at first base on Monday and we could see more of Hiura at second base with Kolten Wong on the injured list.

Added 9:05 am (EST)

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J. Lowrie - 3B

OAK

Jed Lowrie drove in three runs while going 2-for-4 with a double on Monday in a win over the Diamondbacks.

There have been several feel-good stories in baseball to begin the year, and Lowrie is one of them. The the 36-year-old -- 37 on Saturday -- picked up his first RBI on fielder's choice, but the big blow was a two-run double off Madison Bumgarner that extended Oakland's lead to 3-0 in the third inning. With that double, a walk and a base hit later in the contest, Lowrie is now slashing .316/.395/.474 to begin his 2021 comeback tour. You'll always have to cognizant of injuries, but he's certainly passing the eye test to begin the campaign.

Added 1:14 am (EST)

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M. Chapman - 3B

OAK

Matt Chapman went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI on Monday in a win over the Diamondbacks.

Chapman swatted a solo homer off of an ineffective Madison Bumgarner for his second homer of the year. The 27-year-old singled in an insurance run in the eighth inning. It's been a slow start for Chapman, but he's too good of a player to keep hitting .179/.267/.333 for too much longer. Fantasy managers should remain patient, even with so many quality third base options right now.

Added 1:14 am (EST)

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R. Laureano - CF

OAK

Ramón Laureano stole two more bases while going 2-for-4 with two runs scored on Monday in a 9-5 win over the Athletics.

Laureano's two steals now give him seven on the season. That's an impressive number when you consider that the season isn't even to the middle of April. It's also a bit of a surprise -- a welcome one -- considering that he stole a total of 22 bases in his previous 225 contests with the Athletics. You can't count on this type of theft production all year, but Laureano is a good athlete who clearly wants to run in 2021. He's also slashing .323/.400/.548, which feels like burying the lede.

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M. Bumgarner - SP

ARI

Madison Bumgarner was charged with six runs in 4 2/3 innings on Monday in a loss to the Athletics.

It's another disappointing start for Bumgarner, and unfortunately, this is becoming more and more common. The left-hander allowed seven hits in the contest, and he also added self-inflicted damage with three free passes. The former Giants' ace has just not looked like a semblance of the pitcher that once was among the best in baseball, and he's sporting an ugly 11.20 ERA after another ugly outing. Bumgarner is not a recommended streamer for Sunday's start against the Nationals.

Added 1:14 am (EST)

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C. Bassitt - SP

OAK

Chris Bassitt overcame five walks to allow just two runs on Monday in a win over the Diamondbacks.

Bassitt did not have his best command, and a 58-of-93 ratio of pitches landed for strikes may not tell the whole story. Still, the 32-year-old right-hander was able to keep the Diamondbacks from taking advantage -- for the most part -- and he was able to strike out four while allowing just two hits. Bassitt has not been great to begin the year and still owns a 4.96 ERA over his three starts, but this was his best effort of the year even with the free passes. He'll try and build on this on Sunday when he faces the Tigers.

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J. Votto - 1B

CIN

Joey Votto hit a solo homer on Monday in a win over the Giants.

Votto's solo shot off of Jarlin Garcia gave the Reds a 3-0 lead, and it also is the first homer of the season for the former MVP. The 37-year-old is slashing .174/.209/.244, and while you have to remember his season got off to a late start because of COVID-19, it's going to be tough to trust him as a fantasy option in 2021.

Added 12:29 am (EST)

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M. Olson - 1B

OAK

Matt Olson is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his left thumb came back negative.

Olson stayed in the game initially after being plunked in the seventh inning Monday versus the Diamondbacks, but he was eventually taken out in the eighth. The first baseman has managed to avoid a serious injury, though.

Added 12:29 am (EST)

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J. Winker - LF

CIN

Jesse Winker went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer on Monday in a win over the Giants.

Winker gave the Reds a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer in the third off of Aaron Sanchez, and that was all of the offense that the Reds would need in a 3-0 victory. It was all the offense they would get as well until a Joey Votto solo shot in the sixth. The 27-year-old has gotten off to a sensational start -- again -- and that homer along with a single see his slash at .500/.529/.813. It goes without saying that this isn't sustainable, but Winker has offensive upside, and this very well could be the breakout season fantasy managers have been waiting for. Yes, you can still say that even when there's 152 games left to be played.

Added 12:25 am (EST)

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T. Antone - RP

CIN

TeJay Antone fired 3 2/3 scoreless innings with five strikeouts on Monday in a relief appearance against the Giants.

Antone came in to relieve an effective Wade Miley in the sixth, and he was just as good; if not better. The right-hander allowed no hits over those 3 2/3 innings, and he issued just a walk and hit-by-pitch. Antone has starter's stuff, but he's going to be very effective pitching in this kind of role as well. Unfortunately it doesn't offer nearly as much fantasy appeal, but if/when Antone is added to the Cincinnati rotation, he's going to be worth a roster add in a hurry.

Added 12:25 am (EST)

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L. Sims - RP

CIN

Lucas Sims got a one-out save on Monday against the Giants.

The one out was a strikeout, as Sims came in with a 3-0 lead and a runner on first to get Evan Longoria swinging and pick up his first save of the season. The former first-round pick has electric stuff and was a big part of the Reds' bullpen in 2020 -- and is likely to be again in 2021 -- but is a tough fantasy recommendation because there are no guarantees for more saves.

Added 12:25 am (EST)

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A. Sanchez - SP

Aaron Sanchez allowed two runs in five innings while taking a loss on Monday against the Reds.

Sanchez was going to have to be at his very best on Monday to match Wide Miley and TeJay Antone. He was not, but it wasn't a bad outing for the 28-year-old. On the contrary, as he allowed just three hits, and went unblemished in terms of run prevention outside of a two-run homer allowed to Jesse Winker. This follows a five-inning, one-run start against the Padres on Tuesday, so San Francisco has to be pleased with what they've seen from Sanchez so far. Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye out, and he's back on the bump on Sunday against the Marlins.

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K. Hiura - 1B

MIL

Making the start at second base, Keston Hiura went 1-for-3 with an RBI single and a stolen base Monday against the Cubs.

Added 9:05 am (EST)

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J. Lowrie - 3B

OAK

Jed Lowrie drove in three runs while going 2-for-4 with a double on Monday in a win over the Diamondbacks.

Added 1:14 am (EST)

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M. Chapman - 3B

OAK

Matt Chapman went 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI on Monday in a win over the Diamondbacks.

Added 1:14 am (EST)

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R. Laureano - CF

OAK

Ramón Laureano stole two more bases while going 2-for-4 with two runs scored on Monday in a 9-5 win over the Athletics.

Added 1:14 am (EST)

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M. Bumgarner - SP

ARI

Madison Bumgarner was charged with six runs in 4 2/3 innings on Monday in a loss to the Athletics.

Added 1:14 am (EST)

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C. Bassitt - SP

OAK

Chris Bassitt overcame five walks to allow just two runs on Monday in a win over the Diamondbacks.

Added 1:14 am (EST)

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J. Votto - 1B

CIN

Joey Votto hit a solo homer on Monday in a win over the Giants.

Added 12:29 am (EST)

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M. Olson - 1B

OAK

Matt Olson is considered day-to-day after X-rays on his left thumb came back negative.

Added 12:29 am (EST)

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